A fun way to expose toddlers to nature is by introducing them to the different textures, smells, and even tastes of organic things. My friends and I held a playdate back when our children were toddlers and set up a circle of trays with different things for them to explore with their hands.
Here are the things we used that day:
We knew that our kids were likely to put things in their mouths, so we made sure to only include items that were not toxic or poisonous.
Don't worry if your child puts things like a pine cone, a leaf, or sand in their mouths, as long as you have collected these from areas where dogs and other animals don't frequent.
Hope you have a great time with this sensory-play project!
COMING UP NEXT ON A CHILDHOOD IN NATURE:
Reed's Mama Gabrielle shares a little about their time in nature in California!
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