My 4-year-old granddaughter, Isabelle, visits on weekends several times a year. Because I am fortunate enough to live on three hilly acres in rural northern California, we need only step outdoors to find ourselves in the woods. We play hide-and-seek among the trees, look for bird and squirrel nests high in the pines and walk on trails. A box of colored chalk turns our driveway into an enormous palette. We draw scenery and then string train cars together down the asphalt canvas. Or maybe we draw a hopscotch board and test our skills. Or maybe we jump rope. … Back to Article
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