Educating our children outside (homeschooling or not!) is a great way to bring the natural world to the forefront of their minds and make it fun. Weather it is practical information (like First Aid), homeschool curriculums or just fun things to learn about the natural world, this page has got you covered. Head to the bottom for a breakdown by category.
DIY Fire Starters Kids Can Make
Everyone loves having outdoor fires with kids, but sometimes starting them takes time and patience that you don’t have. Luckily, …
A well-stocked first aid kit should be a foundational piece of gear for every outdoor adventuring person. You might not need it every time, but …
What to do about ticks and your outdoor life
Last year, five-year-old Max woke up with a low-grade fever. Assuming it was a viral infection, his …
How to stop the spread of invasive species as you hike, boat and camp
We are in the middle of our Clean Your Gear Challenge week …
Help your family get started camping
Camping can be incredibly daunting, especially when you’re first starting out. In an effort to help, we have gathered all …
First Aid Kits for the Outdoor Family
We’ve all been there. A bike crash that results in a gashed open knee. Stumbling upon a surprise ground …
Everyone loves getting mail. Now more than ever getting a little boost for your family life at home is always welcome, especially if it keeps …
Last summer I started using the Wild Math Curriculum First Grade edition. My kids spent the summer working on addition and subtraction facts and having …
Mid-spring, I started using Wild Math (check out our original review of the program as a whole here! and a review of fourth grade Wild …
We love to rock it around here. Whether it’s upbeat tunes to get us going in the morning, relaxing melodies for evenings at home, or …
Making a journey stick is a fun way to involve children of all ages in an explorative, outdoor activity. This is an activity you can …
When we take our kids outside, we always say “Safety First,” but don’t always consciously stop to think about what that means. Managing risk as …
Learning Outside and About the Outdoors
- 100+ Ideas for Outdoor Family Fun During Covid-19
- How to do School Outside
- Wild Math Curriculum Overview
- Wild Math Second Grade Review
- Wild Math Fourth Grade Review
- Bringing the Outdoors In (and invitation to play and learn)
- Forest Club – A Year of Activities, Crafts and Exploring Nature
- Outdoor Games and Indoor Active Play for days you can’t get out
Our Favorite Outdoor Books, Podcasts & Music
- Best Music for Outdoor Kids
- Best Podcasts for Nature Loving Kids
- Best Books for Outdoor Lovers of All Ages
- Outdoor Adventure Series for Kids
- Diverse Books for Outdoor Kids
Safety
Wildhood Series: Preserve their Wildhood
- Learning to Let Go and Let Children Explore
- Wild Water Play
- Go Play in the Mud
- Embracing the Creepy Crawlies
- Engaging the Senses