Monthly Archives: April 2010

7 Outdoor Fun Must-Dos!

April 28, 2010

Bethey There are some things that all children should have the opportunity to do outside.

Who am I kidding – there are A LOT of things, but I have contained myself.

Below you will find a list of seven (7) key outdoor activities that all kids should take a crack at — complete with instructions, just in case you are out of practice. ;-)

7  outdoor fun must-dos:

  1. fly a kite
  2. make a fairy house
  3. whistle with a blade of grass
  4. skip a stone
  5. build a fort
  6. make a rockin’ s’more (mmmmm!)
  7. make a crown of dandelions

Luckily, my friend Kari at Active Kids Club has made a video to teach all us kids (young and young at heart!) how to make dandelion crowns!

Check it out below!

Now, I fully expect y’all to send me pictures of you and the kids in your world proudly sporting dandelion crowns or engaged in any of the other activities above.

Ooooh, videos would be great. We could post them, if you are open to sharing!

I’ll be waiting…

See ya outside! ~ The Grass Stain Guru

We Play Come play at the Childhood 101 We Play link up!

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Mystery Critter #46

April 24, 2010

Trying to see. 103/365

Who’s ready to grab their binoculars and go on a Mystery Critter safari with me?!

You all are getting so good at these!

So, put on your thinking caps and let’s play! And remember, no cheating. ;-)

CRITTER CLUES:

  • I am a mammal
  • I feast on tubers, grasses, fruit and fungi
  • I am active day & night
  • I can be a problem in orchards
  • I live in woodlands & grassy areas

So, what am I?

Make your guess then go to eNature for the answer and more interesting facts.

Did you get it right?

If not, no worries. You will have another chance next week!

So, get out there and see what there is to see. It’s free admission weekend in US National Parks — so why not take your wildlife detective skills further afield this week?!

And don’t forget! Join the Wildobs community and share your wild adventures with the world.

And, in case you haven’t figure out just how cool wildlife is yet — check this fella out!

See ya outside! ~ The Grass Stain Guru


Creative Commons License photo credit: Graham – Kalahama

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See & Hear Nature Challenge #3

April 21, 2010

This week, Jane has us checking out one of the first birds that most children learn to recognize — the American Robin.

I vividly remember my grandmother (Nanny) reciting a nursery rhyme about robins as I watched them hunt in my front yard for juicy worms.

I loved to go out after it rained and watch the robins feast! (Apparently, I had no compassion for worms as a child!) ;-)

So, get out there and spot a robin having a snack.

Let me know if the early bird really does get the worm!

See ya outside! ~ The Grass Stain Guru

Be sure to check out Jane’s site — Take a Walk Books! You can also follow her on Twitter @JaneKirkland.

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