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Family board games from Jaques of London

December 7, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

This is a collaborative post in partnership with Jaques of London Do you like to play family board games? We've played them with the kids since they were really small, and over the years have always found it a great way to get everyone together and having fun. We're always on the lookout for new games to add to our collection, and Jaques of London have sent us two of their lovely traditional games to try out. Traditional toys & ...

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Filed Under: Reviews Tagged With: Board games, Family, Family Fun, games, Gifts, Reviews, toys

5 great ways to explore wildlife with kids

October 25, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

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 ...

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Filed Under: Exploring Nature Tagged With: Animals, Books, Children, Family, Family Fun, holidays, Nature, nature play, Outdoor Play, Outdoors, Wildlife

DIY School Calendar: Why you need one and how to make it

September 29, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post If you've got kids, you'll know all too well that term time can be hectic. After-school activities, homework, play dates and birthdays can all make your weeks more than a little chaotic. So how do you wrestle back control of family life? The trick here is to use tools that help you manage your time, while also teaching your kids time management skills. And what better time management tool could there be than a ...

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Filed Under: Family Home Tagged With: Calendar, Family, Family Fun, Family home, Parenting, schools, Time management

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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Filed Under: Exploring Nature Tagged With: A Year of Nature Craft & Play, Active kids, Activity book, Books, Children, craft, crafting, Family Fun, Kids, Kids craft, Nature, Nature Craft, nature play, Outdoor Play

4 DIY projects you can make with clipart that kids will love

July 29, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post DIY craft projects are a fun way of developing your creativity and patience, and this is especially true for kids. DIY, which means “Do It Yourself,” is a way of building something yourself out of raw materials simply by following written or audio instructions, without the help of an expert - so it's a great way for kids to develop their skills. There are many DIYs you can do with your kids, and using clipart is one way ...

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Filed Under: Craft Tagged With: Children, clipart, craft, crafting, Family Fun, Kids craft

Playing outdoors: how to help kids benefit from outdoor time

July 5, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post There are lots of great reasons why outdoor time and nature play is really good for children. Research shows that children who spend time in nature tend to be more attentive, less anxious, and have better cognitive functioning and mood. Spending time outdoors is a simple way to boost wellbeing, and can provide many physical and mental health benefits. Please note if that if you have a mental health concern about you or a ...

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Filed Under: Exploring Nature Tagged With: Active kids, Children, Family, Family Fun, Health, Kids, mental health, Nature, Outdoor Play, Outdoors, Parenting

Kids outdoor activities: free printable summer bucket list ideas

June 18, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

summer bucket list 40 fun outdoor activities for kids

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 ...

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Filed Under: Exploring Nature Tagged With: Activity, Books, bucket list, Children, craft, Days out, Family, Family Fun, Garden games, Gardening with children, Nature, Nature Craft, Outdoor Play, Parenting, Summer, Top Tips, Wildlife

Tree puns and tree jokes for nature-inspired giggles

June 14, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

If you’re looking for tree jokes, tree puns, and tree proverbs, you’re in the right place. I’ve rounded up a bumper list of one hundred tree jokes and puns about trees to get you giggling.  They make really good tree captions for your nature photos on social media (check out my nature hashtags and tree quotes posts for those too), and you can also use them in school projects, greetings cards and texts.  Or you could just have fun ...

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Filed Under: Exploring Nature Tagged With: Family Fun, funny, jokes, Nature, nature captions, nature sayings, proverbs, puns, tree jokes

4 fun family gardening projects for you and your children

May 5, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post Any outdoor space provides plenty of activities that you can do with your child. Family gardening projects are a great way to help children engage with nature, learn about the natural world, and have fun at the same time. Simple and fun family gardening projects If you’d like to become a more green-fingered family, these four family gardening projects are a great place to start. Each one is simple, doesn't need much ...

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Filed Under: Gardening with Children Tagged With: Birds, Children, craft, Family, Family Fun, Garden, Garden tips, gardening, Gardening with children, Grow Your Own, Minibeasts, Sunflowers, Top Tips

Fun nature adventures you and your kids can enjoy

March 19, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post Exploring the outdoors with your kids is a great idea for lots of reasons. As well as improving your bond and opening their eyes to nature, it's an ideal first step for educating them about the environment and our role in taking care of it. There are so many nature adventures that you can enjoy with your kids. Here are some suggestions to get you started. Fun nature adventures to try with kids Bird ...

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Filed Under: Exploring Nature Tagged With: Children, Family, Family Fun, Nature, Nature Craft, Outdoors

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