“In the spring, at the end of the day, you should smell like dirt.”
— Margaret Atwood
— Margaret Atwood
Spring is my favorite season.
The lilacs are beginning to blossom, green pea shoots are pushing through the earth, and warm light is stretching into longer days. Spring invites us outdoors, not just to play but to notice, to delight, and to learn. 🌼

🪺 The Meadow Guide is part of our award-winning Nourishing Nature Kindergarten.
Inside you will find-
🌼 Living books to guide discovery
✏️ Poetry and word matching activities
🎨 Classic art study to inspire beauty
🐦 Hands-on projects like making bird nests
🍪 Simple recipes like lavender shortbread
🌿 Nature study prompts for outdoor learning
✍️ Gentle invitations for creativity and conversation

It’s everything you need to create a meaningful spring rhythm with your early learners without pressure or overwhelm.
🌸 Want a Full Year of Gentle Nature Learning?
The Nourishing Nature Kindergarten includes the Meadow Guide as part of a full-year journey through the seasons—designed to help your family cultivate wonder, joy, and connection through literature and nature.
Let this spring be a season of delight, not just in the blooms and birdsongs, but in the quiet moments of connection you build with your children.
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