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Gratitude Gatherers: A Nature Scavenger Hunt for Thankful Hearts

How to create meaningful gratitude rituals using textures, treasures, and traditions from the natural world—adaptable for every climate, culture, and family

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November 24, 2025

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Unlocking Minds: How Nature-Based Toys Lead the Future of Learning and Cognitive Development

In a world increasingly dominated by screens, the return to nature-based toys is not just a nostalgic trend—it's a powerful movement reshaping how children learn and develop. These innovative tools…

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October 20, 2025

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Nature Learning: The Secret to Early Cognitive Growth

Our world is increasingly dominated by artificial interfaces-screens and structured environments. In this scenario, the natural world emerges as a vital playground for young minds. Nature-based learning offers children a…

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October 12, 2025

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Science in the Sandbox: Creative Paths to Using Research Outdoors in Early Learning

Nature is a fascinating teacher, especially for young minds eager to explore the world around them. Yet, bridging the gap between peer-reviewed research and practical activities for early childhood education…

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September 14, 2025

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Surprising, Powerful Ways to Link Indigenous Knowledge and Ecoliteracy

Children who grow up playing in forests, along rivers, and on village commons don’t just collect memories — they acquire living knowledge about how ecosystems work, how seasons cycle, and…

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August 10, 2025

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Celebrating Dirt

This week, we got some yard work done. I was amazed at how much work there was to do to maintain the soil: We had to rake out the old…

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July 3, 2021

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Moon time

Everyone has a favorite memory of the moon. Growing up in India when I was young, about 6-7 years old, I was not scared of the dark. Fear of the…

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May 24, 2021

Nature walk supports cognitive brain development

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Nurture Better Brain by Nature Walking

Around the world, May is generally a warm month. #Flowers are in full bloom. #Animal families are growing, and then there is an #abundance of green and natural life all…

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May 8, 2021

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Well being through Eco-Art- Therapy

Engaging in Art about nature deepens the connection with nature and provides well being. Picture courtesy: Wikimedia commons We all have a unique, deep, connection with nature. It could be…

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May 1, 2021

Green spaces are important for us.

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Earth Day Pledge: ‘Vitamin G’ Everyday

Contradictions abound about our choice of the location we live. We long for nature to relax, but we live crowded in the cities. Most human beings now live in the…

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April 19, 2021