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Fun Fall Activities for Families: A-maizing Fun Amongst the Corn Stalks

Never underestimate the power of a determined preschooler. It’s a lesson I learned last weekend when our family visited our local corn maze. Rather than get happily lost amongst the stalks in the Kiddie Corn Maze my daughter wanted to roam through the real deal-—more than 3 acres and 2 miles of trails. Did I say roam? I meant lead. The 4-year-old insisted on leading our group of friends (the most good natured friends who possess the patience of saints) through an Amazing Maize maze, carved out of corn stalks five times her height. It took us a while, but … Continue reading →

Fall Nature Teaching Opportunities

Fall is a wonderful time of year to get outdoors with children. The weather is great and there are usually all types of natural learning to explore. Nuts and seeds and leaves cover the ground and children can find a treasure at almost every turn. Parents can easily make wonderful fun and learning experiences from the outdoors. Simple items such as twigs and sticks can make for a lot of learning fun. Instead of watching your child run around yelling with a branch, help your child collect branches and organize them by size. Help your child learn some building skills … Continue reading →