This is a look back at getting the kids outside in 2010. When I was growing up, playing and being outside was just part of childhood. This is not true for my children. We live in a part of the country where there is very little nature unless you seek it out. My husband and I have to be mindful about getting our children outside to play and experience nature. Children love nature and want to be in it. Give kids the opportunity and they relish it. It suits their natural curiosity and energy perfectly. So tell the kids, go play outside. If you can’t, try to make it happen for them.
Watching the clouds go by and the light in the trees.
The joy of finding a ladybug.
The shore is the perfect place for kids to explore and experience nature.
Hermit crabs ARE fun and provide hours of entertainment to little ones.
To experience the cool of a stream on a hot and humid summer day….priceless.
Netting for crabs…even if unsuccessful, what a memory maker.
Walking in a field with century old stone walls and barns….let their imagination go wild.
Running through tall grass on a cool autumn day…good stuff.
The hat is a prop, but one picked by my son. He instinctively knew this hat would be a perfect compliment to being outside. It was his idea to go sit in the grass. Honestly, I think he was pretending to be a wild animal.
A snowy day for this city boy from Texas….a rare and welcome treat.
Snow angels…what else do I need to say?
Please get your kids to play outside. You should play outside. If you don’t live near nature, make plans to get to it. Plan your family vacation around outdoor activities. These are the memories your kids will remember. So go play outside in 2011!
