Author Archives: Linda McGurk

Finding Time for the Outdoors
September 25, 2013

We all get busy, and between school, homework, dinner and getting ready for bed, there...

How to Do a Small Animal Nature Study. Fun nature activity for preschoolers and older kids. Rain or Shine Mamma.
How to Do a Small Animal Nature Study

My kids love critters. Squirmy, slithering, hairy, slimy, spiny critters. They swoon for caterpillars, centipedes,...

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24
Sep
Make a Nature Collage

Children are natural collectors, so why not use their finds to make a fun piece...

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23
Sep
Dressing for Fall – Tips to Keep Your Kids Warm While Playing Outside

I love fall for so many different reasons, one of them being that the cooler...

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16
Sep
13 Benefits of Outside Play That Are Backed by Science. As it turns out, playing outdoors isn't just fun for kids, it's a boon to their health as well.
13 Benefits of Outside Play That Are Backed by Science

When I grew up, the adults in my life – parents, grandparents, teachers and other...

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05
Sep