Learn how using nature to deal with stress can transform your life. You might also appreciate these calming activities. They were compiled for use with children but certainly apply to adults as well. Here in Silicon Valley we spent half of March plus all of April under a Shelter in Place Order. We know now that that order will extend at least until the end of … [Read more...] about Using Nature to Deal with Stress + May 2020 Goals
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6 Winter Nature Learning Activities for Kids
Keep the kids connected to the outside world all throughout winter with these simple winter nature learning activities. There are so many great ways to keep kids creative and curious through these cold months! Guest post. Winter days are short, and the temperatures are dipping well into the frigid. It’s easy to hole up inside the house and let the kids hibernate until … [Read more...] about 6 Winter Nature Learning Activities for Kids
Pressed flowers for young children
Children love flowers, but sometimes they want them to last for longer than is truly realistic! These simple pressed flowers for children can withstand hours of play and are easy to make. You might also enjoy this spring blossom sensory activity. How to Make Pressed Flowers with Children When my daughter Emma was small, she loved to help me press flowers in … [Read more...] about Pressed flowers for young children
Growing Grass and Other Earth Day Learning Activities for Preschoolers
Growing grass and other Earth Day themed learning activities for preschoolers. This is a fun activity to try alongside The Earth Book by Todd Parr, paired with an Earth learning theme. You can also read What Does It Mean to Be Green for this week. All of the activities are wonderful ways to celebrate Earth Day on April 22nd. Growing Grass: A Fun and Easy Earth … [Read more...] about Growing Grass and Other Earth Day Learning Activities for Preschoolers
Simple Experiments for Kids: Plants and sunlight
Did you know that plants crave sunlight so much that they will bend to follow it? Kids love this simple visual phototropism plant science experiment, and it's one of our favorite simple experiments for kids. Our summer gardening experiment led to several questions about plants. I explained that plants get energy from the sun, and designed this simple experiment to … [Read more...] about Simple Experiments for Kids: Plants and sunlight