Molland suggests that you “see what you and your kids can make with old bottle caps, old wrappers, ribbons, bows, milk cartons, and toilet paper rolls.” Children are naturally creative and can make beautiful art out of common items that we might usually take for garbage. Help them to pick some of their old clothes to donate, and then take them to the rummage sale to buy a new item that they need.ġ02: Make art. The church rummage sale is the perfect place to teach your children about the environmental and economical benefits of recycling clothing. Get Smart: Be Green Consumers-and Eaters!ħ5: Donate and purchase used clothes. Molland says that “everyone from small children to adults can do this, and it will develop the habit of looking closely at the world.” This is a great way to explore God’s earth with your child, and the photos can be family mementos. Ask your child to compare the leaves’ colors and shapes, and learn what type of tree they came from.ĥ2: Take nature and wildlife photography. Go on a walk with your child and pick up leaves as you go. Autumn is the perfect time to observe the trees in your yard or local park. Get Started: Cool Ways to Embrace Nature Todayġ5: Get to know local trees.

Get Out! has five sections, and below is one of my favorite ideas from each. Experiencing nature is important for children’s physical, cognitive, social, and spiritual development, and this book helps adults to nurture children’s interaction with nature. It is a short, easy read for adults who care for children.

I recently checked out a book from the public library called Get Out! 150 Easy Ways for Kids and Grown-Ups to Get into Nature and Build a Greener Future by Judy Molland.

Get Out! by Judy Molland