In my last backyard birding blog, I wrote about how kids can identify birds based on their size, shape, field marks and song. I also explained some Trackers skills like territory mapping and understanding Bird Language. This week I’ll show you some ways kids can get to know their new feathered friends even better.
What other animal gives you such fabulous opportunities for observing and learning? You can give your kids some basic birding info and fun Trackers Missions, then head outside and make some fine feathered friends.
Getting away these days is tough. Especially when trying to maintain appropriate social distancing. With kids. In the cold and rainy weather. Luckily, it’s still possible to get outside and experience nature safely and comfortably. Enter the Camper Van.
While staying inside feels easy and good at the moment, it doesn’t feed our souls. Fear not! With the right gear and preparation, it’s not too hard to get your kids out in the snow and have a fun family adventure.
Last week’s blog was about why you should consider giving your kid a knife. This week discover the end result of that potential gift: you might inspire that kid to become a carver! Meet Lucas, a 15-year-old who has been going to Trackers homeschool classes for the last ten years. He now makes spoons, bowls and other crafts using his favorite Trackers skill—wood carving—and sells them in his Etsy shop!
As the gift-giving season approaches, consider giving your kids one of the most useful tools on the planet: a knife! Carving is an awesome activity for kids to do when stuck at home. They can carve inside or outside, alone or with friends. They can create useful tools or creative works of art. You can get a great deal on a kid knife and our carving handbook, Trackers Earth Guide to Knives & Wood Carving at our camp store.