A "Frame" of Mind

We had a wonderful outdoor adventure today, on this warm spring day! Each student went out with a paper frame, a clipboard, paper and a pencil.  They had to put their frame on the ground, and then investigate all the items that they could see inside the frame. Using a frame allowed them to really focus their attention on this small area of nature.  Once they had seen what was in the frame, they had to draw or write about the items.  Some saw small ants, a little caterpillar, leaves, grass, lichen and lots of seeds. It was such a wonderful way to be out exploring nature at it's best!