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20 Earth Day activities for kids

April 6, 2022 by Catherine 1 Comment

Are you looking for some fun ways to celebrate Earth Day?  There are lots of simple ideas in this list of twenty Earth Day activities for kids. What is Earth Day about? Earth Day started in the USA in 1970.  Earth Day is celebrated on April 22nd around the world every year. Earth Day is all about taking time to focus on our planet and what we can do to take care of it.  It’s the perfect prompt to encourage kids to think about ...

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Easter nature crafts: four easy easter crafts for kids

March 8, 2022 by Catherine 1 Comment

Are you searching for some fun Easter crafts?  These Easter nature crafts will help little ones to explore nature and create some lovely Easter decorations and games. This is such a fantastic time of year to craft and play with nature.  Everything is growing, there’s loads of colours and textures to experience, and we’re heading into longer days and warmer weather.  Add in the fact that the kids are usually off school over ...

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Mother’s Day nature crafts for kids

February 23, 2022 by Catherine Leave a Comment

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Are you looking for some fun Mother’s Day crafts that the kids can make?  These lovely Mother’s Day nature crafts are all easy, low cost and eco friendly. Crafting with natural materials is so enjoyable for kids.  They can have an exciting time exploring nature to find their craft supplies (getting their daily dose of exercise and daylight in the process), then turn their treasures into a beautiful, unique craft at home. Nature ...

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Heart nature crafts for Valentine’s Day

January 25, 2022 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Valentine's Day is all about celebrating love, so why not get the kids busy with some fun heart nature crafts to share their love of all things nature? Making crafts from nature is a low cost, accessible and eco-friendly way to spend some time together as a family. And of course, it's also a brilliant opportunity to help children learn about our amazing natural world and why it's so important to take care of it. Fun Valentine's Day nature ...

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Nature gifts for kids

November 19, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Are you looking for nature gifts for kids? This selection of fun nature gift ideas for kids will inspire you and make the shopping easier! Brilliant nature gifts for kids Whether you're buying gifts for outdoorsy kids, or would like to find a nature gift that encourages them to explore nature more, there are some great options to suit all ages and budgets. These outdoor present ideas for kids include books, gardening kit, games, and ...

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Eco friendly gifts for kids

November 18, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

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Are you looking for eco friendly gifts for kids? This roundup of fantastic eco-friendly gifts for children will save you lots of time! Lots of us are trying to buy more eco-conscious gifts, and thinking more about the impact our shopping has on the planet. But when it comes to buying gifts for children, it can be hard to avoid the plastic and find environmentally friendly gifts that will go down a storm. Great eco-friendly gifts for ...

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Christmas nature scavenger hunt for kids: free printable

November 16, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Are you looking for fun outdoor activities for kids in the run-up to Christmas? This free printable Christmas nature scavenger hunt is perfect for keeping them busy - and it's a great way to burn off some of that excited energy too! At this time of year, it can be tricky to keep up the outdoor time with the kids. The days are shorter, the weather is colder (and usually wetter), and we're all busy preparing for Christmas. But there is so ...

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30+ brilliant nature books for kids

October 12, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

a year of nature craft and play book by catherine hughes and becky goddard-hill

Are you looking for the perfect nature books for kids? Whether you'd like to treat a child who already loves nature, or are keen to encourage them to explore the natural world more, there's lots here to inspire you. Why it's a brilliant idea to get kids engaged with nature Nature is the most wonderful resource for educating, inspiring and engaging kids. Playing, exploring and crafting with nature is an accessible, low-cost and ...

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Easy nature play ideas for kids

September 20, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Would you like to get the kids playing outside and exploring nature more? Nature play and nature crafts are a great way to do just that - and they have lots of other benefits too. The benefits of nature play There are so many great reasons why kids should take part in nature crafts and play. For starters, nature craft and play can have a hugely positive impact on children’s wellbeing. Fresh air, exercise, outdoor play and immersion in ...

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