Getting outside is the perfect way to relax, socialize, and connect with nature. Walking outside can provide an opportunity for kids to observe wildlife, learn about different plants and trees, and engage in physical activity. It's easy, you can start at home in your yard then venture around the Conejo Valley, Malibu, Calabasas, Thousand Oaks, Newbury Park, Oak Park, Agoura Hills and Westlake Village to explore some more.
In addition to the educational and physical benefits, spending time in nature has been shown to have positive effects on mental health, which can be particularly important for children. It can help reduce stress, improve mood, and promote overall well-being.
Take a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life while you enjoy some fresh air and appreciate the beauty of the outdoors. Visit your favorite local park or try a new one. Go for a kid-friendly hike and have a picnic. There's really no wrong way to get outside!
Here are five creative ideas to help you and your kiddos explore nature in a whole new way:
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1. Make it a Rainbow Walk
Find something in nature of every color of the rainbow: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet. Bonus points if you actually know the difference between blue, indigo, and violet . . . double bonus points if you tell me so I'll know too!
Bring your camera so you can take pictures of what you find. Afterward, create a photo album keepsake of your Rainbow Nature Walk.
2. Go on a Nature Scavenger Hunt
Create different Bingo cards with items you might find during a day spent outside, such as butterflies, spiders, pine cones, ladybugs, grasshoppers, dandelions, clouds, trees, the sun, squirrels, and grass.
You can use words if your kiddos are already reading - bonus if they practice writing them on the card - or make your own with pictures from your computer, a free online design tool, or have your kids draw the pictures.
Here is a Free printable Nature Scavenger Hunt you can download and print at home or use on your phone or mobile device
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3. Create Projects with Natural Objects
It's the time of year when we're spending even more time outside enjoying the change in season and the longer hours of sun.
Get the kids engaged in a creative way outdoors this spring by challenging them to make art projects from found natural objects. The best part about using nature for art is you can use almost anything — flowers, rocks, sticks, leaves — anything they can find!
4. Explore Your Senses
One of the ways I reduce my brain clutter is to connect with my surroundings through my senses. In the middle of your walk, stop and observe your surroundings.
Try to name 5 things you can see, 4 things you can touch, 3 things you can hear, 2 things you can smell, and 1 thing you can taste. You can bring a treat on your walk to ensure you have a good answer for the last one!
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5. Look A Little Closer.
Give your child a magnifying glass and take a closer look at tree bark, flower petals, and even dirt. Lift up logs and look under rocks. A whole other world exists at our feet!
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