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toddlers water painting

Water Paint

All the fun of painting, without any of the cleanup! "Paint" outdoor surfaces with water, observing how water changes the look of things and how the sun and wind affect how things dry.

red bucket next to stack of rocks, pinecones, twigs

Sink or Float

Turn a tub of water and natural items into a science lab by testing what floats, what sinks, and how water transforms things.

Fall leaves on table

Memory Game

Test your memory and observation skills with a natural twist on a classic game! How many items do you think you can remember? 

young child holding a yellow autumn leaf in front of face

Five Senses

Traverse the textures, sounds, smells, and sights of nature—by exploring together and narrating the experience, you build language, connection, and curiosity.

young children using binoculars to bird watch

Bird Watch

Set up a birdwatching station with binoculars, books, field guides, and more—this simple activity invites observation, curiosity, and a front-row seat to nature in action.

child creating heart on sidewalk with pinecones and leaves

Shape Sort

Try this creative twist on chalk drawings! Build early math and literacy skills by drawing chalk shapes and filling them with matching nature treasures.

caregiver teaching toddler how to clap

Musical Connections

Use your voice! Whether it’s a silly song you just made up or a sweet, familiar lullaby, your voice helps babies build language, feel secure, and connect with the world around them.

child sitting outside drawing in journal

Nature Journal

Take a notebook and some simple art supplies out into nature, drawing and writing down what you notice.

Pagination

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