4 Ideas for Muddy games with kids
The idea of actively encouraging children to play in mud makes the colour drain from many parents’ faces. We get it - everybody will definitely need a thorough wash by...
Somewhere only we know: Why children need a place of their own
Do you remember being lost in imaginative play when you were a child? Living in a dream scenario that you, and perhaps your friends, had built together? Den building is...
How to (and why you should) build your very own bug hotel!
Bug hotels, wildlife stacks, insect houses, minibeast motels - these fun and fascinating nature projects go by many different names. As well as encouraging kids and adults to get creative...
Top 10 benefits of gardening for children
Very few things are better than grabbing your watering can and trowel, heading out into the sunshine, and getting your hands dirty with some gardening. But while most adults garden...
How does outdoor play help a child’s development?
We are all conditioned to see the value of time spent outdoors. From being small children we’re told that a bit of ‘fresh air’ will ‘do us good’, or ‘tire...
The Pros and Cons of Forest Schools
We’re beginning to see that models of education based around rote learning and based within the confines of a classroom don’t suit every individual’s needs. Society as a whole is...
What types of seating can you use for outdoor learning & what are their benefits?
Outdoor learning is one of the most fun and engaging things you can do with children. They benefit so much from the fresh air, from letting off a bit of...
The benefits of sensory play for children with special educational needs
Photo by Katherine Hanlon on Unsplash Sensory play is important for the cognitive development of all children but it’s especially vital for children with autism and other special educational needs...
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