Rocks, sticks, and dirt are way cooler than tablets. Wanna turn your yard into a Montessori playground? Host a ‘bug hotel’ building contest. Let them engineer stick forts (architects in training!). Plant a ‘pizza garden’ with basil and tomatoes. These outdoor play ideas aren’t just adorable Instagram moments, they’re brain-building goldmines for curiosity, kindness, and ‘why does the sky change color?’ science chats. Spoiler: You’ll feel like a parenting rockstar. Free printable activity…