{"id":61000000325,"date":"2022-11-01T21:32:59","date_gmt":"2022-11-01T21:32:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/oakbrook\/?p=61000000325"},"modified":"2022-11-02T21:35:03","modified_gmt":"2022-11-02T21:35:03","slug":"5-nature-facts-to-teach-your-preschooler","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/oakbrook\/2022\/11\/01\/5-nature-facts-to-teach-your-preschooler\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Nature Facts to Teach Your Preschooler"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-image wp-image--no-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-61000000326 \" src=\"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/oakbrook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2022\/11\/appreciating-nature-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"5 Nature Facts to Teach Your Preschooler at Kids 'R' Kids of Oakbrook, childcare, daycare, children\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/figure><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nature is around us, whether we take the time to notice it or not, so we might as well appreciate it and take advantage of all the wonderfulness it has to offer! There are so many ways to celebrate the beauty of nature with your child, but the easiest is to educate them about how the world changes. Below are five fun nature facts to teach your preschooler:<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Do Mountains Form?<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mountains are formed over time as the earth&#8217;s plates move and push up against each other. The pressure from the plates causes the rocks to break and form mountains.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Do Animals Adapt to Their Environments?<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Animals adapt to their environments in different ways. Some animals can change their fur to match the colors of their surroundings, while others can change their diets to eat what is most commonly available around them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Do Rivers Change Over Time?<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rivers change over time because the water in them is constantly moving. The water can wear away at the rocks and dirt along the riverbed, making the river deeper and wider over time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Do Plants Grow?<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plants grow from tiny seedlings into big plants by absorbing sunlight and water from the ground. The sunlight helps the plant to produce food for itself, and the water helps it to stay hydrated.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Does the Weather Affect the Environment?<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The weather can have a big impact on the environment. For example, if it rains a lot, the ground can become saturated and cause flooding. If there&#8217;s a dry season, the ground can lose water and crack apart.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Animals and plants play an intricate role in maintaining balance in the natural world. Just as humans have impacted the environment through their actions, so too does the environment respond to the activities of animals and plants. A greater understanding of how the natural world works can help humans to be more respectful and considerate of the delicate balance that exists.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you enjoyed this blog, please take a look at our school\u2019s<\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/oakbrook\/blog\/\"> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">blog page<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. There you will find blogs on a wide variety of topics that we believe will be beneficial to you and your family.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want to learn more about<\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/oakbrook\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Kids \u2018R\u2019 Kids Learning Academy of Oakbrook<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> located in Norcross, Georgia? Our mission is to provide secure, nurturing, and educational environments for children ages 6 weeks \u2013 12 years. 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