Birds: Games and Crafts for a Toddler
After studying our inspiring book on birds, Birds of a Feather, it seemed natural for us to play a few games with birds. Budster is very fond of birds at the moment, and if he takes after us, there is...
View ArticleHow to Make a Viking Backyard Play Tent
Camping under the stars is still a distant prospect for our son, but for now a tent offers him infinite possibilities for adventure. It can become a traveller’s camp or a bear’s den, an Inuit’s igloo...
View ArticleSpring Scavenger Hunt for Toddlers
Adventurous spirits fly high in our family; we love treasure hunts. An Easter hunt is a must – last year I had to climb on the roof of our house to get my biggest egg. But other holidays are not a...
View ArticleHiking with Kids
When I was learning English, it took me a while to understand what “hiking” means. When I first heard the word, I thought it meant “camping”. Checking the English-Russian dictionary, I found a...
View Article25 DIY Toys from Nature
After months of bleak winter, we need to consciously remind ourselves that the grass will grow again and that we will run through it in our bare feet. We plan to play outside for long hours, so we...
View ArticleDIY Outdoor Play Kitchen from an Old Shelf
After a long and snowy winter, our backyard looked desolate, but we didn’t feel discouraged. Instead, we embraced the chance to give it a makeover. In no time, dreaming and planning was in full swing....
View ArticleName Writing Nature Hunt
Sometimes a new focus is all that is required to return the vibrancy to something that is beginning to pale, and that is what this activity is about – making a familiar walk special. So grab your kids...
View ArticleNature Portaits
Inspiration for making art can sometimes strike unexpectedly and in unusual places. Who would have thought that a stump can turn into a canvas for creating beautiful nature portraits of our family? The...
View ArticleFlower Canning Pretend Play
The end of summer, and it’s time for canning. Can my son stay away? Of course not! And while we’re still washing fruits and vegetables, he has already canned twenty jars! A lot of the posts in my blog...
View ArticleHow to Make a Bean Teepee for Backyard Play
If you’re looking for a kids’ gardening project this summer, try building a bean teepee. This natural play tent is a fun addition to the backyard and a perfect hideout for little explorers. Last summer...
View ArticleBackyard Railroad Engineering: Outdoor STEM Challenge for Kids
Like many kids, my son likes everything on wheels. Cars, construction machinery, emergency vehicles, trains. Especially trains. He also loves playing in the backyard, and for several summer now, I’ve...
View ArticleHow to Make a Viking Play Tent
Camping under the stars is still a distant prospect for our son, but for now a tent offers him infinite possibilities for adventure. It can become a traveller’s camp or a bear’s den, an Inuit’s igloo...
View ArticleHiking with Kids
When I was learning English, it took me a while to understand what “hiking” means. When I first heard the word, I thought it meant “camping”. Checking the English-Russian dictionary, I found a...
View ArticleFlower Sensory Bin for Kids
They can pour it, mix it or even climb inside of their soup bins and wiggle bare toes around! A delightful spring activity for toddlers that addresses all the different senses. I never remember being...
View ArticleDIY Outdoor Play Kitchen from an Old Shelf
After a long and snowy winter, our backyard looked desolate, but we didn’t feel discouraged. Instead, we embraced the chance to give it a makeover. In no time, dreaming and planning was in full swing....
View ArticleName Writing Nature Hunt
Sometimes a new focus is all that is required to return the vibrancy to something that is beginning to pale. This is what this activity is about – making a familiar walk special by having a spontaneous...
View ArticleNature Portaits
Inspiration for making art can sometimes strike unexpectedly and in unusual places. Who would have thought that a stump can turn into a canvas for creating beautiful nature portraits of our family? The...
View ArticleFlower Canning Pretend Play
The end of summer, and it’s time for canning. Can my son stay away? Of course not! And while we’re still washing fruits and vegetables, he has already canned twenty jars! A lot of the posts in my blog...
View ArticleHow to Make a Bean Teepee for Backyard Play
If you’re looking for a kids’ gardening project this summer, try building a bean teepee. This natural play tent is a fun addition to the backyard and a perfect hideout for little explorers. Last summer...
View ArticleBackyard Railroad Engineering: Outdoor STEM Challenge for Kids
Like many kids, my son likes everything on wheels. Cars, construction machinery, emergency vehicles, trains. Especially trains. He also loves playing in the backyard, and for several summer now, I’ve...
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