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Embracing outdoor learning as a new classroom offers a myriad of transformative benefits for children. From enhancing academic performance to promoting physical and emotional well-being, the great outdoors becomes a dynamic and inspiring setting for education. In this blog, we delve into the reasons why outdoor learning should be your child's new classroom, unlocking the doors to a world of holistic development and boundless exploration.
Paracords are a type of lightweight, durable cord that has many uses. It's most known for being used in the creation of survival bracelets, but there are plenty of other ways to use a paracord that are just as creative and fun. 
Mother Nature is a strong and consistent force in our lives, just like any mother in our lives who work hard and keep on going.  Why don’t we look at some beautiful, simple and environmentally friendly art!

The aurora borealis (northern lights) put on their dance about 60 miles above the earth’s surface when electrically charged particles collide with gasses in the atmosphere.

Don’t live far enough north? No worries. There are plenty of videos online that show the northern lights. Maybe you can watch them in a dark room at night to make it more interesting.

Winter brings special opportunities for creative expression. Nature herself creates a gallery of wonderwhen the temperatures dip below freezing and provides a canvas of white snow. It almost begs for us toget out thereandaddsome of our own personal creativity.

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When you think of activities to do during the winter months in Canada, you may think of the usual sledding, ice skating, building a snowman, or dog sledding. But how about creating your own Winter Olympics in the backyard or local park?
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Valentines shmalentines, right? Instead of cards and chocolates this year, give hallmark a break and get creative with some fun outdoor-spired crafts and gifts for those special people in your life.
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Craft projects don’t have to be reserved for summer.  Crafts using elements from nature can happen in any season.  Bird feeders are welcome at any season as birds are migrating in the fall, feeding their young in the spring, or settling in for a cold winter’s night. And gathering natural treasures all through the year can spark everyone’s imagination.
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This fall leaf craft is great for kids of all ages. BONUS: it's relatively simple and everything that’s needed, you should have on hand. All you need is half an hour, some wax paper, leaves, and a glue stick (optional to add a construction paper border around the edges).
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