Let nature inspire some easy crafting
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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.
Nests
Nests are everywhere at the moment! Here are 3 ideas to incorporate “nests” into your family play this week and beyond.
Hunting for bugs
Stuck at home? You could go on an outside, bug-hunting adventure!
Small Joys - Shapes in Nature
What shapes can your family find on an outdoor discovery adventure?
Small joys - Puddle splashing
Today’s small joy—-puddles! Jump in and you’ll discover that there are endless ways to enjoy a small pool of water…
Little Scientists
Inside babies and children there is an overwhelming desire to play, to experience and to make sense of themselves and their world. They’re all little scientists!
Autumn leaves are falling
There are so many games to play with whirling, twirling, falling leaves. Here are five ideas to inspire you to take the kids outside and join the fun.
3 Reasons to take your kids camping
Camping with kids can seem like a daunting idea, until you give it a go!
Salt Dough
A cheap, easy and satisfying family activity for little (and big) fingers.
Easter Egg Hunt ideas (with NO Chocolate!!!)
Non-edible Easter hunt ideas to inspire some outdoor, Easter, family fun!
Snails, snails, everywhere!
Most adults are prone to the idea that the common garden snail is not something desirable. When you look at them through a child's eyes, however, you may be surprised at how wonderful they actually are.
Keep it simple
Kids just love repetition, but adults can get a bit bored by it...how can we keep everyone happy??
I’d rather have a Bow-wow-wow
Do you have a BFF?
Spider webs
Spiders are clever creatures and can build beautifully intricate web structures... perhaps you can too?
'Wiggles' for little fingers and little toes
For many generations, little fingers and toes have played the roles of pigs, cows, people and train carriages. Here are my five favourite 'wiggles'.