7. Teach Them About Conservation
If you want your children to learn about the environment early, you can talk to them and teach them how to protect it. These lessons will influence your kids as they grow, so find fun ways to do it while discussing the importance. For example, they may love “adopting” an endangered animal so they can learn about what to do to help these creatures.
8. Observe Local Wildlife
Before trying this tip, you can read with your children about the animals they may find around your house. Then, grab a pair of binoculars and see what you can spot. If there’s a brook or pond near your home, take some nets there and try to catch some frogs or fish. Learning about nature and seeing it in real life could be very exciting for them.
9. Stargaze and Cloudgaze
Help your kids nourish their creativity and find beauty in the sky by playing games as you gaze upward. During the day, you can spot different kinds of clouds and say what you think they look like. Other children might be fascinated by the night sky, so try teaching them about the constellations, see which ones you can find, or make up your own together.
10. Exist in Nature
Truly, you don’t have to have a host of plans or exercises to help your kids love the outdoors. If you want to encourage them to be outside more, take playtime out there. You can either bring their toys or help them find some natural ones. Quieter children may enjoy just reading a book with you and soaking up the sun.
Instil a Love of the Outdoors in Your Kids
It’s easy for kids to start loving being outside – you just have to display your own excitement and happiness. The most important thing you can do when trying out any of these tips is to show them how much you love being outdoors with them. This way, they could come to love nature as much as you do and help create a world that values it, too.
Jane is the founder and editor-in-chief of Environment.co where she shares practical tips on how to live a greener life.
