Take the kids outside for a shape walk

The sun is finally shining, and the ice is melting. It's a beautiful day to get outside.

But what to do, what to do?

Why not take the kids on a shape walk?

Challenge your tots, or your older children, to use their observational skills and see how many shapes they can find in nature. A diamond? A square? An oval?

(Pick up some items along the way to make a wearable nature bracelet.)

You can even turn it into a competition and see who can find the most. Maybe the winner gets a sticker or a special treat after dinner.

I went for a shape walk just outside the Dickinson County Nature Center in Kenue Park and was surprised at just how many shapes I could find.

(Also, download free Nature Bingo cards here.)

Can you beat me?

leaves in heart shape

A hoofprint looks like an oval.

The worm makes an S.

A sphere...yes, that's scat...

Something created a melted teardrop shape.

A trapezoid --- I think this is the winner. Who finds a trapezoid?

A triangle, using the ground as the bottom

That's seven shapes for me! Let me know how many you find in the comments below!

Find more fun activities on our blog, and then check out the scheduled programs we have for kids and adults alike at the nature center!