It’s time breathe, reboot and get out of the house. If you’ve been in a snowy climate these past few months, you and the kids are more than ready to take on the great outdoors. Nothing too fancy is the way to go; perhaps a nature walk? It’s an easy activity that can involve all sorts of components and props. We’ve come up with a list of ways to make it more than just a casual stroll.
1. Go on a treasure hunt
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A friend of mine took her daughters out one day with nothing more than a muffin tin. They were told to collect anything from rocks to flowers to sticks until the whole tin was filled. Genius.
2. Play a game of Bingo
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Print out a sheet like this one of various objects, insects and animals, and cross one off each time you have a successful spotting.
3. Learn about textures
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Take playdough with you and make imprints on things like bark and leaves to spark a discussion about textures and composition. We got the idea here.
4. Collect colors
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List colors with your child ahead of time and then hunt for them, crossing them off one by one. Great idea found here.