I can’t believe it’s already time to kick off the second week of our 31 Days of Backyard Nature Fun series. Have you been enjoying it so far? I hope so! Remember, even if you don’t get to do each activity in the series, just get outside and do something! Last week, I suggested getting to know your backyard birds by making a pinecone birdfeeder. Today, it’s time to get to … [Read more...]
Backyard Nature Fun – Day 7: Walk to school
Welcome to Day 7 of this month’s 31 Days of Backyard Nature Fun. I hope you’ve enjoyed the first week. There are plenty more great ideas coming up all month, so you'd better stick around!This week, The Big Explorer heads back to school after a long winter break. Which means we’ve got plenty of demands on our time. What’s one way we’ll connect with nature now that school’s back … [Read more...]
Backyard Nature Fun – Day 6: Make nature wands
It’s Day 6 of our 31 Days of Backyard Nature Fun and today we’re getting crafty. Creating items from nature can be a great source of inspiration for imaginary play. Day 6: Make nature wands.Every budding princess, fairy, magician and/or sorcerer needs a magic wand. We think one decorated with items from nature has extra-special magic powers.To make your own nature wand, head … [Read more...]
Backyard Nature Fun – Day 5: Make a pinecone birdfeeder
I’m excited that so many of you are enjoying the ideas I’ve been sharing here during our 31 Days of Backyard Nature Fun. I’m hopeful that you’ll feel inspired to head outside and into nature this weekend with your kiddos. Start simple: Make a goal to spend at least 15 minutes exploring the natural world right outside your back door. Do you know what critters call your backyard … [Read more...]
Backyard Nature Fun – Day 4: Hunt for heart reflectors
I’ve heard from many of you that the weather outside is kinda dreary right about now. Lucky for you, I’ve pulled in some experts on cold weather to share their ideas for getting outside even on the worst of days. Enter one such expert, my dear friend Kari Svenneby. Kari is the founder of ActiveKidsClub.com, a grass roots community helping connect children and adults to the … [Read more...]