Fun Friday activities are quick-and-simple ways to explore nature in your own backyard. THE IDEA: Ask your child to find 10 “cool” things in your backyard, front yard or around the neighborhood. What makes something “cool?” It’s up to your child, of course!OUR NOTES FROM THE FIELDThis idea comes straight from the mind of the 5 year old. I wanted to search for spider webs, which … [Read more...]
Fun Friday: Plant a Tree From Seed
Fun Friday activities are quick-and-simple ways to explore nature in your own backyard. THE IDEA: Plant a tree from seed This one came straight from the big explorer himself. While touring my step-mom’s “secret garden” (her name, not mine) just before our trip to Yosemite, the big explorer spotted this cool looking seedpod. He asked grandma what it was and she … [Read more...]
Fun Friday: Tree Bark Match Game
Fun Friday activities are quick-and-simple ways to explore nature in your own backyard. THE IDEAMatch pieces of bark fallen from trees on our block with the trees they came from.This activity comes from the playful mind of our family’s biggest explorer, the hubby. He and the explorers spent one evening collecting bits of bark that had fallen off of trees on our block. He taped … [Read more...]
11 Ideas for Rainy Day Outdoor Fun
We’ve enjoyed our fair share of rainy days recently in Southern California. Contrary to what many of my friends and neighbors seem to think, I find there is much fun to be had outside during wet weather.The key to enjoying the rain is wearing the right clothing. Get the kids geared up with rain boots, a waterproof jacket with a hood and water-resistant pants. (Take a pass on … [Read more...]
Fun Friday: Roar at the Moon
Fun Friday activities are quick-and-simple ways to explore nature in your own backyard. I know what you’re thinking. “She means ‘howl’ at the moon, right?” Wrong. This silly activity lets your little ones greet the moon using whatever animal voice they choose.This idea started out innocently enough – head outdoors and spend some time with the kids moon gazing. What I … [Read more...]