small shelter made in the woods

Above is a small shelter we made in the woods the other day. My kids love playing in the woods and personally I never feel like it is to early to start teaching them survival skills. So this time out in the woods we collected stick, leaves, bark to make a small shelter. It was interesting to see what their ideas are and it was just all around fun to create. We talked about keeping dry and the importance of having a safe shelter. Other things kids should know are~

Not to panic

simple first aid

how to find food

defending themselves

find their way home

stay warm

and how to get help

This all comes with time but remember to keep at it cause you never know if/when it will be needed.