My kids love making dens when we’re out in the woods, yet there are times when it’s not practical or possible to make one that’s kid-sized. But we don’t let that stop us – instead, we just think smaller… Click through to see how to make an adorable mini den!

ALL NATURAL LEAF THREADING ACTIVITY for kids - engage with Nature, get creative and develop fine motor skills. This nature craft is fun a great way to get kids outside and develop their fine motor skills. A fun Summer craft for kids. #kidscraftroom #motorskills #finemotorskills #natureactivities #naturecrafts #kidscraftsroom #kidsactivities #earlyyears #ECE #preschool #prek #preschoolactivities #leaf #leaves #threading #sewing #kidssewing

Whether you are just modifying or designing outdoor play spaces from scratch you are going to encounter challenges - the simple solutions in this post to will help you jump over the problems and create your ideal outdoor learning environment! Click to see the whole collection of easy ideas and real examples to try.

Water play ideas for babies and toddlers - fun and easy water table play ideas for babies and toddlers - 1 year old 2 year old 3 year old #myboredtoddler #waterplay #waterfun #toddlerwaterplay #toddleractivity #toddleractivity #toddlerlife #babyplay #babyactivity #summeractivity #babysummeractivity

A "dipping cup" takes sidewalk chalk art to a slick and vibrant new level! Kids of all ages will love this wet sidewalk chalk activity!

AVOCADO BOAT CRAFT FOR KIDS. Homemade boat crafts for kids are a great way to encourage imaginative small world play. Learn about floating, sinking, buoyancy and weight bearing. A fun Spring and Summer craft for kids. #kidscraftroom #boats #boatcrafts #homemadeboats #paperboats #kidscrafts #craftsforkids #waterplay #toyboats #springcrafts #summercrafts #kidscraftroom #playideas #naturecrafts

Make a fun rainbow windsock craft! Great for outside play and for inspiring physical movement and self expression. A fun rainbow kids craft for all ages. #kidscraftroom #rainbows #windsocks #sensoryplay #sensory #sensoryactivities #playideas #rainbowcrafts #preschool

For a backyard project to do with kids this summer, try building a bean teepee. It's an easy gardening project and a great natural play tent for little explorers.

Nature fairy wand craft for preschoolers and toddlers! Use rubber bands with sticks and flowers from your backyard! A fun fine motor activity for kids!

The Sensory Nature Scavenger Hunt Wheels to Delight your Child! #natureplay #natureprintable

This easy homemade bubbles recipe makes the biggest bubbles! It's just 5 kitchen ingredients! It makes a perfect activity for backyard play, outdoor birthday parties, family BBQs and school events. Get our easy recipe here! #HappyHooligans #Kids #Activities #BackyardActivities #PlayIdeas #DaycareActivities #PartyActivities #OutdoorActivities #Bubbles #BubbleRecipe

16 exciting Water Play STEM projects kids will love! STEM Water play ideas are great educational Summer activities...Kids learn best when they're having fun! #STEM #STEAM #STEMchallenge #water #watertable #waterplay #play #playideas #outdoorplay #kidscraftsroom #kidsactivities #earlyyears #preschool #prek #preschoolactivities #outsideplay #STEMactivities #stemeducation #stemforkids via @KidsCraftRoom

Make this giant outdoor chalkboard your kids will love! Step by step tutorial with photos. #outdooractivities #chalkboard #preschoolactivities #sidewalkchalk via @heytherehome

STICK RAFT BUILDING STEM PROJECT. Can you build a raft that really floats? How much weight can your stick raft carry? Can your boat craft cope in a real stream? This STEM challenge is great fun for kids and a super way to get them developing their skills and engaging with Nature.#kidscraftroom #kidscrafts #stem #stemactivities #stemeducation #stemforkids #naturecrafts #natureactivities #rafts #raft #stemchallenge #earlylearning #preschool #homeschool #prek #kidsactivities via @KidsCraftRoom

This fun and flower garden for kids is made from an everyday object just sitting in your refrigerator: a juice or milk carton.

Easy Homemade Sidewalk Chalk Paint. Make outside fun with this easy to make sidewalk chalk paint for kids! #homemade #sidewalk #chalk #paint #summer #camp #sidewalkchalk #DIY #ChalkPaint #SidewalkPaint