Simple Backyard Nature – Imagination Play
You never know what kids will do if given a little time to stretch their imaginations in nature. For us not all nature study is organized. Sometimes it’s just all about play. And in the process, they are exercising and growing their imaginations and sometimes they are even getting along and growing their relationships.
Sometimes logs become houses with walls made of sticks and even old walnut shells become cups and a dish. And sometimes even acorns are eggs and bark can become bacon turned with a stick on a stove made of stones.
And of course I’ll never miss a grand banquet with such delicious foods placed so carefully on a plate made of just the finest rocks on a table of wood.
And then on occasion we’ll even allow a special something to be set up. To us it may be just a tent, but to them it’s a new world, palace, or secret hideout.
Or perhaps a secret sister’s club!
For us it’s not all about structure and lessons when spending time in nature, sometimes, some things are just more important. Now, please excuse me, I must take my seat, my bacon and eggs are being served.
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