Summertime is the perfect time to get to know your backyard a little better. Grab a magnifying glass, Mason jar, old Tupperware container and your curiosity. Hunt for bugs, examine and name your backyard botanicals, and don't forget to talk about weather, habitat, and conservation. Bring the outdoors inside by making oodles of artwork based on what you see. Great for sensory play, fine motor and gross motor work...as well as plain ol' fun!