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 nature play, I’m way overdue in writing this blog post. Whether it’s climbing trees, splashing in puddles, or observing tiny creatures, nature play offers a world of endless exploration and…
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, we first have to let them get out of their chairs.” -Nicolette Sowder “Before we ever put a pencil in a child’s hands, those hands should dig, climb, press, pull,…
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 of these activities is open-ended and meant for older toddlers and preschoolers. Want to add a literacy component? Explore these 30 flower books for kids. And if you’re here for…