-Each lesson lasts about an hour, but be sure to allow time for set up and cleanup!
-Be relaxed around the kids- you can be both a friend and a teacher, as long as you can keep control of everyone.
-Brush up on your local ecology. Don’t be afraid to point out the names of different trees or animals when you’re outside with kids.
-Use what you've got! If you're running your program from someplace with a lot of snow, do a lesson plan involving the snow. If you're from someplace with a special ecosystem, such as a bog or a tall grass prairie, do a lesson plan about that ecosystem.
-Whenever you’re working with little kids, try to be on their level. Kneel or sit down to be less intimidating.
-Get your friends involved, especially if you think you need extra help- you can probably only handle up to 5 kids by yourself. But be sure to choose friends who are responsible and experienced enough with young kids to be helpful to you.
-Keep in mind that you aren’t teaching a high school science class- you don’t need to make the kids remember facts. The main goal of your lesson should be to let kids have fun appreciating nature!
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