Go outside each morning with your child
and check the sky to see what kind of day it
will be.
Create a daily routine of going outside for at least an hour. This helps to establish a routine and consistency as the outdoors becomes a part of the daily routine.
Tell stories from your own childhood about what you did outside in nature. Find creative ways for your children to have similar experiences.
Take a Voyage of Discovery Walk around the block with a magnifying glass.
Place a hoop on the ground or use a sting laid down in a circle about 36 inches in diameter. Look very carefully to see all the different life forms within the circle!
Create a "My Nature Stories" scrapbook for stories and pictures. Set a special time to share it with the family.
Take your child on longer nature walks. Look for organized family friendly outings and activities hosted by various nature organizations. Purchase binoculars as well as field guides that your child can begin to study.
Encourage your child to begin a nature journal. Bring a small notebook out into the woods to record observations.
Supplement their reading collection with natural history books. Reading is another activity that children are losing touch with. Combine two vital components to their development, nature and reading, by encouraging them to read books about wildlife and nature.
Take your child out in all sorts of weather, as long as it does not pose a risk to your safety. Remember, there is no bad weather, just bad clothes! Dress appropriately, and have fun!