Author Archives: Linda McGurk

Outdoor Math Activity: Count to 10 with Nature

In forest schools – commonplace in Scandinavia, Germany, the UK and other European countries –...

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Simple Summertime Adventures: Berry Kebabs

I was born and raised in Sweden, and every year the girls and I go...

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Rainy Day Fun: Painting With Mud!

I live by the old Scandinavian saying “There’s no such thing as bad weather, only...

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How My Grandparents Got Me Hooked on Nature (And Why It Worked)

One of the reasons why I feel so passionately about children spending time in nature...

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Build a Den! And Other Fun Things to Do with Sticks

When it comes to nature play, sticks are some of my favorite toys – not...

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