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Outdoor Activities for Ages 3-5

Outdoor Activities for Ages 3-5

 

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Where the Wild Things Are
by Kate Brophy
Create a sanctuary to explore and nurture the natural world — no matter where you live.
Outdoor Art-ventures
Explore creativity in the great outdoors.
Lemonade Stand
Uncover the math learning opportunities of this classic summer activity.
Help Create a Garden at Your Child's School
by Deb Levine
Last October, all 500 kids at my children’s school were served a salad of veggies grown just on the other side of
Flower Power
Flower fabric prints make great gifts.
Outdoors-In Crafts
by Ellen Church
Finders keepers: Everything your child needs for art and science projects is at his fingertips.
Catch the Wind
Whoosh! This great craft will teach your child the power of a summer breeze.
Dancing With the Wind
Science springs to life when little ones move with the breeze.
Think Outside the Sand Box
Kids love digging holes and building castles with sand, but this ancient play stuff is packed with possibilities that go beyond the pail.
Natural Learning
by Mary Rivkin, PhD
Guide your child’s curiosity outdoors and open up a love of science.

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