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Bubbles with Kids: Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know About Bubbles and More

In INFORMATION, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, SUMMER

Can you think of an activity that captures the attention of children of all ages? Or one that can be a fun energy-burning undertaking, a science experiment, a leisurely way to pass the time, and a neat sensory fun project? Give up? It’s playing with BUBBLES! Creative Team member, full-time traveling mama of two, Katie Fox, shares everything you will ever want to know about exploring bubbles with kids. Scroll down and get the very…

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Teaching Map Reading Skills to Kids: Toddlers thru Teens

In INFORMATION, LESSONS, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

Knowing how to read a map is an essential skill for kids and adults. Not only do you need to know how to find out where you are, but you need to be able to navigate safely to your destination. Now more than ever we’ve become heavily reliant on technology. Our phones and GPS devices are great (when they work), but you shouldn’t be fully dependent on devices when you’re out adventuring. Knowing how to…

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How to Cultivate Nature-Inspired Literacy in Children

In BEACH, BIKE, HIKE, LESSONS, NATURE SCHOOL, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, OUTDOOR SCHOOLS

These days, the adage “not all learning happens in the classroom” couldn’t be more true. The notion of a classroom has been redefined by the pandemic. Kids are learning from home and from school, on the road in RVs, and while at the beach. Learning can happen anywhere! Given the deconstructed school day that exists for many, why not use this opportunity to redefine the classroom a little more? Today, Creative Team member Michelle Garrett,…

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Outdoor Learning: Winter Words Scavenger Hunt

In NATURE SCHOOL, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, PRINTABLES, WINTER

Today, I’m thrilled to share a fun outdoor learning activity created by Tara Rondinelli of Little Pine Learners. Tara has been an early childhood educator (K thru 3rd grade) for over 10 years and is mom to two adorable boys. She believes learning should be hands-on, fun and outdoorsy, if possible! She has an amazing talent for coming up with new and fun ways to get kids learning outdoors and incorporating natural materials into the classroom…

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