Nature Table Ideas for Fall to Inspire Science Inquiry

Explore science & seasonal changes this week with ideas for items to include on your Fall Nature Table! I'm so excited because I have proof that Fall is coming!  If you're still suffering through the lingering summer heat, I know...

Best Kids Books about Leaves, Leaf Hunts & Fall Activities

Enjoy these gorgeous kids books about leaves -- perfect to pair with favorite Fall activities this Autumn! One of the best things about Autumn (next to the pumpkin bread, of course) are the beautiful leaves! I love to go on long drives to...

Tree ID Scavenger Hunt {w/free printable clues!}

Learn which trees are growing in your yard with this tree identification scavenger hunt using leaves, tree seeds & free printable clues! Do you know the saying "A picture's worth a thousand words"? If that's the case, I'm going to tel...

13 Fall Learning Themes for Preschool & Early Elementary Kids

Autumn is the the perfect time to incorporate favorite Fall themes for preschool, kindergarten & elementary kids to inspire learning and exploration! Kids can have very definite likes and desires when it comes to acquiring new knowledg...

5 Awesome Activities at Nature Centers Near Me

Tips on finding local nature centers and nature activities near you!When I first started to stay home with our kids full-time, I knew that we HAD to get out of the house each week.While I'll be the first to admit that there are so many fun ...

FREE Nature Scavenger Hunt {with printable!}

Get out to explore with this FREE Nature Scavenger Hunt with printable checklist!We love to get out and explore new places as a family -- whether it's hiking a new trail, going on a scavenger or finding a new playground!Print off this outdo...

20 Printable Road Trip Games, Scavenger Hunts & Summer Activities for Kids

We're so excited about this Printable Activity Pack with TONS of fun summer activities for your kids!And right now, you can get it at a special price (50% off) for a limited time!!Because it's never too early to start preparing for summer b...

17 FUN Activities to Do at the Park

Try one or more of these fun activities to do at the park with your family! Our family LOVES to visit different parks.  Sometimes it's just a short walk at our neighborhood park to visit the ducks or play at the playground.  Other...

100 Fun Things to Do in Spring!

A HUGE list of fun things to do in Spring -- great ideas for Spring Break and seasonal Spring Activities!After this wild & wacky winter, we should all pat ourselves on the back :)Now it's time to enjoy all those things we LOVE about Spr...

Winter Scavenger Hunt printable list

Use this free printable Winter Scavenger Hunt list to explore seasonal changes in nature! My kids will be the first to tell you that no matter the weather, we get some outdoor time every day. It's definately more of a challenge during Winte...

Leaf Rubbing Art & Science Activity

Easy leaf rubbing activity - part art and part science project as kids create a leaf collage & get a peek into the parts of a leaf! I have always loved making leaf rubbings!  Ever since I was a child, I was fascinated by this bea...

10 Best Outdoor Science Tools for Kids

We love outdoor science activities & experiments! Getting to know nature and being a backyard detective are activities my kids have enjoyed for years. And having great science tools takes outdoor exploration to a whole new lev...

30 Things to do Outside + Easy Craft for Kids

This rock painting idea + fun things to do outside will inspire more creative play for your kids without having to hear "there's nothing to do" this summer!I'm a toss-the-kids-out-the-door kind of parent. Children (along with teens and...

Tree Rings and Dendrochronology: Science Project for Kids

This easy science project shows kids how dendrochronology & tree rings give us a look into the past! We like to do a lot of tree activities for a few reasons -- trees are easy to find ;), the activiites you can do are super easy & i...

15 Outdoor Activities: Backyard Birds for Kids

Explore backyard birds with these activities & crafts that can be done year round! We have always loved outdoor activities as a family and wintertime is no exception. Birds enjoyable for the whole family and unlike so many other anima...