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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

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

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

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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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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Outdoor activities for kids: free printable spring bucket list

February 25, 2021 by Catherine 2 Comments

spring bucket list 40 fun outdoor activities for kids

Do you need some inspiration on fun outdoor activities for kids this spring? This free printable spring bucket list for kids has 40 great ideas to keep them busy! Spring outdoor activities for kids Spring is such a great time of year to get outdoors with the kids and have some fun. The weather is (hopefully) warming up, the days are getting longer, and nature is coming to life. This all feels really exciting after the long months of ...

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