Hello, March! This month brings big celestial and seasonal shifts, making it an exciting time to connect with nature. March’s full Worm Moon aligns with a total lunar eclipse, also known as a Blood Moon—a rare event visible across North America (weather permitting)....
Earth Day is celebrated on April 22nd each year. It’s a day to discover the beauty of our blue and green planet and take steps towards caring for our universal home. Earth Day is a great opportunity to help children reflect, reset and reconnect with nature, whether...
Earth Day is celebrated on April 22nd each year. It's a day to discover the beauty of our blue and green planet and take steps towards caring for our universal home. Earth Day is a great opportunity to help children reflect, reset and reconnect with nature, whether...
Last update: March 2024 Spring is such an exciting season. Nature has escaped winter's icy grip and is bursting with new smells, colours and sounds. Every day in spring there is more to discover and see! Spending time outside is a wonderful way of experiencing spring...
Easter is a joyful celebration a new life that takes place on the first Sunday after the Paschal full moon, the full moon on or after the spring equinox. This means that Easter is a moving holiday and can take place anytime between March 22nd and April 25th, the first...
Easter is a joyful celebration that coincides with the beginning of spring. If you are looking for a fun way to get kids outside and noticing nature this Easter, print off this Easter Nature Scavenger Hunt. I have created two versions of this Easter Nature Scavenger...
The tradition of Easter baskets has been woven throughout time as an important part of spring celebrations. For much of history Easter baskets were filled with items like eggs, bread, butter, beeswax candles, plants, and meat. Modern Easter baskets, however, look...
Every Easter my children look forward to receiving a new Easter themed picture book in their basket. It's a much loved Easter tradition in our home. There is no shortage of Easter themed picture books for children but if you are looking for stories that are magical,...
Spring is flowers blooming, birds building nests, green grass growing and rainbows after rainstorms. This season offers a kaleidoscope of inspiration and new abundance for nature-inspired crafting. In our home, spring crafting is approached with the earth in mind. My...
Birds, with their songs, flight and feather, fill children with awe. Perhaps it's a robin collecting worms from dewy grass or the woodpecker tuk-tuk-tuking a nearby tree that first catch a child's attention, but once caught a world of wonder is opened. Noticing birds...
Mushrooms are mysterious and marvelous. They aren't plants or animals, but belong to its own kingdom: fungi! There is so mush to learn about mushrooms and this list of mushrooms picture books is a great place to start. Not only are these books are all well written and...
Trees are amazing plants. They convert carbon dioxide into oxygen, reduce airborne pollutants, bring water into soil, provide homes for wildlife, grow food, and prevent erosion. Trees make our planet, our cities and our families healthier and happier! This list of...
Dyeing Easter eggs using naturally derived dyes is an age old tradition that has recently seen a recent resurgence. There's something satisfying about creating a coulourful cast of eggs from things such as onion skins, purple cabbage, beets, turmeric and tea. While...
I love all things spring and Easter. The celebration of new life, the renewal of heart and home, and the gift of rebirth are invigorating after the long cold winter. As Easter approaches my children and I clean our home top-to-bottom, search for signs of spring...
Mud. Ooey gooey squishy goop that forms when dirt and water mix together. Mud has a magnetic force on children. It beckons them to scoop and slide their way into a magical and messy world of play. Most parents abhor mud. It stick to everything and dries into a hard...
These clay egg ornaments are very simple and easy to make. They are made out of air dry clay which is kid friendly and 100% natural - no baking required! Even though this is a simple craft you can add your own creative touch to these egg ornaments. Try mixing paint...