Little Explorers Photography

Pretty in pink 🩷😍 Spring is around the corner!

Great hike to start the summer season. So proud of Henry for hiking close to 5 km - Belcarra park picnic area to Admiralty Point and back, making a stop at Maple Beach for some rock throwing and an ocean dip 🌊

What do you do to keep your toddlers engaged and motivated while on an adventure? Here are a few things we do ... it's an ongoing learning experience. Share yours!

🌿 Play 'I-Spy' - nature style
🎲 Play other games like 'Nature Bingo'
🎤 Sing your favorite tunes
📓Tell stories from your past or make one up (kid friendly of course 🤪)
🗨️ Talk with your kiddo ... sounds so simple, but I find my preschooler is so much more engaged to talk when we're out in Momma Nay
✋Engage the senses ... Ask them what they see, hear, smell, feel, and if safe ... taste 😜
🤸Move in different ways ... Climb over a rock, balance along a wood log, tip toe, stomp your feet
🚦Play 'Stoplight' ... Green means 'Go', Yellow means 'Slow' and Red means 'Stop' ... this is great for working on body control, listening and responding and staying within a safe distance while on the trail
📍Show them where you are on Google maps, and the 'finish line' destination of where you're headed
📟 Count how many steps until ___ (fill in the blank)
🏆Talk about a reward or small treat they can look forward to after the hike
🌍 Have something to look forward to at the end of the hike, like a beach to play at, a creek to splash in, a playground etc.