The Nature of Play: A Handbook of Nature-Based Activities for All Seasons

Perfect for ages 8+, readers are invited to explore, learn, and play in harmony with nature–no matter what season we’re in!

Filled with bespoke crafts and seasonal activities for readers young and old, The Nature of Play is the perfect resource for exploring and engaging with nature and your creative side–whether you’re at home, in your backyard, or a local park.

Discover seasonal recipes, hands-on projects, and detailed guides to plants and animals, including:

• How to find your way using nature’s signs
• How to create a leaf mask
• How to stargaze and discover solar constellations
• How to create seasonal mobiles that celebrate the seasons
• How to plant a terrarium, and so much more!

The perfect book for families, forest schools, educators, and anyone looking to connect with the outdoors, The Nature of Play inspires curiosity and hands-on learning, making it easy to enjoy and appreciate nature–wherever you are, all year round.

From the author:
“Many children don’t know how to play without a screen–this book is a small inoculation against that state of being. It requires children to challenge themselves, find solutions and rely on their skills and imaginations. Most of all, it asks them to slow their pace enough to really observe, to examine, to contemplate and to wonder.”
–Delfina Aguilar

Author: Delfina Aguilar,Clare Aitken
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Greystone Kids
Published: 05/19/2026
Pages: 180
ISBN: 9781778403088
Language: English