My Nature Notebook

"I love that my kids actually want to slow down and notice things!" —Sarah, mom of 3

What is My Nature Notebook?

Nature is the perfect classroom, and this printable journal is your guide.

Whether you're heading to the forest or just exploring the backyard, My Nature Notebook gives kids a playful, screen-free way to observe, draw, and wonder.

Designed for ages 5–12, it works beautifully for homeschool families, classroom teachers, after-school programs, summer camps, or spontaneous walks with your child. No prep required—just print, grab a pencil, and step outside.

"I was looking for activities for Earth Day and our Geology Unit for CKLA that allowed them to go outside—this was perfect and engaging!" —Carleen, 4th grade teacher

What’s Inside

23 black-and-white printable pages, including:

• “The View Above” + “The View Beneath” – practice perspective while drawing what’s overhead and underfoot
• Nature I Spy + Scavenger Hunts – sharpen attention and spark movement
• Design a Nature Person – get silly with leaves, sticks, and imagination
• Texture + Plant Rubbings – explore with touch and art
• Shadow Tracing, Leaf Symmetry, Nature Soup – mix observation with creative thinking
• Bug Hunt, Around Me Observations – fun for any setting, from backyard to playground to forest

Why You’ll Love It

✔️ No prep. Just print and go
✔️ Encourages observation, creativity, and mindfulness
✔️ Fun for one child or a whole group
✔️ Supports early science, writing, and art skills
✔️ Can be reused across seasons and years

What Moms and Teachers are Saying

“We used this for a nature-themed night at my church and the kids LOVED it.” —Chelsea

“This was the perfect end-of-school activity. Fun, unique, and easy to use!” —Mary, 1st grade teacher

“My students loved competing to find things on the trail. It was a hit!” —Trea, 6–12th grade teacher

Who Created This?

Howdy, I’m Katie Clemons, a mom of four and bestselling author of over 20 family journals used by more than 700,000 families.

Before all that, I spent many summers as a Girl Scout camp counselor in Montana—my favorite job ever! Those wild, joy-filled days taught me that some of the best learning happens when kids slow down, explore, and notice the world around them.

This printable brings that spirit home: one page, one walk, one wonder at a time.

You’ll Receive:

• One high-resolution 23-page PDF file
• Sized for 8.5" x 11" standard U.S. paper (also fits A4 beautifully)
• Instant digital download (nothing physical will be mailed)

Print now. Explore today—together.
Let this be the start of your child’s nature story.