Get your kids outside! There's nothing like exploring the great outdoors to foster a sense of wonder and appreciation for nature. Take a magnifying glass to scrutinize things you find. Take a pair of binoculars to get an up-close view of birds and squirrels. Take the time to stop and watch animals and birds as they gather food and fly or scamper along. Gather items (leaves, twigs, dirt, seeds, acorns) and use them to create art when you get home. Use your senses and remind your child to use his/hers: Look! Listen! Feel! Smell! Have your child keep a nature journal, writing down or drawing pictures of the experiences from their outdoor adventures. Encourage them to look up facts about the animals and plants they encountered.