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Category: NATURE SCHOOL
Seashell Crafts for Kids
Seashells are nature’s treasures, and they’re so much fun to use in crafts and projects. Today, Lea Reynolds, Florida mom of two, is here sharing three fun and easy seashell crafts for kids. Not only will hunting for seashells get your kids outside and on the beach for hours, but the colorful shells will help…
Raising Monarch Butterflies with Children
Monarch butterflies, with their beautiful vivid orange wings with wide black borders are considered by some to be the “king of butterflies” (hence the name). Monarch butterflies can be found across North America, but are facing issues due to their roosting sites being threatened by development and loss of the trees that create the unique…
How to Make 3 DIY Nature Crowns for Kids
Nature crowns are so much fun to make and even more fun to wear! Making a DIY nature crown is a great way to encourage kids to spend time outdoors, collecting nature items, and then inspire their creativity and get crafty! Flower crowns can be made with all kinds of natural materials, most of which…
Starting an Outdoor Herb Garden with Your Kids
No food tastes quite as amazing as food that you grow yourself in your own garden. Whether you’re growing a large garden plot full of vegetables or a couple of small containers of herbs, there’s something magical about growing your own food and herbs. And, of course, kids can help out and learn to appreciate…
Dissecting Daffodils and Tulips with Kids
Some of the first signs of spring are the colorful blossoms of tulips and daffodils. Without fail, those early pops of springtime color bring delight to our souls. As the tulips and daffodils bravely poke their leaves up through the soil, send out stems and buds, and then finally bloom, they remind us that winter will…
Plein Air Painting With Kids
As the weather warms up, we start looking for any excuse to take our everyday activities outside. We love having dinner outside, reading outside, and playing games outdoors. Taking art and crafts outside is another fun way to maximize your outdoor hours while doing something fun and productive. Today, Michelle Garret, California mom and founder…
100+ Spring Outdoor Activities for Kids
Spring is in the air! I’m so excited to officially welcome you to the season of green and growth! As the weather warms back up and the sun stays up later, it’s the perfect time to get those kids outside. After a long winter with bitterly cold temperatures and lots of time spent inside, we…
Easter Nature Crafts for Kids
Spring is officially here! And what a better way to enjoy the fresh air, sunshine, and warmer temperatures that spring brings than by getting outside and collecting some nature treasures! What you do with your nature treasures is up to you, but we have some fun ideas! Today, Hannah Martin, UK mom and co-host of…
Demystifying Outdoor Schools: The Next Big Thing in Early Childhood Education
Outdoor schools are gaining in popularity and sprouting up across the US and Canada. Now more than ever, parents realize the benefits and importance of their kids spending time outside, in the natural world, and learning through hands-on nature-based education. But, what exactly is an outdoor school, where do you find one, and what do…
Skipping Stones with Kids: How to Skip Rocks and the Science Behind It
Skipping stones is a super fun and easy outdoor activity for kids of all ages. It’s also a great way to begin teaching kids about physics and the science behind bouncing rocks on water! Today, Michelle Garrett, California mom and founder of Wonder Club Explorers is here with all the info you need to know…
Making Hiking Sticks with Kids
Are you looking for a fun and easy project that will make hiking more exciting for you and your kids? We’ve got the answer! Today, Lissy Perna, Cape Cod mom of 2 and hiking guru is here sharing her step-by-step tutorial on making hiking sticks with kids. This project is fun for kids of all…
Make Your Own Snow: 3 Simple DIY Snow Recipes for Kids
Are your kids fascinated by snow? Want a fun way to play with snow inside, without needing to wrestle your kids into their winter gear? We have a fun sensory project for you! Today, Texas homeschooling mom of two, Lauren Cain is here sharing three DIY snow recipes for making your own sensory winter bin.…
Holiday Candle Making with Kids
As December peaks, we’re getting closer and closer to the holidays. If you’re looking for a fun, easy to make, nature-inspired gift idea, we have a great one! Today, Creative Team member Tine Voeten, Belgian mom of two, shares one of her family’s favorite holiday traditions – candle making! She’ll walk us through the process…
20 DIY Nature-Inspired Holiday Ornaments for Kids
We love finding fun ways to incorporate nature into our home and decor. While it may be cold outside, now is a great time to get out into nature, collect some fun items, and get crafty! Today, Meghan Garriott, Illinois mom of three, is here with 20 nature-inspired holiday ornaments that you can make with…
Wilderness Survival Skills for Teens and Tweens
Getting kids outside to experience the wonders of nature isn’t limited to the early childhood years. In a world infused with technology and fast-paced demands, our teens and tweens need the great outdoors more than ever. However, by the time they’ve reached their teen years, our kids are often past the days of playing at…