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Fun “Back-Pocket” Activities to Get Kids Outside and Learning Through Play

As the school year kicks off, The Big Book of Nature Activities offers simple ways for parents, educators, and caretakers to balance homework and screens with outdoor play and discovery.

Young child smelling flowers in a school garden, learning about pollinators among green leaves.

How to Teach Kids About Pollinators in the School Garden

n The School Garden Curriculum, author Kaci Rae Christopher shares Observing Pollinators, an activity that helps kids connect with bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. By watching these busy helpers in…

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The Beauty of Frozen Light

Jacob Rodenburg, author of The Big Book of Nature Activities and The Book of Nature Connection, offers some ideas to help readers appreciate the unique beauty winter brings.

A snow-covered landscape with pine trees and a cozy cabin under a clear blue sky sets the perfect scene for festive outside family activities during the holidays.

Take the Holidays Outside with these Family Activities

Even in winter, the outdoors helps manage stress and energy, especially during the holidays. Explore ideas from Everyone Wins and The Big Book of Nature Activities—because the best gift is…

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Nature By Night: 2 Electrifying Activities Everyone Will Love

In this blog, we’ll explore two captivating nighttime activities from The Big Book of Nature Activities by Drew Monkman and Jacob Rodenburg that will spark curiosity and foster a deeper…

Two children playing on an ice-covered lake in the winter.

Ideas for At-Home Holiday Fun: Winter Scavenger Hunt for Kids

At one point, we all need to get up and take a break from reading. Even the most prolific readers eventually must stretch their legs. Why not learn while you…

Bird Mnemonics

Filled with fun activities for using all of your senses to engage with nature in a deep and nourishing way, The Book of Nature Connection is the perfect book for…

Fun “Back-Pocket” Activities to Get Kids Outside and Learning Through Play

How to Teach Kids About Pollinators in the School Garden

The Beauty of Frozen Light

Take the Holidays Outside with these Family Activities

Nature By Night: 2 Electrifying Activities Everyone Will Love

Ideas for At-Home Holiday Fun: Winter Scavenger Hunt for Kids

Bird Mnemonics

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