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...
Many years ago, my children and I made our first wet felted eggs. Our eggs turned out thick and wobbly but despite their imperfections they have been much loved over the years. Now that we've learned a thing or two about wet felting I want to share a tutorial for...
"Mama, there's a wasp in my room!" "I think there's a tick in my hair! Get it out! GET IT OUT!!!!" "Help! There's a spider on the door!" Fear of bugs, even among the most nature loving children, is extremely common. It's so common that it pops up regularly in online...
Dandelions are a telltale sign that spring has truly arrived. This common "weed" is one of nature's wonderful gifts to pollinators and insects in the spring. In fact, it's only been recent that dandelions have been viewed as weeds. For the longest time they were a...
I have been obsessed with dandelions this spring. We've been using dandelions to create art, decorate our nature table and fill our bellies. There have been plenty of dandelion "fails" along the way... I will spare you the drama of my dandelion play dough. However,...
Spring officially starts on the spring equinox which falls on March 19, 20, or 21 in the northern hemisphere and September 22 or 23 in the southern hemisphere. On this special day the sun shines directly on the equator of our planet and for a short time day and night...
Nature crowns are magical things. Weaving branches, flowers, leaves and little bits of nature into a crown, gives children a wonderful opportunity to connect with nature, develop fine motor skills and engage in imaginative outdoor play. Earth Friendly Crowns Nature...
At first glance, a pond might seem small and insignificant, but below its still surface there is a magical world waiting to be discovered. Pond dipping is a fun must-do nature adventure for kids. The great thing is that it's so easy to do. All your child needs is a...
Nothing is more exciting than seeing the first signs of spring after a long cold winter. Maybe it's that first purple crocus popping up in the garden or the busy robin gobbling down worms in your yard. Whatever it is, those first signs of spring fill us with so much...
May Day is a wonderful springtime celebration that takes place on May 1st. This special day has its roots in ancient history. A very long time ago the ancient Greeks celebrated the Festival of Chloris and the...
"What are you planting Mama?" asked my youngest, as he pushed a stool up to the counter and clambered up. "I'm planting tomato and pepper seeds" I replied, smiling. I've becoming firmly convinced that children can detect...
What is the spring equinox? The spring equinox, also called vernal equinox, marks the moment when the sun shine directly on the equator so that there is an approximately equal amount of daylight to darkness. This astronomical moment is the first official day of...