Welcome to “Saturday Snapshot,” a weekly feature that highlights photos we take as part of our seasonal nature photo scavenger hunts. The List: The 2013 Spring nature photo scavenger hunt (You can see our complete collection of #springnaturehunt photos on Instagram and Pinterest.)The Find: FruitThe Story: The Big Explorer took this one in a friend’s backyard. We were both drawn … [Read more...]
Making Space for Outdoor Play
At the beginning of 2013, I was invited to become a member of the Childhood 101 team. Every couple of months, I share something that’ll hopefully inspire parents to spend some time playing outside with their kiddos. If you’re not familiar with Childhood 101 yet, go check it out! In a nutshell, “Childhood 101 is a place for all things ‘childhood’ because being a parent in this … [Read more...]
How to Make Your Own Nature Scavenger Hunt
Kids love hunting for treasures. Whether you’re exploring new trails, visiting a botanical garden, relaxing at the beach or enjoying a family walk around the neighborhood, a nature scavenger hunt is a simple way to add some fun to your adventure. One of the best things about nature scavenger hunts is that you can create one for pretty much any setting in just a few … [Read more...]
Saturday Snapshot: Garden
Welcome to “Saturday Snapshot,” a weekly feature that highlights photos we take as part of our seasonal nature photo scavenger hunts. The List: The 2013 spring nature photo scavenger hunt (You can see our complete collection of #springnaturehunt photos on Instagram and Pinterest.)The Find: GardenThe Story: There’s not much growing in our backyard garden (OK … nothing), but the … [Read more...]
Book Review: Early Childhood Activities for a Greener Earth
In honor of Earth Day, I dedicated much of April to sharing simple things kids can do to help the planet. I’m excited to be continuing that focus today with a look at a book that fits right in with the theme: Early Childhood Activities for a Greener Earth.Early Childhood Activities for a Greener Earth features more than 100 classroom activities that are designed “to help … [Read more...]