Here you’ll find all the fun ideas, tips, gear suggestions, and inspiration you need for outdoor family fun. Get both indoor and outdoor nature activity ideas. You’ll read about scavenger hunts, outdoor games, nature appreciation, backyard play, nature crafting, gardening with kids, books, nature study, and more.
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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Guest submission, written by Rebekah As a grandparent, you play an important role in the lives of your grandchildren. You’re there to lend an ear, offer advice, and share your wisdom with the younger generation. Of course, you’re there to be a friend, too – and there’s no better way to foster that sense of
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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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I have not met a kid who didn’t like to play in the dirt. Kids are naturally curious and the wild jungle of a flower bed or patio planter is like new undiscovered territory for them. You’ll want your kids’ first gardening experiences to be positive because their enthusiasm for future gardening endeavors will likely
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Do you or your littles enjoy collecting leaves? Do your children like to make their own Valentine’s Day cards? Here’s an easy Valentine’s Day nature craft card which will combine both activities! A love of leaves When we’re out walking in the fall, sometimes I just can’t help myself. On returning home, I’ll find my
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Summertime… the season of Popsicles, lazy mornings, road trips, and days at the pool. But, what do you do when that sweet summer bliss turns sour? If you’re on the hunt for something get your kid outdoors plus get them motivated and using their brains while school is out, then check out this summer reading
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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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Ice lanterns are a beautiful and easy winter celebration activity. Use them to decorate your porch as guest visit on Christmas eve or let them light the table for your Winter Solstice feast. So, get out your tubs, round up some of nature’s treasures, and take your littles outside to help you put together some
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