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Summer Hike Summer is the perfect time to let kids explore the great outdoors—and it’s also a golden opportunity to teach them survival skills that could one day save their lives. But teaching survival doesn’t mean scaring them. With the right approach, you can equip your child with confidence, responsibility, and respect for nature through engaging hands-on experiences. Why Survival Skills Matter for Kids Problem-solving and resilience Self-reliance and confidence Respect for nature and the environment Teamwork and family bonding 1. Start with a Family Safety Talk Before jumping into activities, talk with your child about why survival skills are important. Use age-appropriate language and avoid fear-based stories. Instead, focus on empowerment and preparedness: "If you ever get lost, here’s what you can do to stay safe until help arrives."   2. “Stop, Stay, Signal”: What to Do If They Get Lost STOP moving STAY in one place SIGNAL for help (...
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How to make a Quick Simple Butterfly

As I mentioned in a previous post, I really like the book The Very Hungry Caterpillar, so much so that I’ve read it to my kids quite a few times. They’ve also read the Moonlite edition, played The Very Hungry Caterpillar game, watched the video short on YouTube and listened to Michelle Obama read the story. 

Needless to say it is a favorite and they can easily spot and identify a caterpillar and butterfly. It was no surprise then, when one morning when I was showering, I heard my 3 year old screaming with delight ‘Mommy, Mommy butterfly!’ 

Hungry Caterpillar game
The surprise was that the screaming and excitement lasted a full 10 - 15 minutes. This made me think a neighbor had just gifted them a new butterfly toy.


When I finally got dressed I heard the full cause for excitement. An orange butterfly got trapped in our screen door and was fluttering around for their little viewing pleasure, until their Dad freed it. 

Their excitement was so palpable that I had to build on the moment and create some simple one dimensional butterflies to add to their learning fun. 

My 3 year old's butterfly art and craft
My 3 yr old's butterfly art work

Here’s what we used to make our very own butterflies:

Materials 

  • Coloured Card stock paper 
  • Coloured popsicle sticks
  • Crayons
  • Coloured wool
  • Scissors
  • Glue 
  • Googley eyes
  • Your Imagination!

Steps

1. Paste the popsicle stick on the card stock paper

2. Draw a big number 3 on both sides of the stick.

3. Draw two antennas at the top of the stick and paste two googly eyes or dried peas. 

4. Colour and decorate with crayons, glitter and wool!

My 2 yr old's butterfly artwork



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