Fall is the best time of year to engage your kids in outdoor activities. It is a great time to enjoy nature walks, outdoor play, or outdoor adventures. Fall scavenger hunts are a great activity for kids. This fun, easy-to-print activity will keep your family engaged and teach them about the signs of fall.
To get started with your fall scavenger hunt, download a free 4-page PDF. This will provide you with four different game boards and over 80 different scavenger hunts to choose from. You can print as much as you want. You can also download the Big Bundle of Scavenger huntings for even more scavenger hunts. With this download, you'll have access to 20 different scavenger hunts for your family to enjoy.
FAQ
Why is family gardening important?
Family gardeners are passionate about growing food for themselves and their families.
Family gardens are a great way for children to develop responsibility, patience, time management, problem solving skills, and cooperation. Gardening also helps parents develop confidence and self-esteem and teaches them how to care for the environment.
Gardening can also make adults feel closer to nature. This may help to reduce stress and improve health. Our brains release happy hormones when we spend more time outdoors. This makes us happier and healthier.
Family gardening has many benefits that go beyond mental and physical health. Gardens help to conserve natural resources, preserve the environment, reduce stormwater runoff, filter pollutants, and create habitats for wildlife.
How do I know if my child is ready to ride a bike?
Children just learning how to walk will need to learn balance skills before pedaling a bicycle. Your child should start by standing on one side. Gradually increase her height on the other. After she is proficient at this task, she can stand on one foot and then switch to both feet.
Children who can walk should be able ride a tricycle or scooter. Ask your pediatrician about special equipment that your child may need to be safe.
If your child is over four years of age, they are likely ready to learn how to ride a bicycle. Your child should be taught how to balance on two wheels. Next, show your child how to steer by using hand signals. Next, teach your child to brake safely.
Safety should always be your priority no matter their age. You can teach your children to be safe by teaching them to cross the street with both eyes and to use helmets when riding bikes.
What are the best other activities you can spend with your family?
There are many options for spending time with family. Two types of activities should be avoided. One type involves spending time together while talking about yourself. This type of activity typically ends when the conversation stops.
You can also argue about how you are better than everyone else. Doing this will make your spouse feel worse and can even cause you to hurt your children.
You may say, "Well, we have to have these arguments." That's right. We do. We can sometimes find better ways to spend our time. You can play games, read books with your kids, take walks, help with homework, cook dinner with them, etcetera. These activities are enjoyable because they involve you and the family working together.
Instead of fighting about who is the smarter, why can't you agree to compete against one another in a board game? What about reading a book together that everyone likes?
Or why not set aside some time to watch a movie together? Why not eat dinner together and discuss how well you did today? You can also play board games.
These activities are enjoyable and allow you to have fun with your friends without having to fight. They allow you to learn something new from each other.
Statistics
- A 2020 National Recreation and Park Association survey found that about 82 percent of people in the U.S. consider parks and recreation “essential.” (wilderness.org)
- Remember, he's about 90% hormones right now. (medium.com)
- According to the Outdoor Foundation, about half the U.S. population participated in outdoor recreation at least once in 2018, including hunting, hiking, camping, fishing, and canoeing among many more outdoor activities. (activeoutdoors.info)
- According to The Outdoor Foundation's most recent report, over half of Americans (153.6 million people) participated in outdoor recreation at least once in 2019, totaling 10.9 billion outings. (wilderness.org)
- So you're less likely to breathe in enough of the respiratory droplets containing the virus that causes COVID-19 to become infected if you haven't had a COVID-19 vaccine. (mayoclinic.org)
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What is the difference between a swing and a slide?
A swing refers to an enclosed structure constructed of metal or wood. A slide allows you to slide down a slope. Both slides and swings are indoor or outdoor-friendly.
Swinging is a great exercise because it strengthens core body parts like your back and abdomen. You can feel lighter by sliding.
However, there are key differences between slides and swings:
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Swings tend to be cheaper than slides but are safer. They are often equipped with safety features like rails and brakes.
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Slides can be used permanently, but swings can be moved easily.
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Swings offer more space than slides.
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Swings can be used indoors or outdoors. But, slides are only allowed to be used outdoors.
You should be cautious about where you place your slide. It should be well-anchored so it doesn't tip over.
Slides can pose a danger to young children. So if you plan to give one to your child, check with local authorities before buying it.