Taking a moment to reflect on the wonderful small children we share our life with, and the truly astonishing amount that is learnt and accomplished over the space of a year
All in motor skills
Make Your Own Rope Swing
We all know how fun swings can be for children…but have you ever tried making your own?
Magic Mixtures
Whether it be a “magic potion”, “soup” or a pot of “tea”, children are so captivated by mixing things together. Here are some ideas to help you create a space where your child can play with magic mixtures.
Little Outdoor Explorers
Viewing your child as an "explorer" can allow space for joyous and captivating play. Here are some ideas to help you "explore" this approach.
Messy Eaters
When it comes to feeding time - there are so many reasons to embrace the mess!
Celebratory Mud Cake
At First Steps in Nature we just love to create a Muddy Cake in celebration of a birthday…or just because the day is fun and the mud inspires us. But this activity is about a whole lot more than just fun, muddy play…
Brick Factory
A game of endless fun, using fine and gross motor skills and heavy work, for a cycle of making, drying and smashing mud bricks.
Festive Food can be healthy!
Christmas time is often a time for “indulging” and overeating, but festive, celebratory food can be healthy, colourful and fun too!
Kids in the Kitchen - Part Two
Some more inspiration for cooking with the young people in your life.
Outdoor adventures part two - how to choose a location
The location of an outdoor adventure can be a pivotal part of its success! Here are some ideas for how to choose a location that will suit your family and your adventure.
Nature Play Tool Kit - Outdoor Adventures Part One
It’s holiday time, you might be heading away camping or off for a day-trip. What can you pack in your bag to be sure you’re prepared for an outdoor adventure with your kids?
Kids in the Kitchen - Part One
Cooking with kids. Does this make you think “giant mess” or “a whole lot of fun”? Part One is to inspire you to get prepared and bravely include your child/ren in kitchen adventures.
A fine balance
How do you know when to step in and help your child and when to step back and let them learn for themselves?
Crafts to warm up little fingers
To keep little fingers moving offer some cosy craft materials.
Getting out in the cold weather
It’s the first day of Winter where I am living. And it’s COLD outside. How do we get enough outdoor playtime when it’s cold, blustery and rainy??
The best shoes are NO shoes
Even better than taking your little one’s shoes off is never putting them on in the first place!
Paper pizzas with the lot
Watch little fingers get busy with some pretend cooking.
Climbing Trees
There is a lot of joy to be had when climbing trees…but it may not be that simple for your family. Read on for ideas on balancing the benefits and risks of tree climbing for your child/ren.
Nests
Nests are everywhere at the moment! Here are 3 ideas to incorporate “nests” into your family play this week and beyond.
Snip, snip, snowflakes!
Let the wintery weather inspire you to get crafty with your kids