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What is Nature Play? Learn from an Early Childhood Expert

ByAlysia Marshall-Seslar June 10, 2023July 20, 2023

If you’ve ever watched children experience pure wonder while exploring outdoors, you’ve witnessed the magic of nature play. As the founder of a website promoting…

A mother outdoors playing with her baby on a blanket.

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60 Inspiring Outdoor Play Quotes to Get Us All Outside

ByAlysia Marshall-Seslar April 30, 2022September 27, 2023

A collection of inspiring outdoor play quotes for parents, educators, and nature-lovers. Outdoor Play + Learning Quotes “If we want our children to move mountains,…

Child in yellow shirt doing a plant activity and holding up a potted plant to show the camera.

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40 Hands-On Plant Activities for PreK & Toddlers (No Worksheets)

ByAlysia Marshall-Seslar April 21, 2022July 20, 2023

Hello, caregiver of a budding botanist! If you’re looking for hands-on learning about plants, I share 40 of my favorites in this blog post. Each…

Students participate in an outdoor exploration during a nature-based in an early childhood classroom.

Nature-Based Early Childhood Education: Learning in the Natural World

ByAlysia Marshall-Seslar June 16, 2023July 20, 2023

A child holds up stones during a nature play activity.

What is Nature Play? Learn from an Early Childhood Expert

ByAlysia Marshall-Seslar June 10, 2023July 20, 2023

A child plays outside next to a kiddie pool in summer.

60 Summer Facts Kids Will Love in 2023 | Free PDFs

ByAlysia Marshall-Seslar March 7, 2023September 23, 2023

Green tree buds on a branch.

Buds & Blossoms: 10 Facts about Trees in Spring | Free PDF

ByAlysia Marshall-Seslar February 5, 2023July 20, 2023

A child lies on the grass and reaches for the camera.

30 Interesting Spring Facts for Kids: Nature & Traditions

ByAlysia Marshall-Seslar February 4, 2023September 23, 2023

A child in a yellow coat walks on the beach.

The 40 Best Beach Facts for Kids | Free PDFs

ByAlysia Marshall-Seslar January 7, 2023July 20, 2023

A red crab on the seashore

25 Intriguing Ocean Animal Facts for Kids | Free PDF

ByAlysia Marshall-Seslar January 3, 2023September 24, 2023

A toddler exploring red flowers.

40 Flower Facts for Kids: Fascinating Facts to Share | Free PDF

ByAlysia Marshall-Seslar November 13, 2022July 20, 2023

Grey and beige children's toy houses with a large penguin stuffed animal.

50 Best Penguin Activities: Play-Based Learning (no worksheets)

ByAlysia Marshall-Seslar November 4, 2022July 20, 2023

A child in winter gear holding out a chunk of snow.

35 Fun Snow Facts for Kids: Terrific Truths on Wintery Weather

ByAlysia Marshall-Seslar September 30, 2022March 12, 2023

Father and daughter exploring a tree farm in winter.

Bursting Branches & More: 15 Winter Tree Facts for Kids

ByAlysia Marshall-Seslar September 30, 2022February 6, 2023

A child in a snow suit shakes a branch while playing in winter.

50 Winter Facts for Kids: Nature & Traditions | Free PDFs

ByAlysia Marshall-Seslar September 30, 2022September 27, 2023

A parent penguin leading a baby penguin on a walk.

How Cool! 50 Interesting Penguin Facts for Kids | Free PDFs

ByAlysia Marshall-Seslar September 11, 2022September 23, 2023

A child with a mask excitedly looks through a window next to a pumpkin jack-o-lantern.

20 Fun Pumpkin Facts for Kids: Fairytale Pumpkins and More

ByAlysia Marshall-Seslar August 24, 2022August 5, 2023

A child's hand with a black ant crawling on their finger.

Ant Facts: 35 Fantastic Facts for Kids (& 2 Free PDFs)

ByAlysia Marshall-Seslar August 19, 2022July 20, 2023

A colorful dragonfly lands on a twig.

25 Fascinating Dragonfly Facts for Kids | 2 Free PDFs

ByAlysia Marshall-Seslar August 14, 2022September 27, 2023

An old window with a spiderweb, plastic spiders, and one real spider.

30 Interesting (& Kinda Creepy) Spider Facts for Kids | Free PDFs

ByAlysia Marshall-Seslar August 4, 2022September 23, 2023

Colorful fall leaves on the ground in autumn.

50 Fun Facts about Autumn for Kids | Free PDF

ByAlysia Marshall-Seslar July 29, 2022September 23, 2023

Thousands of honeybees on a honeycomb.

50 Fun Bee Facts: Inspire Kids to Save Bees | 2 Free PDFs

ByAlysia Marshall-Seslar July 24, 2022July 20, 2023

Two wood honey dippers on a tablecloth.

Love Bees: 30 Bee Activities for Preschoolers, Toddlers, & Babies

ByAlysia Marshall-Seslar June 24, 2022August 5, 2023

A toddler playing in the backyard climbing a wood structure.

Ultimate List: 110 Fun Things for Do in Your Own Backyard

ByAlysia Marshall-Seslar May 7, 2022July 20, 2023

A mother outdoors playing with her baby on a blanket.

60 Inspiring Outdoor Play Quotes to Get Us All Outside

ByAlysia Marshall-Seslar April 30, 2022September 27, 2023

Child in yellow shirt doing a plant activity and holding up a potted plant to show the camera.

40 Hands-On Plant Activities for PreK & Toddlers (No Worksheets)

ByAlysia Marshall-Seslar April 21, 2022July 20, 2023

100+ Ice Activities: The Best Playing with Ice Ideas

100+ Ice Activities: The Best Playing with Ice Ideas

ByAlysia Marshall-Seslar April 2, 2022August 5, 2023

Toddler holding water can while playing with water

Ultimate Guide to Water Play for Toddlers: 15+ Water Activities

ByAlysia Marshall-Seslar March 20, 2022August 5, 2023

The Best Outdoor Cognitive Activities for Toddlers

The Best Outdoor Cognitive Activities for Toddlers

ByAlysia Marshall-Seslar February 24, 2022August 6, 2023

Creative Nature Scavenger Hunt Ideas for Kids

Creative Nature Scavenger Hunt Ideas for Kids

ByAlysia Marshall-Seslar February 5, 2022July 20, 2023

8 Types of Outdoor Learning Activities for an 18-Month-Old

8 Types of Outdoor Learning Activities for an 18-Month-Old

ByAlysia Marshall-Seslar January 29, 2022July 20, 2023

Raise an Environmental Steward: Build a Love of Nature Early

Raise an Environmental Steward: Build a Love of Nature Early

ByAlysia Marshall-Seslar June 12, 2021July 20, 2023

risk-taking play nature toddler outdoors

Ways Outdoor Risk-Taking Play Builds Toddler Development

ByAlysia Marshall-Seslar May 28, 2021July 20, 2023

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