by Diane Schwartz, Get Kids Outside Summertime flies by so fast. Before you know it, back-to-school ads will start. Enjoy the summer by giving your kids wonder-filled activities that will delight and engage them. 1. Catch a firefly or two or three in a jar: No insect says summer like the firefly. These gentle insects light up […]
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Join Get Kids Outside on Friday, July 11 at 7:30 p.m. for a magical Fireflyhike at Indian Lake County Park, 8183 Hwy 19, Cross Plains, WI. We’ll take an easy one-mile hike around the lake and then, as the sun sets, we’ll start to see hundreds of fireflies. Why do they blink? What makes them glow? We may even catch a few. If
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“Go play outside.” It’s so simple you would think that all parents would do it. But they don’t. As parents, you have the most influence on your child. Here are few tips to encourage outdoor play that do not take much time, energy or money. 1. Tell you Your Kids to “Go Play Outside” Yes, it’s
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Guest Post by Rachel Thomas Since my children were very small we have made it a habit to spend as much time outside as possible, but it’s not always easy. Our schedules are hectic and technology is such that most of us hardly even think about going outside. It seems our attention is either on
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Hiking is a great way to teach map reading skills. In the photo, I am showing a student the map at Cherokee Marsh. Map reading teaches spatial awareness and boosts confidence. Kids always ask, “How far have we hiked? Have we hike a mile yet?” Showing them a map and then hiking the trail is
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You can’t keep a good stick down. In an instant, kids will transform the humble stick into just about anything and you should let them: Walking stick Crutch Stir Stick Microphone Magic wand Eating tool Fishing pole Drawing tool Building material Flag for a sand castle Digging tool and lots more… What’s not to love about
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It’s autumn in Wisconsin and nothing is better than that. Get outside with your kids this fall and create memories to last a lifetime. Here are a few of my favorite fall outings with links to help you create your own memorable adventures. Have fun and write to let me know your own favorites. 1.
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By Joe Laing, guest author Looking to reel the kids out of the house? Fishing is a great way to get them away from the computer and bond with them in the great outdoors. The Midwest is full of incredible spots for your family to cast their lines. Here are some tips and places to
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Do you walk less than you used to? Do you watch more television? Do you spend more time at the computer? Are you getting older and moving less?* Do you drive your kids to school even though they could walk or ride their bikes? Is your job more sedentary than it used to be? Do
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Forget Basketball. March is all about mud, sandhill cranes and those glorious first warm days. A few weeks ago, I took 12 kids and two adult volunteers to Cherokee Marsh for some mudilicious fun. We also had fun tromping on the ice, playing with sticks, spotting sandhill cranes and soaking up the warmth of the
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