Let’s discover the magic and power of nature-based early childhood education. Explore how learning in the natural world benefits young children. Find answers to popular questions, nature-based learning activities, and ideas to add more nature-based education to your early childhood classroom or program. What is Nature-based Early Childhood Education? Nature-based early childhood education incorporates the…
These 50 penguin activities for preschoolers and toddlers will inspire a love of penguins and nature. Each play-based activity helps children actively engage in learning. Parents can find ideas for their penguin-loving children, and educators can discover fun, interactive learning ideas for their classroom lesson plans. These activities perfectly pair with the following: Gross Motor…
Young children encounter the magic of autumn from September through November in the Northern Hemisphere. For some, it will be the first time in their lives. These experiences are going to last them a lifetime. And these autumn facts will help them connect to the wonder. If frigid wind and rain force you indoors, these…
Looking for fun things to do outside in your backyard? I’m sharing 110 ideas for interactive outdoor play for kids of all ages. From playing with ice to exploring nature, there are endless possibilities for fun. And the best part is, you don’t even have to leave home. Classic Outdoor Activities Scavenger Hunt Activities Creative…
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…
Outdoor cognitive activities for toddlers are engaging, sensory-stimulating ways to build essential thinking skills. Here are dozens of outdoor cognitive activities based on the cognitive skills: Types of Outdoor Cognitive Activities: Outdoor play has a significant impact on cognitive development for early learners. Toddlers begin learning about the relationship between themselves and the natural world….
Nature scavenger hunts are an excellent way for children to learn and explore their natural surroundings. I’m sharing some of my favorite nature scavenger hunt ideas for kids and giving you some tools to create your own. You can do scavenger hunts indoors or outdoors, but outdoor scavenger hunts have all the benefits of nature….
Outdoor learning activities help develop all domains of learning. Playing outside allows toddlers to explore the natural world through hands-on play. For early 2022, get the Springtime Nature Bucket List. Outdoor play also allows for risk-taking play, an essential piece of toddler development. Outdoor learning stimulates all the senses, including the proprioceptive and vestibular senses….
Environmental stewardship involves preserving natural environments through conservation and sustainable practices. Children need to spend time outdoors in order to build a relationship with nature. Maybe it’s all the early childhood trainings I have attended, but I have repeatedly had to do this specific activity. Everyone closes their eyes and focuses on their favorite childhood…
Outdoors, your child and their creative brain have many more opportunities to explore risk-taking play. Let’s talk about what risk-taking play is, why it is incredible for your toddler’s development, how you can ease your worries, and finally some examples of risk-taking play outdoors. Even if you don’t consider yourself a helicopter parent, you may still…