It is my hope that some of these indoor nature activities will spark an interest and curiosity that expands to the outside world.
Show them what the plant’s leaves are saying, explain how you know the plants need water, and teach them proper ways to water the plants.
Grow herbs and sprouts for cooking or if you’re adventurous, you could even try growing an indoor mushroom kit. Seeds from broccoli, spinach, lettuces, peas, and radishes can all be used as sprouts.
Maybe you have photographs from past adventures that you’ve been wanting to hang up or maybe you can enlist your kids to make some new paintings and drawings of their favorite outdoor spots.
When you’re hunting through the used store keep an eye out for local field guides, encyclopedia type books, and adventure reads.
The more that kids see and learn about the living world and outdoor activities, the more likely they’ll extend that interest when they are outdoors.