I hope everyone’s been soaking up the sunshine and getting outside this summer! I’m sure you know this already, but it truly is one of my favourite things to do! Being outside and enjoying nature and all its wonderful treasures. If you’ve ever gone on a walk, hike, or even just stepped into the backyard…
Sun Science Experiments for Kids | 15 Fun Ideas!
Earlier this week, I shared with you how we made a Solar Updraft Tower. The kids had a great time building and observing their tower. Plus, the whole process was filled with lots of sun science learning, too! Today, I’m going to share with you more ways that you can learn about the sun, light,…
Discover the Complete Nature Unit Bundle
Did you know that simply spending time in nature can help your child develop important skills like problem-solving, decision-making, creativity, and even healthy living habits? It’s true—outdoor play encourages imaginative thinking, self-discovery, an understanding of cause and effect, and a deep connection to the natural world. There are so many incredible benefits to being outside—and if…
Valentine’s Day Activity | Celtic Heart Knot
I love Love and I love Valentine’s Day! It’s such a great time to show your admiration toward friends and family. Well, I guess we should do that all the time, BUT February 14th makes it that little bit extra special. And with any holiday, it is, of course, always a great time for crafting!…
10 Winter Solstice Crafts and Activities for Kids
The Winter Solstice marks the shortest day and the longest night of the year. It’s a great time to celebrate the changing of the seasons with fun and educational activities for your little ones! Winter solstice crafts and activities like nature journaling can help children appreciate the beauty and significance of this time of year. …
Winter Solstice Activity: Nature Ice Hangings
Earlier this week, I shared a bit about my Seasonal Living with Littles resource with you. In Seasonal Living, we learn about and celebrate each solstice and equinox, and enjoy seasonal crafts and activities. Today, I thought I would share a winter solstice activity with you. This activity is wonderful for children of all ages…
Nature Scavenger Hunt (with Printable!)
Who doesn’t love a good scavenger hunt? And a scavenger hunt in nature is even better! Today I am so excited to bring you some nature scavenger hunts for kids with a FREE Scavenger Hunt Printable (to make that fun and learning even easier). Scavenger hunts are such a wonderful tool for all sorts of…
Homemade Halloween Costumes for the Wild Child
Don’t you just love sweet homemade Halloween costumes? I was perusing Pinterest, as I have been known to do a time or two (hundred), and kept finding these adorable DIY costumes that I thought were perfect for this nature-loving Mama and her little free spirits. Since I know so many of you also fall into…
Preschool Scavenger Hunts: 5 Fun, No Prep Ideas!
One of my favorite activities to enjoy with preschoolers is a simple walk. Whether it’s a walk to the park, a walk around the neighborhood, or a walk on some nature trails, the fresh air lifts our spirits and presents so many learning opportunities. Especially when you have one of these no-prep preschool scavenger hunts…
43 Science Experiments to BLOW Your Kid’s Mind!
Science is really cool. There are so many amazing things in this world of ours. So many science experiments for kids that just make me stop and say, “whoa” … or “wow” … or “What the …!!” (depending, of course, on my company). Children, as we know, are naturally curious. They naturally want to learn…
