Busy Bugs

Learning Through Play

Navigation Menu

Decorating Walking Sticks

Decorating Walking Sticks

Posted by on Jul 23, 2014 in Camping, Outdoor Activities | 0 comments

One of the reasons I love camping are the numerous possibilities for my bugs to engage in open-ended play, which coincidentally means more relaxation time for me! Although both of my bugs have wonderful imaginations, sometimes they need a little push to get their creative juices flowing. Here is a camping craft my bugs really enjoy: decorating walking sticks or, as they refer to them, ‘magic staffs’. Not only are they fun to make, but they also assist in hours of pretend play.

Read More

Earth Day Activities

Earth Day Activities

Posted by on Apr 22, 2014 in Earth Day, Outdoor Activities, Science Activities | 4 comments

In preparation for Earth Day, my boys and I started talking about what we could do as a family to help take care of our planet. We started by investigating where our trash and recycling goes after it is collected by the garbage and recycling trucks. I explained to my bugs that when we throw something in the garbage, it doesn’t just disappear; our garbage ends up in a land fill, which is a massive hole filled with trash and covered up with dirt… YICK! This is why we need to be accountable for what we throw away; there is no such thing as away!

Read More