Looking for a great present for any kid, regardless of age and gender? Give a gift that promotes fun, exploration and hands-on/minds-on learning instead of plain old consumerism. Create a Naturalist's Kit! This easy to make kit combines all the timeless tools needed to document adventures from butterfly catching to tide pooling. It integrates art, math and science in one neat package that doesn't need wrapping.
Contents:
- Waterproof pencil case - $0.99
- Sketch book - $3.99 (there was a coupon today at Fred Meyer's - buy 2 get 1 free)
- Color pencils - $1.99
- Large pink eraser - $0.39
- Net - $5.99
- Magnifying glass - $7.99
- Ruler - $2.99
Total: $24.33
A few of the educational concepts and skills promoted:
- Plein air drawing
- Observation
- Contour drawing
- Composition
- Shading
- Prediction
- Field research
- Record taking
- Color
- Spacial skills
- Scale
- Measurement
