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Backyard & Nature Play

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Backyard & Nature Play

The Adventure of Creating a Nature Scavenger Hunt Together

Last summer, I found myself pondering how to make our backyard feel more adventurous. With the kids ages six and eight at…

Backyard & Nature Play

How Many Bugs Can You Find in One Afternoon

One sunny Saturday afternoon, I decided to dive into a little experiment with my kids, Eliza and Max. I wondered, how many…

Backyard & Nature Play

The Mud Pie Experiment and Our Messy Lessons

Last Saturday, I decided to test a little hypothesis with my kids: what happens when you present them with a big batch…

Backyard & Nature Play

Testing the Limits of Boredom in the Backyard

This summer, I found myself in a familiar yet challenging situation. With the school year out and endless hours ahead, I wondered…

Backyard & Nature Play

What Happens When You Leave Kids to Their Own Devices Outside

Last summer, I decided to let my kids, ages 6 and 9, explore our backyard without my direct supervision. I had often…

Backyard & Nature Play

Exploring the Wonder of Sticks and What They Can Become

Sticks are among the simplest treasures found in nature, often overlooked by adults but bursting with potential for imaginative play. My kids…