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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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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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The Perfect Blend between Technology and Hands-on Learning for Kids
The power of hand-on learning is undeniable and is often lost as education has begun to rely more on technology. How to merge physical and digital learning has been a struggle of mine…
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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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Alphabet Wash: A Fun Summer Learning Activity
Summer days are approaching and parents are starting rushing outside. With warmer weather and everyone staying home, we need to get creative with our outdoor play. One thing that I have been doing…
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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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Snow Sensory Bin for Indoor Nature Play
Some days are just too cold, even for me. I don’t want to go outside and neither do my kids. On those days, it is possible to bring some nature play inside by…
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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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Christmas Craft for Preschoolers
I love crafting with my kids and always try to work some learning opportunities in. This year, my son is really into all things Christmas, especially the tree. He loved putting the ornaments…
