Last Spring, Onetime and I spent a fantastic sunny afternoon digging around in the backyard, trying to figure out what new plants we wanted to plant, and trying to decide if we wanted to dig up an old, unattractive bush to make way for a new veggie garden. When we dug down under the bush…
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How to Build an Awesome Kids Stick Forest House
I am thrilled to be a guest poster today on Rainy Day Mum. After reading the hilarious picture book, “Stella: Fairy of the Forest” we got inspired to visit our local plot of the woods and create our own stick “Forest House” – just like the characters. Check out the awesome fort we made – and learn…
Easily Boost Your Child’s Math Skills with Nature Patterns
Today I have a really simple activity that you can do with kids aged 2 to 10 to help boost their math skills over the summer. I’ll show you how to use nature patterns to get your kids thinking, learning, and having fun! I’ve also got a free printable, lots of ideas for patterning activities,…
EASY Seedy CD Art and Science
Last year, my then 2.5 year old son Onetime and I had a blast finding seeds outside and starting a seed collection. We also went on an indoor search for seeds. After learning a little bit about what seeds are (that’s the science part!), we had an all-seed snack and then made this fun open-ended seedy CD…
How to Make a Magnifying Glass for Outdoor Exploration
I just love stumbling upon really simple ideas that stimulate hands-on exploration, learning and play! Today’s post is one of those projects that takes literally 1 minute to make, and can lead to hours of entertainment. Read on to find out how to make a magnifying glass with only a jar and water – and…