In today’s digital age, it’s more important than ever to encourage kids to connect with nature. Spending time with your kids outdoors fosters a sense of wonder and curiosity about the world. Additionally, creating a backyard nature area is a wonderful way to inspire kids to engage with the natural environment right at home. In […]
Foster a Love of Nature in Your Kids
May 2, 2022 by
There are lots of fun and creative ways to get kids outdoors and foster a love of nature! An appreciation of nature is fundamental to encouraging kids to conserve and preserve our planet’s natural resources. If you’re looking for some fun ways to spend time outdoors together, we’ve got you covered! Here are five of […]
How to Make a Lei with Real Flowers
June 2, 2019 by
Making leis from real flowers may seem daunting at first, but those blooming flowers in your backyard may be the perfect way to bring a little “aloha” into your school day! One of the many joys of homeschooling is the freedom to travel. When we travel during the school year, we just take our studies […]
Outdoor Color Match Activity
May 15, 2019 by
This outdoor color match activity is a great way to introduce kids to different color hues and values while learning more about nature! The set up is super quick and easy, so you can enjoy the outdoors at a moment’s notice. I love how this outdoor color match activity encourages kids to observe slight variations […]
Nature Study Dos and Don’ts
November 25, 2018 by
A nature study does not have to be challenging or difficult. Read below for all the tips and tricks I use for designing a nature study in an authentic way with my sweet, spirited, and LOUD little boys! DON’T – Get Frustrated I had spent the morning preparing my boys, just turned 7 and almost […]
Nature Crafts and Activities for Fall
October 20, 2017 by
These nature crafts and activities for Fall are perfect for anytime you are looking for active outdoor play ideas this season! The best part is that they are made using common household items you probably already have on-hand. Since most of these crafts and activities are quick to make, you will have plenty of time […]
Learning About Wildlife – Free Lesson Plans and More!
November 20, 2015 by
This post is sponsored by our friends at WeAreTeachers.com and the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW). All opinions are my own. From the time my kids were very young, we would frequently go on nature hikes at local parks together to observe and learn more about wildlife. These outdoor walks were some of my […]
Fall Treasure Hunt Printable
October 7, 2015 by
Going on a Fall Treasure Hunt is a great way to enjoy quality time outdoors while observing the beauty of the season. A few years ago, I started to take my kids on these adventures and it has become a favorite family tradition ever since! Every year when the leaves start to change colors, we […]
Botanical Sun Catchers
August 6, 2015 by
These botanical sun catchers look beautiful when displayed in a sunny window! This was a super quick craft, and took about 10 minutes to complete from start to finish. It is the perfect craft if the kids are looking for a little something to do during these last few days of Summer vacation, or for […]
Tree Nature Study
April 12, 2015 by
This time of year is like magic. Trees are changing fast and every day there seems to be something new to learn about the process of being a tree. Below are a few easy activities to do with your kids and recommended books to explore how trees live and grow for a simple tree nature study! In […]
Butterfly life cycle lesson plans. (With free printable!)
March 24, 2015 by
For the littlest of learners, they will remember the lesson better if their whole bodies are involved in the learning. Read on to learn about our butterfly life cycle lesson plans for preschoolers! We decided to fully immerse our whole bodies into the butterfly life cycle, and it was a lot of fun. Earlier in the week I […]
Five Amazing Hikes to Take With Kids
July 5, 2014 by
These five amazing hikes to take with kids weren’t a conscious thing at first… it just started with a walk in the woods, which then turned into a weekly walk in the woods, which then turned into a hike with friends out beyond the confines of cellphone reception and into the world of “leave only footprints, take […]
Around the Web: Exploring Nature with Kids
July 7, 2013 by
This week we’ve shared a fun fossil finding activity at a creek and five tips for exploring nature with kids, but we don’t want the sharing to end there! We’ve gathered 10 inspiring posts from around the web that are sure to get your kids playing and learning outside. 1. Make a nature study kit […]
Exploring Nature with Books
June 12, 2013 by
The best part about summer for me is getting outside with my children! I love watching their eyes light up when they pop a wild berry into their mouths or find a snail along a forest trail. We spend hours and hours outside each day, sometimes doing more formal learning such as species identification and […]
