This is where you’ll read all about getting your kids out into the backyard for simple nature play and family fun. Take advantage of your nearby nature with the help of scavenger hunts, no-fuss play ideas, easy gardening with kids, and outdoor parenting tips.
Scavenger hunts are a great activity for kids. It’s lots of fun to race against each other, trying to find every item on the list. Plus they’re also a fun to do without a group or can give kids a bit of structure if they’re needing some direction or encouragement to get outside exploring. This […]
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When the weather turns nice, it’s always a joy to get outdoors, isn’t it? The kids need some open space to run off all that extra winter energy and we all need some vitamin D to perk up from the gray doldrums of cold weather. Maybe some large outdoor games and oversized lawn games to
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Hands up if you like smores! I like smores. My kids love smores! Really, you can’t go wrong with stuffing melted chocolate and gooey marshmallow into your mouth, right? Perhaps I’m getting a little too excited about all this. But, I have reason. For our family, smores are an eat-outside-only food, so that means we
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We hear it all the time “kids need less screen time, more outside time”. Intentions aside, in today’s world of social fears, urban living, and over-scheduled lives, it’s hard to get your kids outside. It’s hard to get ourselves outside! We don’t need more lectures on why kids need outdoor time. Instead we need practical
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Playing outside is a great way for kids to have fun and get exercise. And, while most kids love to play outside, let’s be honest, playing alone can be a bit boring for some kids. The problem is that kids don’t always have a sibling or play buddy nearby, and sometimes kids are just
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Maps provide awesome guidance for learning! Despite GPS, map reading and map skills are still super important skills for kids to learn. Plus, map skills for kids are something they will use their entire lives! Map Skills for Kids MapQuest was the beginning of the end, am I right? Mapping programs and now GPS made
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How to Make Nature-Filled Ice Ornaments You’ll find instructional photos and a video below. This craft is very simple and straight forward. Do you need extra motivation to get your kids outside when the temperature drops below freezing? Perhaps these ice ornaments will be just the thing to get you and your kids outside. These
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Looking for stuff to do in the backyard when you, or your kids, are bored? Check out this lengthy list of fun things to do outside in your backyard! Some are free, some are creative, some are silly and some take some planning and involvement. But, all of them are great things to do outside!
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Here are a few things to keep in mind to make sure you do have the most enjoyable (and safe) time you can when frozen lake skating! Is it safe to skate on a frozen lake? According to the Canadian Red Cross, ice should be at least 20 cm thick for group skating (that’s about
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As the holiday season approaches it can be all too easy to get caught up in all the party planning, present wrapping, and cookie decorating. So, here’s a printable December outdoor activity calendar that will help remind you and your family to get outside, to have fun as a family, and to bring some joy
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