Take advantage of your son’s natural curiosity, and provide him with plenty of experiences to explore nature using all of his senses. For example, go for a nature walk and let your son have fun navigating his way through rocks, mud, tree branches and roots. You can also give him a bucket so he can collect leaves, acorns, pinecones or any other “treasure” he finds. Create a scavenger hunt that includes different sounds, animals, plants and trees, and work together as a family to find all of the items on your list. If you are not able to venture that far from your home, there are many fun things you can do in your own backyard. Give your son a plastic shovel, and let him dig for worms in your garden. Grab some sidewalk chalk and do some art or play games like hopscotch. Or, use a paintbrush and water to paint rocks, the pavement, or even the fence. It might get messy, but that’s part of the fun!
