It’s time to get back in nature. Spending time in nature isn’t just refreshing—it’s essential. For both children and adults, the outdoors offers a world of benefits: fresh air, sunshine, movement, and endless opportunities for learning and discovery. Whether it’s exploring a forest trail, watching bugs in the backyard, or simply feeling the grass underfoot,…
Collecting Nature Treasures with Kids
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…
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…
Preschool Nature Crown Craft & Activity
Every year when I was growing up, my family would pack up the car and drive 16 hours to visit family in Canada. We always looked forward to these visits, which were accompanied by homemade treats, soccer games, and fabulous hat parties. Our hat parties included dressing up with my grandma and cousins in the most outrageous…
The 5 Senses Activities for Preschoolers
When children have a sparkle in their eye as they are discovering something, maybe not even for the first time, you know that you are doing something right! Providing opportunities for the 5 senses activities for preschoolers can help your child develop an awareness of their surroundings and self. Below are 5 things my kids and…
7 Stellar Sidewalk Chalk Games for Kids
I have been thinking so much lately about my desire to get back to that art of living simply. I want my little ones off of those screens (that seem to creep in out of nowhere) and outside truly enjoying their childhood! So I have been thinking of fun, classic activities to get those little…
Gorgeous and Inviting Outdoor Play Spaces
Spring is almost here — time to wake up from my hibernation and get these little cubs of mine outside! The warm sunshine never fails to make me want to spruce up our outdoor play spaces. We like to keep outdoor play, well, natural I suppose. So when I am planning outdoor play spaces for…