Using Nature to Learn Through Play
OberlinKids Community Collaborative • Powered by United Way of Greater Lorain County
Celebrate Earth Day by planting seeds, going for a nature walk, picking up trash around your neighborhood, playing outside, repurposing or recycling!
Begin participating in the 1,000 Hours Outside Challenge with your kids! More information can be found on our website or by visiting the Children's Desk at the Oberlin Public Library
Practice early math skills by collecting, sorting, and counting items found in nature like pinecones, leaves, flowers, acorns, or pebbles. Use comparison words like more/less or bigger/smaller
Did you know playing outside and getting dirty helps improve your child's immune system, bone development, mental and physical health, sleep, academic skills, and critical thinking?
Check out cityofoberlin.gov's Recreation Department page for a list of parks and opportunities for free family-friendly physical activity options around Oberlin
Make a nature journal with your kids. Draw pictures, write words, make crayon rubbings, and tape items inside to make a book about what you have seen in nature
Read books about nature, seasons, habitats, animals, insects, plants, gardening, and more. Visit the OPL for a list of books to check out.
Invite others to join your family for playdates outside at local parks using our parent-led OberlinKids Parent Cafe Private Group. Join today!!
