Exposing our kids to nature and outdoor play is pretty easy if you live in a rural area. My first kiddo was raised for five years mountainside in Arizona with hundreds of acres of state land all around us. Our biggest concern was not making sure he got acquainted with Mother Nature but rather making sure Mother Nature's wondrous rattlesnakes didn't bite him and that he didn't fall down an abandoned mine shaft. Then we moved to a working farm in Ohio and my kids (two by then) loved that. But … [Read more...]
Natural Play for Teaching Science
Depending on your experience, you may dread the subject of science or look at it as just one of those things you HAVE to learn. I for one always loved science and it was one of my best subjects. In college I relished my anatomy, biology, organic chemistry, and astronomy classes and I was really sad when I finished all of my required classes. It is really important to me now that I instill in my children a love of science. There are so many fun ways you can teach children about science and much … [Read more...]
Camping Fun With Kids
Camping with kids may sound like a stressful idea, but it doesn’t have to be. Some input from everyone will help the trip run a little smoother right from the beginning. The best thing about camping with kids is that you don’t need special skills, just some life lessons. Some of my all time favorite childhood memories revolved around camping. I used to pretend I was an explorer and I called myself Tiffiana Jones, LOL. I would hike, look for animal bones, catch craw fish (and let them go), and … [Read more...]
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