If you've read lately you know that we are most of the way through our Nature Walk Series. So far we have discussed tools that can help keep kids engaged, finding shapes and letters, and how to get more from your walks. In this post I want to share ways that you can explore your senses while walking. The purpose of this series is to encourage you to not only take walks with your kids, but to also interact with nature and use it to learn many different things. My hope is that you will find … [Read more...]
Nature Walk Series: Incorporating Letters and Numbers
This time of year when the weather turns absolutely gorgeous overnight, all you want to do is be outside. How can you check off your to do list, cover all the concepts you want to cover, and still make sure to get in enough of that beautiful Spring Weather? Nature Walks. Nature walks are a perfect way to get outside, take in some fresh air, and still be learning. This is the third post in the Nature Walk Series. So far I have discusses tools you can add to help keep your kids entertained … [Read more...]
Binoculars, Shovels, and More: Nature Walk Series
You set out on an amazing adventure. A new park that you've been eyeing but just haven't had to chance to check out. The kids have all had a snack, and they all have on proper shoes. Everyone went potty before you left the house. Everything should be perfect. Should be perfect. Does this sound familiar? Five minutes in to your amazing adventure it all falls apart. Someone has to go potty and there isn't one in sight. Someone's shoe won't stay one. Someone is too hot or too cold. Does … [Read more...]
