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Outdoor Exploration & Discovery
26. Nature scavenger hunt
Create a picture list of leaves, flowers, and rocks to find around the yard.
27. Bug hotel building
Stack sticks, pinecones, and leaves in a jar to attract friendly insects.
28. Garden planting project
Plant easy seeds like sunflowers or beans and watch them grow.
29. Painted rock hiding
Decorate rocks and hide them in the yard for discovery‑style play.
30. Cloud watching session
Lie on a blanket and describe shapes in the sky—wind down time.
31. Backyard bird feeding
Hang a simple feeder and observe the fluttering visitors.
32. Chalk sidewalk art
Let imagination run wild with colorful chalk on the pavement.
33. Nature bag collecting
Give them a small bag to collect leaves, petals, and smooth rocks.
34. Picnic snack on a blanket
Pack simple finger snacks and enjoy eating together outside.
35. Shadow tracing
Chalk around shadows of toys and watch them “move” throughout the day.
36. Mini obstacle course
Use cones, blankets, and pillows to create toddler‑safe challenges.
37. Kite learning day
Fly a small kite together—you can help guide the string.
38. Garden hose hose‑painting
Let them aim a hose at a wall or paper for fresh-water art.
39. Backyard animal tracking
Look for footprints, bird tracks, or ant trails and follow them.
40. Pond or puddle exploration
Observe nature puddles or shallow ponds with a little net.
41. Mud pie baking
Let them cook a ‘mud pie’ with leaves, water, and mud.
42. Color collecting
Match found objects to color‑coded cards or buckets.
43. Outdoor story time
Read a short book beneath a shade tree or umbrella.
44. Flower‑petal sensory bin
Combine petals, pine needles, and water in a bin for sniffy fun.
45. Bird song mimic
Listen to birds and try to imitate the songs you hear.
46. Water puddle jumping
After rain, let them hop and splash in puddles—boots optional.
47. Garden yoga
Guide gentle poses and stretches on a grassy mat.
48. Stringing nature‑bead necklaces
Use pipe cleaners and large flower petals or leaves.
49. Bug‑catcher exploration
Use a clear jar to watch ants or ladybugs visit nearby.
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50. Exploration with magnifying glass
Peek closely at leaves, grass, or bubbles to spark wonder.
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