There's no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothes
A while back I wrote a post about kids climbing trees that resonated with a lot of people. It made me realize just how important this once ubiquitous childhood pastime is for creating an emotional attachment to the land and the living things that nurture us. But while many parents fondly remember their own days of scaling up gangly spruces… Read More
Fall. The season for finding the perfect pumpkin in a muddy field, grilling s’mores over a comforting campfire and creating process art with the help of tree nuts. Yes, art and nuts – they’re a thing! And fall is the perfect time of the year for it, since the ground is chock full of nuts and the changing colors of… Read More
Are you looking for a forest-school inspired activity to change up your outdoor play routine? Or maybe the kids just need a little extra motivation to go outside? Look no further than this fun and simple memory game. I’ve seen kids play this game at Swedish preschools many times, and it’s a perfect activity to take outside! Memory games give… Read More
I’m going to be totally honest – crafts are not my thing. Popsicle sticks, sequins, googly eyes and foam sheets usually make me cringe, and don’t even get me started on glitter. But there is one type of craft that I truly enjoy doing with my kids and that is – surprise, surprise – the open-ended nature craft. A nature… Read More
I’m not a pro gardener by any means. If I were to rate myself and my gardening skills on a scale from ‘total newbie’ to ‘awesome expert’ I would probably wind up somewhere in the ‘mediocre’ range. While this used to bother me, I’ve never let it stopped me. (I explain why I’ll die trying in The Top 5 Reasons… Read More
