Going on a Leaf Walk
Want to know the best way for children to learn about the natural world? It’s easy. Take them for a walk! Our favorite way to…
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Exploring the Seasons of a Tree
One year in a tree’s life brings about many spectacular changes, and children love watching these changes in real-time. You can teach your child a lot about…
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The Art of Gratitude: Making a Thankful Tree
“Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to…
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Pressing Leaves with Little Collectors
Children are natural scientists and collectors. A wonderful way to channel these inclinations is by preserving and putting their natural treasures to good use. After…
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Leaf Collage
Wondering what to do with the leaves you pressed from your leaf walk? We know just the activity … introduce your child to the beauty…
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Nurturing a Sense of Wonder
Caterpillars turning into butterflies, bean seeds sprouting and growing into nourishing food, the constant, yet ever changing phases of the moon, the sun setting and…
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Simple Keys for Identifying Conifers: The Pine Family
Have you ever given much consideration to the various pine trees around you? My children and I have been slowly identifying the deciduous trees in…
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Simple Tools for Cooking with Children
A profound insight that I’ve gained from spending time (both professionally and personally) in the company of children, is the powerful connection between diet and…
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How to Talk to Your Children About Their Day
“What did you do in school today?” “Nothing.” “How was your day?” “Fine.” It can be a challenge to get many children to say more…
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Developing a Sense of Place
Monique of Green Acorns is with us today with to share some great advice on the important topic of developing a sense of place for…
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