Week 4: Nature & Wellness
Now it’s time to put this week’s wellness ideas into action! These simple ideas & activities are designed for families to explore, create, and enjoy together.
Choose what works best for your family and have fun along the way.
Nutrition Ideas & Recipes 🍓🥗
Simple, nourishing foods can help support our bodies through every season of life. These recipes and ideas are designed to make healthy eating approachable, enjoyable, and easy to include in everyday family routines.
Try them together, make adjustments that work for your family, and have fun exploring new favorites!
Picnic Time!
Take your next meal or snack outdoors! A picnic is a fun way to enjoy fresh air, spend time together, and make everyday meals feel like an adventure.
Your picnic can be as simple or creative as you'd like. Consider packing:
🥪 Sandwiches or wraps
🍓 Fresh fruit and colorful vegetables
🧀 Cheese, crackers, or hummus
🥜 Trail mix or nuts (if appropriate for your family)
💧 Plenty of water to stay hydrated
🧺 A blanket and a favorite outdoor spot!
The recipes below are easy to make and can be great additions to your family picnic. Prepare it together, head outside, and enjoy a meal surrounded by nature.
Making Movement a Family Habit
The outdoors is one of the best places to move, play, and explore together. Whether you're taking a walk through your neighborhood, visiting a local park, or simply spending time in your backyard, nature encourages movement in ways that feel fun and adventurous.
Try one of these family activities:
🚶 Nature Walk
As you walk together, encourage everyone to slow down and observe their surroundings.
Notice:
What do you hear?
What do you see?
What feels different outside today?
🔎 Nature SCAVENGER HUNT
Turn your outdoor adventure into a game by searching for:
Something soft
Something with a pattern
Something that moves
Something you've never noticed before
There's no need to race—the fun comes from exploring together and discovering something new.
Looking for More Ideas?
We've included a video below filled with fun outdoor games for the family that encourage movement, teamwork, and laughter. Try one game or several, adapt the activities to fit your family's ages and abilities, and enjoy spending time together outdoors.
Outdoor Awareness
Nature offers a wonderful setting to slow down, notice what's happening around us, and appreciate the present moment. Spending just a few mindful minutes outdoors can help us feel calmer, more focused, and more connected to the world around us.
🌼 Five Senses Check-In
Pause together and notice:
👀 What can I see?
👂 What can I hear?
👃 What can I smell?
✋ What can I feel?
👅 What can I taste?
There are no right or wrong answers—simply take a moment to observe and share what you notice.
💛 Outdoor Gratitude
Before heading inside, take a moment to reflect together.
Ask:
What is something beautiful we noticed today?
What is one thing outside that we are thankful for?
Taking time to notice the small things can help us appreciate the world around us and create meaningful family memories.
Credit: @ShawnMHowell
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