Technology Tidbit - Get Outside!
(Part of our Stay-At-Home series focused on practical ways you can use a resource to foster creativity, connections, and collaboration.) Parents - There is a growing body of research that shows being outside in nature can have positive benefits for our mental well-being. With what we are dealing with currently, I think we all can use activities that are good for our mental health. Go for a walk There are many activities that you can do while walking. Here are some suggestions to make it an learning adventure: Make Observations Have kids share or journal what they experienced with their senses during the walk. For instance, today I saw our mating crane pair was back from the south, I felt my face warm on one side from the sun and cool on the other from the wind, I heard the frogs that have returned to the creek. You could even showcase a sense a day! Observe the clouds, the weather, wildlife, insects, amount/types of traffic Look for...