Turn your outdoor adventures into artistic expressions with these great nature crafts! Nature Prints When you and your child are in the great outdoors, take along a bag to collect some natural artifacts, such as pine cones and needles, leaves, feathers, rocks, grasses, etc. (make sure you don't pick...

These birdfeeder projects will help you and your child to create inviting buffets for your feathery friends. Pine Cone Feeders Materials: Pine cones String Peanut butter Bird seed Wax paper On your next hike, have your child collect a few large open pine cones. When you get home, tie pieces of heavy...

The following activities will guide you and your preschooler in discovering more about the world around you. Animal Tracks Next time you find some animal tracks in the mud or sand, here's a way to bring them home with you! Cut a strip of poster board about 2" wide and 12" long. Make a ring...

Here are a couple more activities to guide you and your preschooler in discovering more about the world around you. Dip Cans Bring the wonders of the pond to the surface! Take a large, clean coffee can and punch three holes around the rim (evenly distributed). Tie a piece of heavy-duty string, about...

Children's culture is filled with playful animals from Scooby Doo, to Bambi to Big Bird to the stars of recent hit films such as Madagascar or Over the Hedge . And while these depictions are very entertaining to both kids and adults alike, they bear very little resemblance to reality, where animals...

Here are a couple of party themes inspired by the outdoor elements to keep on hand as your child's big day approaches. 1. Shifty Seasons A summer party in February? Something wintery in July? It's easy enough to do. Create a summery feel in the heart of winter by decorating your house with fresh...