Children love nature and are drawn to the outdoor world of flowers, bugs, birds, and summer showers.
As caregivers, we can offer activities that stimulate children's curiosity and help them learn more about subjects they already find interesting. The flowers of spring and summer provide the perfect time to talk with children about how things grow. Spend time reading books about plants, flowers, and trees. For an activity, soak lima beans in water for several hours. Then have each child put a bean in a zip-loc bag with a damp paper towel.