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Great gifts for outdoorsy kids

May 17, 2022 by Catherine Leave a Comment

This is a collaborative post in partnership with Wicked Uncle Are you looking for inspiration on gifts for outdoorsy kids?  This selection of fun gifts for kids is a great place to start. If you read the blog regularly, you’ll know I’m a big fan of outdoor play for kids.  It has so many benefits; it’s great exercise, it can help to combat stress and low mood, and it’s an easy way to boost feelings of happiness.  And of ...

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Filed Under: Exploring Nature Tagged With: Active kids, Children, Gardening with children, Gift Guide, Gifts, nature gifts, nature play, Outdoor Play, Wicked Uncle

Win a £50 National Garden gift voucher with National Children’s Gardening Week

April 29, 2022 by Catherine 91 Comments

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Are you ready to celebrate those little green fingers for National Children's Gardening Week? This lovely giveaway will help you do just that! I'm joining forces with National Children's Gardening Week to give away a £50 National Garden Gift Voucher to one lucky reader. Read on to find out more and enter the competition. What is National Children's Gardening Week all about? National Children's Gardening Week is an annual event that ...

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Filed Under: Giveaways Tagged With: Children, competition, Family Fun, Garden, garden centre, gardening, Gardening with children, giveaway, HTA, National Children's Gardening Week, nature play

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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Filed Under: Exploring Nature Tagged With: A Year of Nature Craft & Play, Children, earth day, Eco-friendly, Gardening with children, Nature, Nature Craft, nature play, Outdoor Play, Outdoors

15 fun spring nature crafts for kids and nature play ideas

March 4, 2022 by Catherine Leave a Comment

How to make your own twig wrapped flower pots - a simple and fun nature activity for children, great for a homemade mother's day gift!

Are you looking for some spring nature play ideas?  These lovely spring nature crafts for kids are perfect for embracing the season and getting little ones engaged with the natural world. Spring is such a fantastic season to craft with nature and enjoy nature play.  Plants, flowers and trees are bursting into life, wildlife is nesting and rearing young, the weather is (hopefully!) getting warmer, and the days are longer.  All of ...

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Filed Under: Craft Tagged With: art, craft, crafting, Family Fun, Gardening with children, Kids craft, Nature, Nature Craft, nature play, Outdoor Play, Outdoors, Spring

Fun outdoor activities with kids: free printable winter bucket list

December 15, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

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 ...

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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, nature play, Outdoor Play, Parenting, Printable, Winter

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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Filed Under: Exploring Nature Tagged With: A Year of Nature Craft & Play, Activity book, Animals, Books, Children, Gardening with children, Gift Guide, Gifts, Imaginative play, Insects, Nature, Nature Craft, nature play, Outdoor Play, Parenting, sustainable living, Trees, Wildlife

Gardening for kids: 10 brilliant garden projects to do with children

July 30, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

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Are you looking for inspiration on gardening for kids? These ten great projects are perfect for getting kids gardening and having fun outdoors. As well as being lots of fun, gardening for children is a great way to explore their senses, learn about nature, and develop an interest in healthy living.  Gardening is also a fantastic way to spend time as a family or to celebrate Earth Day, and can have a hugely positive impact on everyone’s mental ...

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Filed Under: Gardening with Children Tagged With: Children, Garden, Garden tips, gardening, Gardening with children, Grow Your Own, indoor gardening, Nature, Nature Craft, Wildlife gardening

The benefits of gardening with kids

July 16, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post If you're a regular reader of the blog, you'll know I'm a big believer in the value of gardening with children. Both of my kids have helped out in the garden since they were tiny, and it's been such a positive part of our family life. As a result I've always been keen on spreading the word about the benefits of gardening with kids. In the last two years, interest in gardening for kids has doubled, with google searches ...

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Filed Under: Gardening with Children Tagged With: Children, Family, family gardening, Garden, Garden tips, gardening, gardening for wellbeing, Gardening with children, Parenting

How to garden for wildlife: 50 easy ways to make your garden wildlife friendly

July 15, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Would you like to make your garden more wildlife friendly?  It’s an increasingly popular garden trend, as more and more of us learn about just how important it is to use our outdoor spaces to help wildlife. What is wildlife gardening? Wildlife gardening, or wild gardening, is an approach to gardening that aims to support your local wildlife.  The plants you grow, the products you use, the layout of your garden, and the way you ...

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Filed Under: Garden Tips Tagged With: Bats, Bees, Birds, Butterflies, eco friendly gardening, environmentally friendly gardening, Flowers, Garden, Garden tips, gardening, Gardening with children, hedgehogs, Nature, No Dig gardening, Plants, Top Tips, Wild birds, Wildlife, Wildlife gardening

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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