Now that my son is getting older, we have started asking him to pack his own backpack for what he will need for camping! This has been an easy way for us to start only bringing what we really need. If he has to carry his own supplies and gear, he won't be over-packing! Over the years we have been ...
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A Huckleberry Storytime
It's huckleberry season in northwest Montana!! These tiny treasured wild berries are only found at higher elevations and are kind of like a really sweet blueberry. They are HUGE with locals and tourists alike. You can make just about anything with huckleberries... syrups, muffins and pies, ...
Free Printable Kids Nature Journal
When my family is exploring in the woods, it can be easy for us to feel hurried or that we must reach our destination, even if there isn't really one set. I have to constantly remind them and myself to s l o w down and look around to observe everything around us. We get into this quick-paced rhythm ...
Peter Rabbit Small World Sensory Play
With Easter just a few weeks away and little teases of Spring peaking out here in Montana, I knew I wanted this week's #mtnwildstorytime to be Spring themed! The Tale of Peter Rabbit was an easy choice because I personally just LOVE this book. This classic story and the beautiful familiar ...
A Rainbow Of My Own- A Storytime Activity
With St. Patrick's Day coming up and all the craziness in the world right now, we decided some bright and cheerful rainbows was just what we needed! For this week's #mtnwildstorytime we read A Rainbow Of My Own by Don Freeman. This is a picture book from the 60s that is still incredibly loved today ...
It Came In The Mail- A Storytime Activity
#mtnwildstorytime is still going strong ! I have been really loving our weekly storytime and sharing our activities with you all. The list of books and activities I have is ridiculously long but hopefully I will get to all of them! For this week's picture book , I chose It Came In The Mail by Ben ...