1. Kim and Carrots: Like Kim, Carrots, and Mommy, you and your child can fill a bird feeder and put out water for the birds. Find out what your official state bird is. (It's often one that stays around all year and is easy to spot.) Put a clear picture of the bird near a window so your child can watch for it and learn its name.
2. The Baker: As toddlers become interested in pretending, they use whatever lies at hand to enhance their play. They might stick twigs into a pan packed with snow and– voilà!–a birthday cake. A leaf becomes a hat or maybe a roof for a tiny garage. A log is a mountain for toy figures to ascend. Nature's toys are bountiful, free, and limited…
