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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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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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Find your Favorite Nature Craft with Ela Wild
Nature learning doesn’t have to always be about being outside. At some point in the day, you need to come in and the perfect transition is a nature craft. It is a great…
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Earthworms: What Nature Can Teach Us
Earthworms are fascinating creatures for children. My son is always looking for earthworms and I’m always looking for ways we can learn from them. Everything in nature can teach us something, and earthworms…
