Easter ‘Egg’ Hunt
This activity comes to us from Pascale. I love Pascale’s ideas as they are all very child directed so the child takes ownership for and participates in the activity with out the top down approach of some adult directed activities. Perfect for this weekend or for any ...
Giant Noughts and Crosses
This activity comes from Pascale. As Pascale has Montessori training she has chosen an activity that is entirely child led. You can offer them the idea and see if it peaks their interest. If it does, great! Let them organise it all and possibly join them for a game when ...
Stick Wind Chime
This lovely idea come from Chloe, she is full of great ideas. As you may have noticed there is a theme to Chloe’s ideas, beauty, craft and things that would look gorgeous on Pinterest. She is such a creative person and continues to amaze me the more I learn about her ...
Cloud Watching
This activity is a great one to do any day inside or out. You can just have a cloud viewer made up and take it along on walks or having it sitting by a window to be used at any point. Having it there and ready to go makes it more likely that they children will use it. Clou ...
Stick Maze
This idea is can be done in your own back garden or on a woodland walk. It is really simple and can be done over and over again. If you have multiple children have one lay the maze and the other try to solve it or you can try to solve the maze they lay for you. You can us ...
Natural Paintbrushes
This activity can be a way to use up all the bits and bobs you have left over from our other projects last week or you can head out on a walk and find a few things to use as you walk. There is something so satisfying about creating a work of art from a tool you have made. ...
Signs of Spring
Spring is here and at a time when we have all gone inside nature is waking from its winter slumber. This idea has come to us from a member of our Tree House Learning community. This family has three children and all three children attended our sessions. The oldest in the ...
Nature Collage
This activity is great to give purpose to a walk in nature or even just a walk out side where you can find bits and bobs on the ground. I love the creativity of the activity and the fact that it is so open ended so the child can really make it their own. You can use left o ...
Hide the Treasure
The following link was sent in by the fabulous Sam. Sam is in his second year with Tree House Learning and has fast become a favourite for many children. His background in Drama therapy shines through in his fun sessions. Sam is very thoughtful about the children in his g ...
Tree Cone Bird Feeder
This idea is one that gives purpose to a walk in nature (finding that perfect cone) and a natural craft activity at home (creating the feeder) but it also means that the view from your window will also be more filled with nature. Tree Cone Bird Feeder These feeders are quick ...