{"id":151000000282,"date":"2021-04-01T20:10:19","date_gmt":"2021-04-01T20:10:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/keller\/?p=151000000282"},"modified":"2021-04-01T20:10:19","modified_gmt":"2021-04-01T20:10:19","slug":"preschoolers-and-nature-walks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/keller\/2021\/04\/01\/preschoolers-and-nature-walks\/","title":{"rendered":"Preschoolers and Nature Walks"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-image wp-image--no-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-151000000283 \" src=\"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/keller\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/151\/2021\/04\/nature-walk-with-preschoolers.jpg\" alt=\"Preschoolers and Nature Walks at Kids 'R' Kids Keller, preschool, daycare, childcare\" width=\"2240\" height=\"1493\" \/><\/figure><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Many experts talk about the beneficial health effects of being out in nature. Author Richard Louv writes in his book, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Last Child in the Woods<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, that we must save our children from \u201cnature-deficit disorder!\u201d This is a very interesting concept, but does it have to be complicated to plan nature walks with your preschooler? Thankfully, no!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To start with, there are technological advances that are in your favor!<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There are apps readily available if you need a magnifying glass on your smartphone. RV AppStudios (Magnifying Glass + Flashlight) offers a free version and has high reviews. This way, your preschooler can have access to a magnifying glass for the nature walk if you do not otherwise have one.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">PBS has a free \u201cOutdoor Family Fun with Plum\u201d app available on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pbskids.org\/apps\/outdoor-family-fun-with-plum.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">pbskids.org<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. This character, Plum, gives different outdoor missions for your family to then explore and conquer in the great outdoors.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Here are simple ways to have a successful nature walk with your preschooler.<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Have the right supplies. This can include a magnifying glass (or binoculars) and a small bucket for your preschooler to keep any special things found on the nature walk. (You will just need to be aware of any rules if you are in a State Park, etc.) You can also keep a spare pair of clothes in your vehicle in case your preschooler gets dirty from the exploration.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Keep a balance between parent-led and child-led activities. You can lead a prepared activity, like a simple scavenger hunt, but your preschooler will also benefit from free-play. It is fun to observe a preschooler\u2019s mind in action.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Whether it is parent-led or child-led, encourage your preschooler to use their senses when on the nature walk.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You can pull off a successful nature walk, with just a few simple preparations. A child\u2019s natural exploration will take off when given the opportunity to be out in nature.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you enjoyed this blog, please take a look at our school\u2019s<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/keller\/blog\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">blog page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. There you will find blogs on a wide variety of topics that we believe will be beneficial to you and your family.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Want to learn more about<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/keller\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Kids \u2018R\u2019 Kids Learning Academy of Keller<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> located in Keller, Texas? Our mission is to provide secure, nurturing, and educational environments for children ages 6 weeks \u2013 12 years. We help children to bloom into responsible, considerate, and contributing members of society. For more information, give us a call or stop by for a tour! We\u2019d love to get to know you and your family.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many experts talk about the beneficial health effects of being out in nature. 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