Fun nature science experiment using mud to make mud explosions. An easy nature activity for kids to do at home in the garden!
Be inspired to set up invitations to play and learn using simple materials from nature with this collection of photos and ideas from early years educators!
Open wide, come outside, it's playtime! Whether you have a cute courtyard or a rolling lawn, your kiddo will love having their own backyard play space...
The BEST camping games & activities for kids. Fun ideas to keep your family entertained with campfire songs, crafts, scavenger hunts, nature play, printables & more!
Use this free printable to teach compass directions and other direction vocabulary!
What exactly is your baby learning and doing at 3-4 months of age and how can you best support learning and milestones - through PLAY?
Hi, budding botanist! Here are 40 plant activities for preschoolers and toddlers. No worksheets. Just sensory-rich, hands-on learning.
“When children come into contact with nature, they reveal their strength.” ~ Maria Montessori Our family does Montessori homeschool preschool year-round, without really taking a break f…
As soon as the weather warms up, it’s time to say no to TV and phone, get the kids outside! If you’re lucky to own a sprawling property big enough for a kid’s
Fun STEM activity for outdoor play and makes a great science lesson! (Includes a printable rocket template).
My quest this year was to create a more organised environment in my classroom. A space that allowed for natural expression through various forms of play as well as a space that was organised and wa…
Simple outdoor activities for preschoolers 3-5 years old, fun play ideas and outdoor preschool activities for kids in childcare to keep them busy
30 fun things to do with sticks. Ideas for kids activities using sticks including things to do on a walk, nature crafts, garden activities and more.
If you’re looking for an easy and affordable way to spruce up your garden for the summer, then these garden ideas using tires might interest you, especially
Looking for some forest school inspired activity ideas for toddlers? Click through for 20+ ideas including art ideas, mud play and so much more. Watch them learn about nature through play.
Discover the benefits, joy, and educational opportunities nature play. Support children's growth and connection with the natural world.
A huge collection of ideas for creative outdoor play areas shared by early years educators. Try them in the backyard or daycare spaces!
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What bin do these items go into? This recycling sorting game is a fun way to introduce kids to the basics of re-purposing waste!
Team building games, drills and ideas that are guaranteed to build trust, camaraderie and communication among your team — ensuring greater success on and off the field.
15 super awesome nature inspired activities for kids! Mud pie, organic planting, DIY mason bee habitat, nature weaving, Leaf Threading and even worm farm!
These Kinetic Sand Activities are great for preschoolers and toddlers working on fine motor skills. Sensory Play and hands-on activities helps with brain development so I suggest adding a few Kinetic Sand Ideas to your next preschool theme or sensory bin. Plus, the sand just feels so cool
As a teacher, one of the things I get asked the MOST about is teaching kids to read. For some children, it comes so quickly and naturally. And for others... it doesn't. So this post is for the mama of one of those "others" (and I say that in a kidding and kind way, of
Outdoor learning is a great way to connect with nature and have fun. Forest School activities can incorporate art, craft, science, sensory play, and s
Do your kids love playing with cars? These free printable roads make playing with cars even more fun!
The Empowered Educator - 5 Important elements to include in your natural outdoor play space
Wondering how to start a nature journal with your children? This ultimate guide to nature journals for children is full of ideas you can use to make your own nature journal, start a nature study, and explore the natural world. The ultimate guide to nature journals for children Use these links to dive into […]
Summer is finally here and I am so excited to spend some time outside making family memories. My latest Pinterest obsession has been fun and unique ideas for outdoor kid’s play areas! John Woodford loves to be outside as much as possible and I can’t wait to put some of these ideas together! I can’t
I love this time of year, when the leaves start to fall and everywhere is full of colour. We went out this morning and collected as many leaves, sticks and pinecones as we could find. Here are some ideas what to do with them.
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We love encouraging creative problem-solving in our kids. Here are some play-based activities kids can do at home to build problem-solving skills. Our kids are not confronted with too many hurdles at a young age. However, we believe that play is important to inspire creative problem-solving in your little one. Educati
Outdoor learning activities and games are trendy among children, especially during the summer holidays. Children benefit a great deal from spending time outside exploring and adventuring in the green outdoors. Nature’s classroom is fascinating and incredibly diverse. These ideas will inspire you to spend some fun and meaningful time with your child outdoors.
As soon as the weather warms up, it’s time to say no to TV and phone, get the kids outside! If you’re lucky to own a sprawling property big enough for a kid’s
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In Home Education, Charlotte Mason shares: “It is infinitely well worth the mother’s while to take some pains every day to secure, in the first place, that her children spend hours daily amongst rural and natural objects.” This is not going to look the same in every home, but we know it is of g
Whether you are hot in the summer, want to talk about arctic animals, or are leaning into a cold winter, ice play is so fun! Here are tons of ice play ideas for kids!
These fine motor play ideas are FUN pencil grasp activities that build fine motor skills, perfect for addressing pencil grip in occupational therapy.
Ideas for water play for toddlers and preschoolers. Includes water table ideas, tools for scooping, pouring, and more hands-on learning.
Do you notice math in the natural world? Do your kids? Learn about and explore the beauty of math in nature and then get outside to see it for yourself.