Welcome to nature play friday:
a place to discover fun activities to get your kids playing in and with nature.
My inspiration file grows daily with tips from blogs across the globe. It seems a shame not to share them!
go on a leaf hunt
Its autumn here in Australia, and what better time to head outside on a nature hunt?
We're going on a leaf hunt ::: Everyday Play
Exploring Nature in your Backyard ::: Adventures with Kids
make a simple see through garden
See through gardens ::: Not Just Cute
plant an egg carton garden
Egg Carton Gardening ::: Simple Kids
do you have a nature play idea?
If you would like to share a nature play tip on nature play friday simply email me the link. I am always looking for new ideas to get kids playing in and with nature.
Here is a great activity idea for preschoolers to enjoy and explore nature - Rock Smash. Kids can infuse color into fabric by smashing flowers or grass with a rock. Check out the video on our blog - Rock Smash or copy and paste this link http://yourtherapysource.blogspot.com/2009/08/rock-smash-sensory-motor-activity-idea.html
ReplyDeleteI have an award for you on my blog =)
ReplyDeleteMy son will love hunting for leaves... Great idea! I just posted an outdoor/indoor activity a day ago that he LOVES! Going Buggy for Buggers: http://www.ournextchapters.com
ReplyDeleteSome great simple ideas to connect kids with nature. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteGreat ideas as always, Jenny! Over on Fun Friday this week, we went on a spring nature scavenger hunt. You can check it out here: http://bit.ly/bNUtCs
ReplyDeleteThanks for the link. I'm off to check out some of the other now, the idea of see-through gardening looks interesting.
ReplyDeleteI wanted to let you know that I awarded you the Trendy Treehouse on my blog. There is no better trend than encouraging children to interact with nature!!
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Even when your ideas are on holidays Jenny you have great ideas! Donna :) :)
ReplyDeleteYour Therapy Source: thanks for the tip - I've bookmarked it to use later on :)
ReplyDeleteMessyMissy and Crisc23: Very chuffed with my awards - thank you so much.
Debi: I just went and checked out your nature walk and I love the idea of a checklist. This would be a great way to keep the older ones engaged - I've filed the idea away for preschool :)
ournextchapters: my oldest son was nuts about his bug hunting when he was that age - we had a few bug catchers and I agree they are a cheap way to bring hours of fun and learning.