10/25/2023
Mark your calendars - Texas State Parks Day is November 5, 2023! 📅
We couldn't let our Centennial year finish without another chance to celebrate the land we love with our fellow Texans! Join us on Sunday, November 5, for free entrance to all day-use visitors at our Texas State Parks and soak in some of the cooler Texas weather with us. We can't wait to celebrate with you! 🎉
10/19/2023
“Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.”
What do the leaves look like where you are right now? 🍂🌳
10/16/2023
Children are naturally drawn to activities that challenge them and extend their skills. Learn how early learning settings can provide children with opportunities for engagement in challenging physical play with the Everyday Learning Series title on 'Risky play and the outdoors' here: bit.ly/3DiBYqZ
10/14/2023
🌱🌻 Get ready for a blooming adventure with your family in the world of gardening!
🌿🌸 Discover the magic of nature, explore fascinating plant species, and transform your backyard into a tranquil oasis.
Let's dive into this green journey together and watch your garden flourish! 🌼🌿
10/11/2023
"The whole purpose of education is to turn mirrors into windows."
10/10/2023
Here's a fun activity that will keep them busy! Wash the pumpkins!
https://busytoddler.com/clean-the-pumpkins/
10/05/2023
🌿🍎 Happy World Teacher's Day! 🍎🌿
Today, we honor all teachers who inspire a love for learning inside AND outside. Thank you for connecting young minds with the wonders of nature.
🌱 Let's celebrate the teachers who make every lesson an adventure! Share your stories of nature-inspired learning and tag those special teachers. 🌱
10/05/2023
It's so important to make time for play and to recognize that it's much more than just "fun". Children learn as they play!
09/29/2023
𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆!
Take a look at this great free article from Exchange Press on loose parts by author Carla Gull.
https://hub.exchangepress.com/articles-on-demand/10868
"Loose parts may look different in every setting, as we embrace the unique characteristics of our own students, climate, natural resources, and environment. Using a place-based approach with local loose parts allows children to get to know the area around them."
09/24/2023
Here are some simple activities you can do at home to help your little ones practice their fine motor skills!