As parents it is up to us to choose to lead the way. Sometimes thinking of outdoor activities for kids can be overwhelming–especially if you aren’t used to spending much time outdoors.
As parents it is up to us to choose to lead the way. Sometimes thinking of outdoor activities for kids can be overwhelming–especially if you aren’t used to spending much time outdoors.
But here’s the thing…It doesn’t matter if you live on a huge lot of land or have direct access to a state park in order for your kids to experience nature.
You can live in an urban area, in a suburban area, or in the country. Your home can be a house with a yard, or in a condo or apartment surrounded by skyscrapers–it doesn’t matter
So find that one tree, that little grassy area in the local park, the weeds growing between the sidewalk cracks and make it a priority for your kids to not just “see” nature but to experience it first hand.
- Go for a walk for the purpose of collecting “treasures” (rocks, acorns, pine cones, burrs, twigs, feathers)- Let your little one use their “treasures” to create art
- Collect berries, leaves and fallen pedals or leaves and make “soup” (just bring any old pot and wooden spoon outside with a little water–you’ll be surprised at how long this entertains kids)