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 ...
How to keep your child active during winter
Collaborative post Regular physical activity is essential for maintaining the health and development of your child, even when it's freezing outside. The benefits of keeping kids active are well documented; as well as helping them to stay fit, regular exercise can help them manage stress, encourage creative play, and support their mental health. If you're looking to keep your child active during the colder winter months, here are some ...
Heart nature crafts for Valentine’s Day
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 ...
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 ...
Family board games from Jaques of London
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 & ...
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 ...
DIY School Calendar: Why you need one and how to make it
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 ...
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 ...
4 DIY projects you can make with clipart that kids will love
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 ...
Playing outdoors: how to help kids benefit from outdoor time
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 ...