GRAND Magazine - June 2009 - (Page 28)

Happy trails By Chris King O Walking, talking, learning, loving grandmother? The three bears? How to hike with the young grandchildren and introduce them to the magic of the natural kingdom? Here are my tried-andtested ideas: Walking sticks Originally designed to fend off threatening forest critters, serious walkers still use walking sticks. Paint with acrylics, carve, leave natural or decorate with stickers and colored tape. leaf creatures In the fall, take along a bag or backpack for collecting interesting colored leaves and sticks. Upon returning home, these leaves and sticks can be fashioned into “creatures” with sticks for arms and legs on a background page. Googly eyes from the craft store (or dried beans) bring them to life. nce UPOn A TIme, in the deep, dark woods lived…a brave woodsman? Red Ridinghood’s 1. 3. 2. nature box A shoebox or tissue box can be painted, labeled or decorated with leaf cutouts and plastic insects from the dollar store. This box is for the safekeeping of “treasures” found during your hiking adventures: stones, leaves, a butterfly wing, a bird’s eggshell, a feather, etc. treasure maps Once familiar with an area, kids can make treasure maps. “Treasure” can be old costume jewelry, dice, pennies, other playful odds and ends. Adult supervision must be provided with free-running activities in a public area, and it’s a good idea for each child to wear a whistle around his or her neck in case they get disconnected from the group. 4. 28 GRAND JUNE 2009

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of GRAND Magazine - June 2009

GRAND Magazine - June 2009
Contents
GRAND Central
Poppy Joe
A Whole New Ball Game
Happy Trails
Pool Safe
Running Together
Notes from the Peanut Gallery
Ask GRAND
Inspirations
Leaving a Legacy
Writing Small Moments
Resources
GRAND Finale

GRAND Magazine - June 2009

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