This week, I have been sharing an in-depth look at my outdoor-inspired resource, Nature School: Connect, Learn, and Play Outside. Nature School uses things like rocks, sticks, leaves, flowers, dirt, and sand to help teach your preschooler all sorts of skills through playing outside. Today, I’m going to share one of the Nature School activities…
Outdoor Activities for Preschoolers – Nature School
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,…
Nature Activities for Preschoolers | Stick Weaving
Being in nature is both beneficial and refreshing. There are countless wonderful advantages to spending time outdoors—fresh air, sunshine, and the opportunity to connect with and learn from the natural world. That’s why so many of my resources incorporate nature-based activities. Nature School is a fabulous outdoor-inspired resource you can get as part of my Everything…
Summer Camp Crafts Infused with Nature
I cannot wait for summer! The warmth of the sun, days immersed in nature, summer camp crafts, and creating magical memories for my little ones. This year, we’re going to use Summer Camp at Home as the backbone of our summer. With it, we read a short story before bedtime and enjoy a craft or…
Summer Camp Activities for Big Kids
Summer is such a special time for kids. It should be about making memories, playing outside, and exploring the world around us. Last week on the blog, I shared a deep dive into Summer Camp at Home Little Kids Edition and how some of my most cherished childhood memories revolved around the summers at home,…
Five Senses Activity: Making Pine Needle Tea!
Are you looking for fun things to do outside for the whole family? You have to try this five senses activity! This activity took me outside of my comfort zone—and it almost didn’t happen because of that. But… I am so happy it did! For this five senses activity, we explored the sense of taste—outside—with…
Learning with nature: A printable summer bucket list!
Summer will be here before you know it! The air is warm, and the snow is gone, which is officially waking me from my hibernation. It is time for this Mama bear to venture back outside. Every year I tell myself I will learn to love winter. And every year, I don’t. I don’t even…