Pulling this post up from the archives for you today friends, as it is my first day back in the classroom so I have been busily preparing! I will be teaching one day a cycle and otherwise home with my little ones – an incredible balance that I am so fortunate to have. I wanted…
5 Natural Language Development Activities for Toddlers
What is the most important thing for toddlers to learn? What is the one thing, above all others, that will benefit these wee ones most in their years ahead? Of course there are many opinions to these questions – but want to know what I think? I believe (very strongly. VERY strongly) that above all else,…
A Nifty Nature Belt
It has been a little while since I have last written about our nature walks, so I thought I would share one of our newest nature walk ideas. If you are a regular here you may know that we are moving in one week, so we are (partly) packed and trying hard to keep little…
Earth Day Nature Walk Ideas for Kids
Earth Day is on April 22nd, so what better time to get outdoors? Earth Day activities don’t need to be complicated. In fact, sometimes it is the simplest of activities that can be the most meaningful to little ones. Going on a nature walk is simple, full of fun and learning, and a great way…
A Brilliant Playdough Nature Walk with Kids
A nature walk was the perfect activity for my wee ones yesterday. It was a bit wet and drizzly, but in the forest it was lovely. We decided to add to our exploring by bringing playdough. I wasn’t exactly sure what we would do with it, but I knew we would think of something on…
Exploring the Sense of Sight (Series: The Five Senses)
Exploring the sense of sight is a wonderful activity to do during a nature walk. There is so much to see! Whether you are exploring in a forest, a neighbourhood, or in the city there is so much to focus wee ones sight on. This is part 2 of our series on Exploring the Five…
‘Just’ a Nature Walk
Yesterday Sammy and I met some friends and went for ‘just’ a nature walk. I did not have any learning activities planned. I did not bring a clipboard, magnifying glasses, or even a basket. We went for ‘just’ a nature walk. And oh the learning that took place! We met 3 other Mama’s with their…