Gardening

It's almost Spring time! While you get outside to clean up your yard and plant your garden, don't forget to involve your kids.--Target and the dollar store have adorable children size garden tools that I highly recommend.--Whether it's helping to dig in the dirt, move rocks, or rake the yard; you will be surprised at how much you and your child will get a kick out of working together in the yard. Working in the yard can build muscles, reinforce hand-eye coordination, encourage problem solving skills, and it helps to fill their lungs with good ol' fresh air. There is a great benefit to getting outside and encouraging our children to engage in nature. By assisting in the responsibility of tending to your yard, they get a first hand look at what it takes to care for plant life while discovering everything nature has to offer.

Remember to take time to explore. The backyard is a whole new world filled with plants, bugs, worms, birds, and more! Use all your senses and see what you can discover together.