For each radio show on Learn and Play with Mrs A, I take notes because I’m learning so much about kids and kindergarten readiness from fascinating guests who are experts in a variety of areas. Each of them is passionate about kids and loves the work, or maybe that’s play? Here’s a play-of-the-day suggested from our play-of-the-week conversations and a little information about these awesome guests.
Nature is a cycle and everything is interconnected, even us. The term nature-deficit disorder has made us aware of how important it is that children spend time in nature. Conservationist and forester, Andy Hall explained ways to encourage and develop children’s connection to nature, especially in urban areas where wild, natural spaces may be not be available. Andy suggested looking for pockets of nature in neighborhoods.
For a play-of-the-day, you and your child might like to go for a walk to see some signs of nature. What do the trees look like? Why might they be different right now? What else is there? This tree has no leaves. There’s even nature on the sidewalk with spots of lichen. You may see some animals braving the cooler weather. Checking the weather is another way of being aware of nature.What else is there to see, and hear, and feel?
For more ideas on how to include nature for your child, here is the podcast link:
Andy Hall/Learn and Play podcast