Outdoor Play

Spring & Summer Nature Lessons for Kids: Checking Out All the Creepy Crawlies!

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There are nature lessons for kids that are taught in the classroom…and then there are nature lessons for kids that are taught exactly where they should be: in the beautiful outdoors.  Let’s talk a little more about the latter, shall …

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Fall & Winter Nature Lessons for Kids (or Snooping Around the Woods on a Chilly Day!)

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There are nature lessons for kids that are taught in the classroom…and then there are nature lessons for kids that are taught exactly where they should be: in the beautiful outdoors. Even though we are now quickly getting into the …

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50 Fun Fall Activities For Kids (or Lots of Cool Cool-Weather Things to Do!)

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Ahhh…the  leaves are suddenly turning brilliant hues of red, orange, and yellow. The air is decidedly crisper. And the days are getting noticeably shorter. It’s official: Fall has finally arrived. And with the cooler weather comes — you guessed it! …

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Fall Into Apple Season

Posted on by Playful Project Mom Cindy

It’s time to retire the lemonade stand and hang up your beach towels because summer is coming to a close. Now, before you start getting worked up about the fluffy white and bitter cold, treat yourself to this season’s finest: …

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Gardening Fun with Kids (Or How to Prove Plants Don’t Just Show Up in Stores!)

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When I was five years old, we moved into a new house. The backyard wasn’t very big, but my father immediately turned the whole thing — I mean, the whole entire thing — into a garden. I helped him plant …

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Back to School

Posted on by Playful Project Mom Cindy

Only three weeks left of summer before it’s back to school! Has your child been keeping up with the summer reading? I didn’t even make it to my local library’s summer reading program sign-ups! I did check out books, though. …

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Summer Ed 101: Don’t Stop Learning!

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Sure, summer seems like the perfect time for kids to just relax and take it easy — 24/7. But, by the time August rolls around, that can get a little old. Waking up late. Playing. Eating. Playing some more. Eating …

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Backyard Carnival

Posted on by Playful Project Mom Cindy

Funnel cakes, cotton candy, rides and prizes! Who doesn’t love a good old fashion carnival? Sigh…the mark of the end of summer. School supplies are well stocked on the shelves but that doesn’t mean you can’t end summer vacation at …

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Block-N-Roll

Posted on by Playful Project Mom Cindy

“Step right up, step right up!” “Only one wins!” “We have a winner, here!” Carnival games are enticing…especially the prizes. In fact, the hanging prizes usually lure eager children (and parents) to try their luck at carnival competitions. There was …

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She Sells Seashells by the Seashore

Posted on by Playful Project Mom Cindy

On our recent vacation to the beach, I enjoyed watching the morning crowd of runners, fishermen and seashell collectors. People bent over in purposeful poses, meticulously searching for that flawless yet unique find. But who says perfection can’t be found …

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