Whether your kiddos are heading to day camp or hanging out at home, spring break is a great chance for some unstructured nature play, local exploring, even an outing to a nearby state or national park! Here are 50+ spring break nature activities for kids to help encourage some outdoor fun. And if travel is on the agenda, make a point to schedule in some time to connect with … [Read more...]
100 Days of Play: Backyard Mud Bath
Today, I’m happy to be joining a group of wonderful bloggers participating in the “100 Days of Play Blog Hop” hosted by Sun Scholars and Life at the Zoo. Every day between April 1 and July 20, 2013, a different blogger is sharing one easy play idea to help you connect with your kids. Now it’s my turn and as you might have guessed, I’m sharing a simple idea for outdoor nature … [Read more...]
Team Tag: Making Recycled Bottle Lanterns With Kids
Today my fellow Childhood 101 contributors and I are playing a game of online tag. It’s been fun for us to put this game together and we hope it’ll introduce you to some new bloggers with great ideas for your kids and family. Without further ado, I’d like to give a warm welcome to Christie of Childhood 101. She’s sharing a fun outdoor art activity that’s perfect for warm … [Read more...]
Create a Wildlife Habitat in Your Yard
Earlier this week, I shared six things kids can do to help wild animals. One idea: To create a wildlife habitat in your yard. If you have no idea what that means – or feel overwhelmed at the prospect of having to create some kind of fancy garden in your backyard – don’t panic. The National Wildlife Federation (NWF) has got you covered. Here’s the Cliff Notes version of … [Read more...]
Earth Day Activities for Kids
Every April, a special light seems to shine on all things planet Earth. That's because April features Earth Day (April 22) – a day dedicated around the world to environmental activities and celebrations. Of course, I’m a firm believer that Earth Day isn’t just one day. Or even one month. Caring for the planet is something we need to be doing every. single. day. How? The … [Read more...]