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Leaf Bashing

This idea is one we use in our Forest School sessions and birthday parties frequently as it is a popular one!  It is great for building writing muscles in little ones and they won’t for a second think they are working on writing skills.  The finished result is very eff ...

Foraging for Nettles

On my walk this weekend I collected stinging nettles and we have since had them in curry and soup as well as a lovely pesto for a tray bake.  Nettles are a super duper food.  Really, they are so good for you.  If you would like more nutritional information about nettles I go ...

Mini Dens

Today’s activity comes from Chloe.  She tried this one in her garden with her little one and it was a great success.  Thanks for sharing Chloe! Mini Dens You will need den building materials (sticks, dried grass, twine, whatever strikes your fancy) an outside space ...

Woodlouse Maze Race

Today’s activity is a bit of fun.  I found this idea on Discover Wildlife and just thought it would be a great project to occupy small hands for a while (tiny hands will need lots of support with this one) and then something that could bring fun to the whole family.  D ...