Free Unstructured Play Outside

I have been trying to make it a point lately to get my kids outdoors for plenty of unstructured free play time. There is a wooded area near our house that we make a short hike to and then just set up camp. It is perfect because there are two pretty steep hills on either side for the kids to run down and two trails off into the woods as well. There is a perfect fallen tree for me to sit on and read.

No organized crafts, no organized sports, no pressure, no screens, no mommy playing with them. Just free unhurried time to be kids outside in a natural and interesting environment. They love it. I love it. Everyone gets along. It just doesn't get any better than that!

But first we had to visit our absolute favorite dogs (and pups) at the dairy farm.

 I had to tell Mirek that, despite their size, they are not horses.

 Into the woods.

 And back home for my coffee stout.

Photo dump

This post is pretty much a photo dump.

What our science study sometimes looks like. Eaden will simply read and then write what was most interesting to her from the reading.

 At other times science might be a bit more interesting.

 

Grammar study.

 Brothers playing.

 Cousins.

 A typical view from my kitchen window.

 I cleaned the window after taking this next picture.

 Naia had her end of season softball party at Sweet and Sassy.

 Spelling rules. Super exciting.

 History.

Eaden is learning about the Jewish people and reading stories from the Bible. The Old Testament is not presented as complete historical fact, but is still important when attempting to understand the ancient Israelites.

 Joseph's coat of many colors.

Keeping Mirek occupied.

What Eaden does while waiting to go to gymnastics practice.