No recess equals wild and crazy kids
I dare anyone to say that kids don’t need recess to learn. There is no better way to prove this than an old-fashioned rainy day. Today was such a day. […]
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Cave of the Mounds: A great escape from protesting or anything else
Once again, a major protest at the State Capitol coincided with one of my outings. I have to say that I was happy to be heading away from town. Protesting
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Why kids don’t walk and what we can do about it
I hated walking as a kid and would beg my mom to drive me places. “You can walk,” she’d say and then explain how when SHE was a girl she
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Wisconsin Protest Meets Outdoor Adventure
Last week I canceled Ski club. Organizers also canceled most of Winterfest. Not for extreme cold or lack of snow, but because of the protest at the Capitol. It’s been
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Is it ever too cold to Get Kids Outside?
Thursday was cold, very cold. Temps topped out at about 10 degrees with a nasty wind chill. As a result, kids at Lowell and Emerson Elementary schools had no recess
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An Eagle Fan in Wisconsin: Not a joke
Go Eagles! What are you crazy! Not those Eagles, but the REAL eagles of Wisconsin. Last Saturday, I took 40 kids and parents on a chartered bus to Eagle Days
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Bad Van Behavior Kills Ski Fun
What is fun? Cross Country Skiing What kills fun? Driving a 15-passenger-van full of kids, three of which are fighting in the back. Last week Thursday was the first day
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How Not to Crash: Safe Sledding Technique for Kids
Sledding is fun, but it only takes one accident to ruin everything. A few simple tips can keep your event safe. 1) Teach kids how to roll out of their
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Blissful Solo Skiing: A Joyful Escape to Indian Lake
On Sunday, I went cross-country skiing at Indian Lake County Park . Without kids. Without anyone. It was blissful. This doesn’t mean that I’m out of the kid business. Ski
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Two Cool Things: Nature Hike made Easy
Looking for an easy Nature Hike? Just ask the kids to find two cool things. I did this with a small group of Kindergarten and First Graders and was amazed
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