A young child with short brown hair wearing a yellow t-shirt is touching the trunk of a tree and looking upward. He is smiling. Green grass is in the background.Encourage Creativity

Spending time in nature and being creative can contribute to a person’s overall health and well-being. When we spend time outdoors, we are more mindful of what we see, what we hear, what we smell, and what we feel. When we are creative, we improve our brain function, mental health, and physical health.

Breaking News!

Take a look around outside and look at the world from the perspective of a news reporter who will be broadcasting live for the 6:00 pm news. Report on the latest breaking news in your community from a safe physical distance. As you prepare to make your news report, consider the following as you speak to your live television audience:

  • What location are you reporting from?
  • Who do you see?
  • What do you see?
  • What do you hear?
  • What is the weather?

Bring out a pretend microphone like a pencil or spoon or find a stick on the ground that you can talk into. Most of all, be creative, have fun, and enjoy the outdoors!