Walk in the park - a change of plans

So, we were supposed to all be walking in Quarry Park, which is a lovely place, but it was a bit cold out and most everybody chickened out.  Well, their loss!  We, Mandy and Mette, decided to bundle up and, since we were free to pick our destination, decided to check out nearby Bob Cross Nature Preserve (of Moms Night Out Amazing Race fame) by Sauk Rapids-Rice High School.

It turned out to perfect for little legs and full of things to observe. Check out the colors and the tree, half-felled by a beaver!

From our walk in Bob Cross Nature Reserve.   Click on the picture to enlarge.

Mom, what does the president do?

Do you try to get the kids to bed before a presidential debate and can you not explain on the spot why you want to skip story time for two guys arguing on TV?

Would you not mind playing a kids game to be reminded what exactly the president does for a living?

PBS Kids' online Democracy Project has games, fun facts, interactive exploration of the role of of government and more - and your humble webmaster has tested some of the more fun features.  The educational content is intended for third to seven-graders, but in my opinion activities like Meet the Candidates and My Government is a fun and easy way of introducing pre-schoolers to names and terms that are swirling around their heads these days anyway.

Guided by the presidential time manager and White House staffers you go through a grueling day in the life of a president.

Select an issue and candidate (or put 'em both on there) to create a sticker that expresses your ideas of what's important.

Clicking through an interactive map you can find facts and talk about how government plays a role in the everyday lives of kids.

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