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Mud ice cream for the win!😁🙌🏻🍦
Mother Natured
Making MUD ice creams is going to get messy, let’s face it, but when kids get messy it usually means that they’re going to have a VERY GOOD time!
mothernatured.com/nature-play/ice-cream-nature-play/
Do you let your kids climb trees? If so, how do you balance their need for this type of risky play with your wish to keep them safe?
Parents - Stop Worrying and Let Your Child Climb Trees!
rainorshinemamma.com
Parents' fear is keeping many kids from climbing trees these days. That's a shame, because tree climbing benefits children in many ways. Here's why!Wow. This girl is proof that one person CAN make a difference❤️️ Congratulations, Greta Thunberg.
Swedish teen climate activist Greta Thunberg nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
theglobeandmail.com
Three Norwegian lawmakers nominated the teen, saying they believe ‘the massive movement Greta has set in motion is a very important peace contribution’“It's as if we've become convinced that young children are just wasting their valuable time when they "just" play, that every minute spent not exploring math, science and creativity leaves our kids another minute behind those Chinese kids who, legend has it, never rest.”
teachertomsblog.blogspot.com
Why are so many of us so afraid to just let children play? Some time ago, we got out our boxes of Magna-Tiles...”From preschool programs to community-based meetups to weekly nature classes, outdoor programs are increasing in popularity. And it isn't just kids who are reaping the rewards.”
Are Outdoor Preschools Changing U.S. Education? | REI Co-op Journal
rei.com
A look at the rising number of outdoor preschools and kindergartens in the U.S., where programs saw a 66 percent increase between 2016 and 2017.