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Fun in the Forest

Learn about the forest and the animals that dwell there!

These lessons include:

  • Listening to a forest themed story
  • Creating a nature journal
  • Studying rocks and plants
  • Making a replica of an animal home

Lesson plans are modified with specific age-ranges in mind. One for Pre-K to grade 2 for adult-led instruction, and one for grades 3-5 designed for more independent learners. Although these lessons are intentionally constructed for specific grade ranges, parents and students are welcome to try out both each month.

The Missouri Learning Standards using the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) guidelines has been used to create lesson content. However, they are not intended to replace the educational curriculum provided through public, private, or at-home learning.

Please note that an active Christian County Library card will be necessary to access select activities. Need a library card? Contact us at youthservices@christiancountylibrary.org or call your local community branch.

Pre-K - Grade 2 Lesson  |  Grade 3 - 5 Lesson

Pre-K - Grade 2 Booklist

  • Hop, Bunny! : Explore The Forest
  • Hidden In The Trees
  • The Rock Cycle
  • A Year In The Forest
  • Curious Encounters : 1 To 13 Forest Friends
  • Squirrel's Family Tree
  • Forest Fun With Minecraft
  • Who Lives In The Forest?
  • In The Forest
  • The Temperate Forest : Discover This Wooded Biome

Grade 3 - 5 Booklist

  • Duct Tape Survival Gear
  • The Young Adventurer's Guide To (almost) Everything : Build A Fort, Camp Like A Champ, Poop In The Woods--45 Action-packed Outdoor Activities
  • Survive In The Woods
  • Surviving With Navigation & Signaling
  • How To Survive In The Wilderness
  • Field & Stream's Guide To Outdoor Survival
  • The Rock Cycle
  • The Magic & Mystery Of Trees
  • The Ultimate Unofficial Guide To Minecraft Strategies : Everything You Need To Know To Build, Explore, Attack, And Survive In The World Of Minecraft
  • Can You Hear The Trees Talking? : Discovering The Hidden Life Of The Forest