Backyard Cloud Watching
2–6 years · 10–30 min · Outdoor · Low energy
You'll need
- Blanket to lie on
- Sunglasses (optional)
Steps
- 1Spread blanket outside
- 2Lie down and look at clouds
- 3Find shapes in the clouds
- 4Tell stories about what you see
Why this works
Calm observation encourages imagination and mindfulness.
Try also
- –Draw the shapes you see
- –Watch clouds move and change
- –Do this at sunset for colors
Use sunscreen. Never look directly at sun.