We’ve been busy in The Big Explorer’s school garden, where another mom and I spend every Friday afternoon with the 6 and under crowd. Spring planting is right around the corner, along with lots of other fun garden activities for kids. In preparation for what’s ahead, we’ve been talking a lot lately about seeds. The book: We started our seed studies by reading The Tiny … [Read more...]
Participating in the Great Backyard Bird Count With Kids
Today is the first day of the annual Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC), a four-day event that continues through Mon., Feb. 18, 2013. And beginning this year, checklists can be submitted from anywhere in the world! As you know, we’re big fans of birds around here. Which is why we think other families should join the GBBC, too. Scientists use results from the GBBC (and other … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Invite Birds to Your Yard
If you haven’t heard by now, let me be the first to share with you an idea for outdoor fun with the kids this weekend: Participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC). It starts Fri., Feb. 15 and runs through Mon., Feb. 18, 2013. I’ll be talking more specifics about the GBBC later this week. But for today, I want to focus on a few ways you can invite birds to your yard. … [Read more...]
Product Spotlight: Binoculars for Kids
If you spend much time exploring nature with kids, you know one tool worth having on your adventures is a pair of binoculars. Binoculars come in handy for spotting wildlife whether you’re on the trails or just doing some backyard bird watching. But which binoculars are best for kids? That actually depends on a few things – like your child’s age, ability and interest level. … [Read more...]
9 Valentine Nature Crafts for Kids
OK, I know things around here were busy last month, but it does seem like Valentine’s Day has snuck up on me. Thankfully, I’ve gathered a few ideas for Valentine nature crafts that look kid-friendly, simple and fun.1. Painted Heart RocksOur nature-inspired Valentine last year was simple to make and a big hit with friends. We only needed a few items to make it happen: acrylic … [Read more...]