HIKES

Hikes. Often we really want to do them as a family, but initially not everyone is on board. So, we set a purpose. When my oldest was 2 or 3 years old, he loved maps. I made him a “map book”. I literally bought blank board books on Amazon and pasted in old maps and random maps from places we had been. I told him to pack his back pack and binoculars and map book and he would lead the way on our hikes. Stopping every so often, he would take out his map book and navigate us in the correct direction! 🥹❤️

Now that we have four kiddos, everyone is in charge of a task. Someone carries the binoculars, someone pockets the magnifying glass, someone holds the bug container and of course someone navigates with a “map”. It helps them get out and get some fresh air and nature play, and helps us parents get some exercise!

Often times we find that the kids are a bit resistant walking out the door, but once we are out of the house and have a purpose, they’re completely on board!

Link to blank board books: https://amzn.to/3ydSp7E

Link to binoculars we love: https://amzn.to/3Jkqn0H

Link to bug catcher: https://amzn.to/3ZKm0Bj

Link to magnifying glass: https://amzn.to/3SVVPWf