15 Best Ways to Get Kids Into Nature (and Fight Nature-Deficit Disorder)
Parents know that getting kids into the great outdoors is excellent for their health and development. But it can be tricky convincing kids to head outside, even if the whole family tags along. Here are the best ways to encourage children to embrace nature at any age.
Put Nature in Their Hands
If you want your child to appreciate everything nature has to offer, you need to nature within their grasp. The following resources can help provide you with some ideas.
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DIY Nature Exploration Kit for Kids
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Make the Outdoors a Classroom
If you really want to make the most of your child’s time in nature, then you need to make their time outdoors educational. Fortunately, you don’t need to venture to a nature preserve or a park to make that happen — you can find many opportunities in your own backyard!
50 Ways to Explore Nature in Your Own Backyard
100 Things to Do Before, During, and After a Nature Walk
How to Safely Observe Wildlife from Your Home
Take Reading Outdoors! Creating a Multi-Sensory Reading Experience
Teach Your Children the Importance of Going Green
Have Ideas Ready for All Seasons
Don’t let the colder months — or the warmer months, for that matter! — get in the way of your child’s time in nature. There are plenty of things you can do year-round!
7 Simple Springtime Outdoor Activities
Fun with Kids and Nature: Vernal Pools!
15 Summer Nature Activities for Kids
Outside Fall Activities for Kids: 11 Ways to Play with Leaves
5 Ideas for Exploring Nature with Kids This Winter
Encouraging children to get excited about nature takes more than subtle suggestions. You need a range of engaging activities and ideas no matter the weather or season. However, with these strategies, you can get your kids outside — and learning — in no time.
Submitted by
Jenny Miller:
jenny@stopndd.org
https://stopndd.org/
Putting an End to Nature-Deficit Disorder