The Calendar of Firsts is a record of natural history when it is first seen, such as the “first cardinal”, “first tadpole”, or “first fallen maple leaf”. Your record will show where and when you saw it, making it easier to know where and when you might see it again the following year. Each subsequent season, children will have something to look for when going out into the world –something they know about and something they can anticipate. Each year they can also add to their