Pretend to be a green tree frog disappearing into a leaf or a brown snake blending into the mulch, exploring the ways that animals keep themselves safe through a sciency twist to hide and seek.
Unfold a world of discovery with maps—by exploring and creating their own, children build spatial awareness, storytelling skills, and a deeper sense of place.
Step into the rain for a gentle sensory adventure as your baby explores the world through sound, touch, and wonder, building brain connections with every raindrop.
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.
Turn a tub of water and natural items into a science lab by testing what floats, what sinks, and how water transforms things.
Test your memory and observation skills with a natural twist on a classic game! How many items do you think you can remember?
Traverse the textures, sounds, smells, and sights of nature—by exploring together and narrating the experience, you build language, connection, and curiosity.
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.
