Learning Activities:
You can search nature-based words like mud, stick, critter, etc. or academic topics like science, math, literacy, etc. or developmental skills like problem solving, fine motor skills, balance, etc, or try other key words you are looking for.
Moths v. Butterflies
Comparing butterflies and moths with facts and activities for exploration!
Butterfly Beauty +
Butterflies are beautiful creatures. Find out how the beauty of their wings saves their lives every day, plus fun activities for children of ALL ages to better understand butterflies.
Log Rolling
Log rolling is both fun and educational- learn tips to best enjoy the experience
don’t let critters BUG you
Help your child overcome their fear of bugs & gain empathy for all living things by creating a Critter Rescue Kit!
Critter Playground
Most children dream about designing and creating their own playground- & now they can!
Critter Observation Mazes
Creating a critter observation maze can be fun and challenging to make and even more fun to observe in action!
a-Maze-ing Sticks!
Is constructing stick mazes more fun than solving stick mazes? Find out the benefits of both!
Stick Geometry
Get geometry to “STICK in your kids in brains” by using sticks as learning manipulatives
Stick Swing
A rope, a stick, and a tree- learn how to combine these into endless fun as a stick swing
Stick Art
2D & 3D stick art, and the importance of patterns
Wonder Y Stick
Wonder Y Sticks enhances learning on every hike!
Stick-tastic
What makes stick play sticktastic? Safety tips and learning activities.
Whittling Sticks
Learn more about whittling with kids; including safety, benefits, and activities.
Stick Rulers
Learn how to make nature rulers, the benefits of making a ruler from natural materials, and a downloadable PDF of an outdoor measuring mission.
4th of July in Nature
How to celebrate 4th of July through nature. Downloadable 4th of July themed scavenger hunt included.
Mud Bricks
Learn how to make mud bricks and download a PDF of STEM inspired mud brick challenges.
Natural Paintbrush
Learn to make your own natural paintbrush!
Mud Painting
Ready to mud paint? Learn how to make mud paint, where to best mud paint, and what tools to use for mud painting.
Mud Cooking
Find a mud-cake recipe to create a dirty delicious treat with your child or a template to create your own recipe together!
Mudalicious
Dig into mud play! Mud is a wonderful, engaging medium for sensory play and learning. It can also be good for you….