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Going to the beach will teach kids to love the outdoors and be closer to nature. Let them smell the fresh air, roll in the sand, play in the water, and pick up rocks and twigs. As parents, now is your chance to teach them how to appreciate nature and take care of it.

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As the summer winds down, you may be trying to squeeze in one last trip to the beach. There are so many benefits of sand play for kids it’s hard to know where to start. One of those benefits is stimulating the sense of touch. Playing in the sand is very important for the sensory development of little ones since it stimulates touch (it allows you to feel different textures and temperatures).
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Are wildflowers important?

Wildflowers support ecosystems and pollinators (and us!)

Wildflowers provide seeds, nectar, pollen, and leaves as a source of food and life, especially for pollinators that have small home ranges or that depend on one or two specific host plant species, such as the Mission blue butterfly. Come on an exploratory walk with Nature's Pals and discover the beautiful wildflowers for yourself.
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How Did The Butterfly Get Its Name?

Do you wonder how butterfly got its name? The term butterfly was first used to describe the bright yellow male brimstone, a butter colored insect. It eventually came to include the species of the butterfly. Another reference is that butterflies would hover around when the farmers would churn butter.
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💕 🏳‍🌈 thank you for supporting our small business. We are honored you have chosen Nature's Pals. Let's continue to discover together.
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The Bay Area Discovery Museum is a space for imaginations to run wild! Located at the foot of the Golden Gate Bridge on 7.5 acres of National Park land in Sausalito, Bay Area Discovery Museum features outdoor and indoor exhibition spaces and daily programs for children 6 months of age to 10 years. www.naturespals.com

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Positive affirmations not only boost self-esteem and promote a growth mindset, but they also help combat intrusive negative thoughts and those pesky Automatic Negative Thoughts (A.N.T.s). For this reason, affirmations are a powerful tool for kids who are struggling to manage emotions.www.naturespals.com
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Kids of all ages enjoy creating self-portraits. It's entertaining yet challenging to replicate one's own image in a realistic way. It's also interesting to witness how children see themselves. Want to add a unique twist to this activity? Have your child use nature as her palette.

Whether it's a bit of grass for hair, some colorful rocks for eyes or even a flower petal to create lips, your child will have a blast using all that nature has to offer to create her very own natural self-portrait! This activity will help your child practice her planning skills, give her an opportunity to experiment with textures, shapes and colors, and allow her to tap into her imagination

My son and i had a lot of fun creating our self portraits. www.naturespals.com
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Engineering helps children to encompass modern skills and learn a variety of different problem-solving skills. Children learn that they will need to work together, use their individual knowledge to think critically and creatively whilst also communicating clearly and concisely.
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Positive Effects of Technology on Children

Technology provides children with easy access to information and boosts their creativity. Tech hardware and software helps children develop social skills and introduces them to various arts and sciences.
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Science education activities provide children with opportunities to develop and practice many different skills and attributes. These include communication skills, collaborative skills, team working and perseverance, as well as analytical, reasoning and problem-solving skills. Nature's Pals provides STEAM activities for children ages 18 months - 6 yrs old. www.naturespals.com
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STEAM programs expose children to “big picture” concepts seen in the real, physical environment. .Pals we provide stimulating outdoor activities and incorporate STEAM learning activities into our exploratory walks. Check us out www.naturespals.com
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