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Pioneer children such as
Laura Ingalls Wilder and her sister Mary grew up traveling often. As the
pioneers moved they were not able to bring a lot with them, not even toys.
Children during those days had to create their own ways to entertain
themselves. One of the things that the children of that time enjoyed doing
was to go out and discover or explore their new surroundings.
You can do this with your
child as a fun activity. Take them for a walk in a new area or go to a
place that they have never been before. Have them walk around and explore
this area, preferably allowing this to be an area with lots of natural
surroundings, where they can explore and examine the plants, the animals,
insects and other things in the area that they might not have seen before.
This activity might be
especially good for times when you too as a family travel. Maybe stop at a
state or national park and explore the nature trails. Use these times to
teach your child. |
