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.
It’s winter! Snow and cold and ice and the possibilities of new and different play! Below you’ll find a list of all sorts of outdoor winter activities for toddlers and kids that you can set up right in your own backyard. Top 10 easy outdoor winter activities for toddlers: Read more below for additional ideas, […]
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Do you have any outdoor kids or adventuresome families on your shopping list this year? Or maybe, you’re an outdoor family and are looking for practical gifts to help get you and your kids outside. This guide full of outdoor gifts for kids is the perfect starting point for this year’s gift giving season! Below, you’ll
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The Summer Solstice is all about the sun, so really, being outside is a great way to celebrate, no matter what you’re doing! But if you’re looking for ways to specifically enjoy the longest day of the year and the joy of sunshine (if you’re in the northern hemisphere), here are a few Summer Solstice
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Here are the basic bean bag toss rules: Read on below for more details on game rules, scoring, making your own boards, and more! So what’s the name of that game where you throw bean bags into a hole? Cornhole! Or, you can also just call it bean bags. Either way, this is one of
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How do you teach creativity to kids? In this nature connections story Addie Broussard shares a few of her own tips and suggestions. For starters, she takes them outside. Read on to learn more about teaching creativity in the great outdoors. (This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. If you make a purchase through
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A major benefit of living in the city is that you have access to just about anything 24/7. You can order pizza, dash to a pharmacy or swing by the grocery store at almost any hour of any day. However, one thing the city lacks in abundance is evidence of nature. Considering this, how do
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The importance of teaching our children to love nature cannot be underestimated. It is our health, our happiness, and our future. ~ Ashley, of Look for Little Helpers Parenting is not an easy task. Aside from runny noses, misplaced teddies, and sibling squabbles we also have to help our children learn how to be citizens
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Want some fun and easy ways to get your family outside having fun? Have you ever done a scavenger hunt outside or a specific nature scavenger hunt? They’re incredibly versatile… you can use them for all ages, plus they’re a low-prep activity. Make sure to grab your nature scavenger hunt free printable below! The first
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Once that warm weather comes around, it’s time to break out the warm weather activities! Top of most kid lists is usually water-related activities, am I right? Break out the slip-n-slide, the water balloons, the water guns, the water table, and the kiddie pool! After a few days of splashing around in the kiddie pool,
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Camping with kids can be a lot of fun and camping with kids can also be chaotic, stressful, and exhausting. Cue the drum roll….. but backyard camping at home with kids, it’s the best of both! Easier, less stressful and still heaps of fun! If there is any apprehension from you or your family, this
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