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Leave No Trace Kindergarten Routines

Grade Level:
Lower Elementary: Pre-Kindergarten through Second Grade
Subject:
Literacy and Language Arts,Science,Social Studies

Overview

Leave No Trace is a framework to allow students to explore the outdoors safely and respectfully. It includes 7 principles that make it easy for kids to spend time outside in a mutually sustainable way. The following activities help students explore these concepts and become experts in Leave No Trace. 

 

Principle 1: Plan Ahead and Prepare


Materials: 
  • A group meeting space
  • Weather Cards (below)

Principle 2: Hike, Walk, and Camp on Durable Surfaces


Materials: 
  • Laminated Surface Cards
  • A group meeting space

Materials

Students choose a weather card and then discuss and decide what to wear and how best to prepare for that weather.

Download Principle 1: Plan Ahead and Prepare

Students use surface cards laid side by side to decide which "path" they should take.

Download Principle 2: Walk, Hike, and Camp on Durable Surfaces

Tags: leave no trace plan ahead durable surfaces outdoor classroom education

Last updated: December 28, 2022