Category: natural playgrounds/outdoor play

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natural playgrounds/outdoor play

Benefits of Outdoor Play

Outdoor play almost seems like something from the past. I’m probably dating myself, but when we were kids we played outside most of the time, especially in warm weather. We knew what time dinner was and we made sure we were home by then. When I was little I remember

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Mud Kitchen: Perfect for Natural Playgrounds

Spring is near! You know what that means — OUTDOOR PLAY!!!!!! Outdoor play is right up there with sensory play for me. The benefits of both are endless and it’s even better when those two concepts cross paths. Enter my outdoor mud kitchen. I started by researching on Pinterest. There

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caring for our planet

Natural Playground Ideas on a Budget

Need some natural playground ideas? Natural play spaces are all the rage right now, with good reason. So many benefits to having one! Wanting to create a fun area in your yard that will keep your kids outdoors all summer? Me too!  Here’s some ideas I’m loving for creating outdoor play

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Activities with/for kids

Herb Garden — Educational and Fun Outdoor Activity

Spring is my favorite time of year. It not only means warmer weather and sunshine, but it’s planting time!!!! As I have already mentioned in previous posts, gardening is such a meaningful activity to do as a family. Growing an herb garden is such a great activity for so many

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caring for our planet

Adding Natural Playground Elements to an Existing Playground

We don’t always have the option of scrapping an existing playground and starting from scratch. With budget, time and space restraints it can be difficult to work within the confines we are given. Natural playgrounds are all the rage because they have so many benefits. There are ways to easily

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