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Choose a walking stick

Every explorer needs a trusty stick. Find the perfect walking stick and take it on an adventure.

  • 20 min total
  • Low mess
  • Ages 3–5*
  • Outdoors
  • Any season
Let's do this

*Illustrative age guidance. Your child's development and circumstances matter more than a number.

A tiny plan for your day

Estimated time: 5 min to choose · 13 min to walk · 2 min to put it somewhere special. It's fine to stop early.

Before you start

What you’ll need

  • A walk through woods or a park
  • Wool or tape to decorate, optional

Let's begin

Five simple steps

That's the whole activity. Tick each step off as you go, and stop whenever you like.

  1. Look for a fallen stick about as tall as your child's shoulder.

  2. Together

    Check it together: is it strong? Smooth? No sharp bits?

  3. Decorate the top with a little wool or tape.

  4. Use it on your walk. Tap the ground, test a puddle, point at birds.

  5. Keep it by the door for next time.

All done!

That's every step. However it went, you made a little moment together.

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