Nature Archives - Natural Beach Living https://www.naturalbeachliving.com/category/nature/ educating children with hands on activities Fri, 02 Oct 2026 04:41:00 +0000 en hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.8 Recycled Crayon Rain Cloud Craft https://www.naturalbeachliving.com/recycled-crayon-rain-cloud-craft/ https://www.naturalbeachliving.com/recycled-crayon-rain-cloud-craft/#respond Wed, 30 Sep 2026 03:50:00 +0000 https://www.naturalbeachliving.com/?p=67971 Spring is on the way and it’s bringing lots of weather changes. This upcoming season of change and rebirth is a good time to begin teaching preschoolers about the weather. Lately, we’ve been learning a lot about clouds so I’ve...

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]]> https://www.naturalbeachliving.com/fall-tree-art-projects/feed/ 1 How to Make Apple Birdseed Homemade Bird Feeders Everyone Loves https://www.naturalbeachliving.com/apple-birdseed-homemade-bird-feeders-kids/ https://www.naturalbeachliving.com/apple-birdseed-homemade-bird-feeders-kids/#comments Mon, 21 Sep 2026 23:07:00 +0000 https://www.naturalbeachliving.com/?p=24552 We love feeding our feathered friends, and we think it is important to do it every season. Plus, birds are fun to learn about and watch. These homemade bird feeders make a great fall craft project for kids and adults....

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]]> https://www.naturalbeachliving.com/apple-birdseed-homemade-bird-feeders-kids/feed/ 1 The Best Thankful Tree for Practicing Gratitude https://www.naturalbeachliving.com/thankful-tree/ https://www.naturalbeachliving.com/thankful-tree/#comments Fri, 18 Sep 2026 04:50:00 +0000 https://www.naturalbeachliving.com/?p=66184 I’m so excited to share with you one of my favorite Thanksgiving traditions: A Thankful Tree. Thankful trees are a creative way to spend time cultivating gratitude with your family this holiday season. This beautiful tradition will help you focus...

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]]> https://www.naturalbeachliving.com/thankful-tree/feed/ 2 The Best Squirrel Activities for Preschool and Kindergarten https://www.naturalbeachliving.com/squirrel-activities-for-preschool-kindergarten/ https://www.naturalbeachliving.com/squirrel-activities-for-preschool-kindergarten/#comments Fri, 18 Sep 2026 03:00:00 +0000 https://www.naturalbeachliving.com/?p=14238 Fall is such a fun time to explore all of the sights, sounds, and smells in nature. So, I thought it would be fun to have a theme week about squirrels. Squirrels have been a big topic in our house...

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]]> https://www.naturalbeachliving.com/letter-n-nature-sensory-play/feed/ 9 Fall Beginning Letter Sound Alphabet Clip Cards (Free Printables) https://www.naturalbeachliving.com/fall-beginning-letter-sound/ https://www.naturalbeachliving.com/fall-beginning-letter-sound/#comments Tue, 08 Sep 2026 03:30:00 +0000 https://www.naturalbeachliving.com/?p=7237 Welcome to our exciting exploration of Free Fall Beginning Letter Sound Alphabet Clip Cards! As the leaves change and the air turns crisp, there’s no better time to engage young learners in fun and interactive activities that enhance their literacy...

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]]> https://www.naturalbeachliving.com/fall-activities-for-kids/feed/ 0 The Ultimate Guide for the Best Fall Ever – Fall Bucket List Printable https://www.naturalbeachliving.com/ultimate-guide-for-the-best-fall-ever/ https://www.naturalbeachliving.com/ultimate-guide-for-the-best-fall-ever/#comments Wed, 02 Sep 2026 03:20:00 +0000 https://www.naturalbeachliving.com/?p=12998 Autumn is upon us, and I am so excited to start enjoying fall activities with the kids. Even though I love summer, something about cozy sweaters, apple cider, and a great book warms my heart. I put together the ultimate...

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