Collaborative post Gardening is a great way to relax and enjoy the outdoors, and it became even more popular during the pandemic. Not only is gardening a good hobby to keep you fit and active, but it can also improve your English skills through reading gardening books. Whether you’re a novice or an experienced gardener, and are interested in learning basic gardening terminology, plenty of books can help you learn more about plants and ...
How to help kids feel confident about saving the planet
This guest post on how to help kids feel confident about saving the planet is from wellbeing author and psychotherapist Becky Goddard-Hill. It's an extract from her new book *Create Your Own Confidence, which is a fun activity book packed with simple, practical ideas that help children to feel confident, strong and happy. The book contains 50 topics, such as making friends and facing challenges. Each topic is supported by science and ...
6 ways volunteering can boost teen confidence
This guest post on how volunteering can boost teen confidence is from wellbeing author and psychotherapist Becky Goddard-Hill. Her new book *Be Confident Be You - the teenage guide is an insightful and positive guide for teenagers which provides the tools they need to build confidence, tackle negative feelings and improve happiness in all areas of life. How volunteering can boost teen confidence In this post Becky shares an activity from ...
How to teach kids to take care of the planet with 365 Days of Calm
I'm really excited to be sharing this new children's book with you. And there's a fab giveaway too - make sure you check it out at the end of this post. *365 days of Calm is a brand new quote book for children by wellbeing author Becky Goddard-Hill. It's colourful, fun, and full of inspiration and ideas. It has just been published alongside *365 days of Happy and *365 days of Kind. Each of these books are packed with quotes, ...
Fun outdoor activities with kids: free printable winter bucket list
Are you looking for easy and fun winter outdoor activities with kids? This free printable winter bucket list is packed with 40 outdoor play ideas, and is perfect for keeping the kids busy all season! Winter outdoor activities with kids Winter can be a tricky time to tempt the kids outside. There are less daylight hours, the weather can be cold and wet, and we all tend to feel the urge to cosy up inside. But winter is a fantastic season ...
5 great ways to explore wildlife with kids
Collaborative post There are so many great reasons to explore wildlife with kids. As well as educating children about the behaviour and biology of wild animals, it's an easy way to encourage them to have love and compassion for other creatures. In addition, many studies have shown that every aspect of the health and wellness of a child improves with exposure to the natural world. And of course, kids love to get hands-on with nature and ...
30+ brilliant nature books for kids
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 ...
Easy nature play ideas for kids
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 ...
Kids outdoor activities: free printable summer bucket list ideas
Are you looking for easy, fun kids outdoor activities this summer? This free printable summer bucket list has 40 things to do outside with kids, and is a brilliant way to keep them entertained and active! Summer kids outdoor activities Summer is a great time to head outside with the kids and have some fun. The days are lovely and long, the weather is mild, and there's so much to see and explore in nature. Add in the long school ...
Create Your Own Kindness: practical and positive activities for 6-12 year olds
Being kind is such a wonderful thing to teach our kids. As well as making them feel good about themselves, practising kindness is a fantastic way for them to make a positive impact on the people and the world around them. I'm thrilled to be sharing an extract from Create Your Own Kindness, a brilliant new book from Becky Goddard-Hill, which helps kids learn about and practice kindness in lots of fun ways. Create Your Own ...