Our 101 Ways to Play Outside poster has had a facelift! The poster lists 101 simple ideas for outdoor fun and play in your very own backyard or neighbourhood park and they only require the simplest of equipment – if any. I suggest printing it out for display in your home …it makes an awesome […]
15 Awesome Ideas for MUD Play That Kids Love
Whether it be a good, old fashioned mix of sand and water or thick and sticky, clay based earth, mud play is a fabulous way to engage children in real, sensory based play and we’ve got 15 awesome ways to play with mud that kids LOVE! Did you know? June 29th is International Mud Day, […]
The Simplest DIY Mud Kitchen You Can Make
Sticky, ooey, gooey mud – there’s no denying, most kids love mud play. A mud kitchen is such a great way to get kids playing with mud, but what if you don’t have a lot of garden space or you are concerned about what is in your soil? Well, today we are sharing the simplest […]
Go Outside and Be
In this post Debi Huang of Go Explore Nature reminds us of the importance of regular quiet time spent outdoors – time to just be. It’s no secret that life as a parent today is busy. In most cases, it’s crazy busy. Rare are the times when we stop to allow ourselves to just BE. […]
Planning an Outdoor Play Date With Your Child
In this post regular contributor Debi Huang of Go Explore Nature shares ideas for enjoying an outdoor play date with your kids. My kids are always up for a good play date. Granted, most of these dates involve other kids. But some are reserved just for mom, dad or even grandma. And more often than […]
