I must admit that a few of the suggested outdoor activities for kids were written long ago and still desperately need a tune-up. However, even those we update often need to be improved again, so please let us know if there is something you would like us to revisit or add to the queu...
Nature activities for kids Are you looking to experience nature and fun everyday adventures – together with your children? See more of Gothenburg’s beautiful surroundings? The journalist Karin Fingal and the adventure photographer Fredrik Schenholm have published the book “The Wild Gothenburg – ...
Collection of ideas all about bugs ~I is for Insect Sensory fun ~Mud Play Make a special gift for our feathered friends ~DIY Bird Feeders Explore the great outdoors, no need for a bin! ~Sensory Nature Play One of my kids favorite spring activities ~Flying a Kite This video cannot be pl...
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Why Outdoors Activities are Essential for Kids Technology does have a time and place, but we can’t overlook thebenefits nature providesthat children are missing during the hours they are plugged in daily. After all, a child might spend almost 2,200 hours each year swiping and tapping a digi...
I found agreat song about Pac NW plants, and I added to it to make a really memorable way for introducing preschoolers to 8 common plants – find it and related materialshere. We have a “plant of the month” curriculum and on this page, I’ll share the materials I’ve developed, so...
Related Products About the Author JEAN POTTERhas taught children of all ages and served as Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education for the United States. She is an award-winning author of books and educational materials for young children, including Science in Seconds for Kids, ...
When I was a child I was part ofBBOWT’s WATCH nature group in our area. We did lots of nature based activities: Went away for a weekend nature study trip elsewhere in the county Sunday morning walks around the nature reserve.
Phillipa Warden, author ofRupert’s SnowmanandEmma’s Sunflower, is the expert at creating calming, yet fun, nature crafts for kids inspired by children’s books about nature. She has been teaching craft activities for elementary school students for over 12 years. Phillipa has developed craft-...
The average child in the US spendsfive to eight hours a day in front of a screen, but they need to play outside daily for at least an hour to stay healthy. Encouraging your kids to join a spring hike or other nature-based activities is vital for their development, happiness, and growt...