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Indoor Nature Ideas for Kids – “What Nature Can Teach Us”
The cold months are here and we don’t last long outside. While I strive to inspire you to get outside every day, no matter the temperature, these months can be tough even for…
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Fall Play with Leaves : What Nature Can Teach Us
Fall leaves are magical for so many reasons. There is something about a big pile of leaves that is irresistible to kids. They can bring out the kid in adults and always spell…
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Sticks – What Nature Can Teach Us
What is your reaction when your child picks up a stick? Do you immediately fear injury? Many parents do. Playing with sticks is a natural childhood activity and, while there is a risk…
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Bug Hunt: What Nature Can Teach Us
We’re going on a bug hunt! Hunting for bugs is a great way to get kids outside to learn and observe nature. Bugs are misunderstood but are a crucial part of the ecosystem.…
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Composting with Kids: What Nature Can Teach Us
We can learn from nature in many ways but getting hands-on experience is irreplaceable. That is one of the reasons I was so excited to start composting with my kids. The amazing thing…
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Creek Play: What Nature Can Teach Us
When the weather warms up, kids naturally want to play outside more. This is the perfect time to go exploring and discover new things. Creeks are a great place for kids to play,…
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Clouds: What Nature Can Teach Us
If there is one aspect of nature that everyone can see and enjoy, no matter where you live, it is the clouds. It doesn’t matter if you live in the country or the…
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Kindness: What Nature Can Teach Us
Nature is cruel. True or False? This is my least favorite saying since it is so incredibly false and leads to a lot of misconceptions about the natural world. The fact is that…
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Playing in the Snow: Benefits and Ideas
There is something magical about the snow. It blankets the world in beauty and has this way of making you feel happy. There is something about snow that makes kids want to go…
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What Winter Can Teach Us
Outdoor play doesn’t have to stop in winter. Just because it’s cold out does not mean that you have to stay indoors. There are a lot of benefits to getting outside in winter,…