Welcome to a new weekly feature I’m calling “Saturday Snapshot.” This is where I’ll be sharing photos we take as part of our seasonal nature photo scavenger hunts.In case you missed it, the 2013 Spring nature photo scavenger hunt has begun! If you’d like to play along, we’d love to have you! Look for our complete collection of #springnaturehunt photos on Instagram and … [Read more...]
Flower Arranging
Got dandelions? We do. So many in fact, that on a recent walk home from school, The Explorers picked an entire bouquets’ worth. When I suggested we put them in a jar, the boys quickly grabbed a few additional flowers from our yard to add to the mix.Instead of placing their collection of flowers in the jar myself, I let them try their hands at flower arranging.(If spring hasn’t … [Read more...]
2013 Spring Nature Photo Scavenger Hunt
It’s official: Spring has begun! Which means it’s time to kick off the spring nature photo scavenger hunt.Here’s how it works: I’ve come up with 30 things you and your kiddos can “hunt for” outside this spring. Find an item, snap a picture and check the item off your list. Will you be able to find everything before summer gets here?Don’t worry if your little explorer isn’t an … [Read more...]
Make a Spring Outdoor Fun List
Just before the start of each season, the hubby, Explorers and I get together to create our family’s seasonal outdoor fun list. What’s an outdoor fun list? It’s a bucket list of things you’d like to do outside during that season. Making one is an excuse to talk about all the fun coming in the weeks and months ahead – especially handy when the weather is still cold and icky … [Read more...]
Kids in the Garden: Wings, Worms, and Wonder
I love volunteering at The Big Explorer’s elementary school. My favorite assignment? Getting students outside and into the school garden. So far this year, we’ve taste-tested apples, talked about (and planted) peas from seed, and made garden markers. We’re clearly just getting started. Thankfully, there are a lot of resources out there to help parents and educators alike to … [Read more...]