Children love exploring nature, so here are some fun nature oriented activities to help encourage your child's explorations on your next outing. Nature Treasure Walk Before setting out, use a notebook to make a list of colours or shapes for your child to find, such as: 5 things that are orange, 3...

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...

Surrounding your preschooler with opportunities to experience nature, either directly through hikes, backyard explorations, etc., or indirectly though books and museums, not only enriches your child's life, but provides a foundation for your child's future thoughts, beliefs and feelings about...

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...