Here we discuss all there is to know about outdoor learning. Including discovery, experimentation, learning whilst connecting to the natural world, and engaging in environmental and adventure activities.
A good telescope is something you will use over and over again. When you’re a beginner a telescope just needs to be simple to use and provide a wonderful view of the night sky. Here are 8 of the best telescopes under £100. Telescopes can be confusing and even pretty intimidating so to help you … Read more
We recently took part in a family forest workshop with GROW-Wellbeing in Wirral. We had lots of fun exploring their woodland area, making crafts, and of course, toasting marshmallows! Here’s what we thought… GROW-Wellbeing is based in Wirral and Merseyside. GROW-Wellbeing C.I.C. is a not-for-profit organisation that delivers creative, personally affirmative opportunities for children, young … Read more
If you’ve booked a forest school session or your young person is taking part in a forest school session through their school you’re probably wondering what they should wear and what they will need. We have looked at some great forest school clothing and equipment to help you out! So you’re probably thinking about what … Read more
Forest schools are becoming increasingly popular but a lot of people aren’t aware of the many forest schools in their area and just how much they can do for their children. Here we look at some of the forest schools available in Wirral… Lots of schools hold their own forest schools, outdoor learning sessions, or … Read more
Litter picking with children is a wonderful activity that encourages kids to care for the environment and understand they can make a big difference! We look at the best children’s little pickers and activities to help encourage children to care for nature. Litter covers our parks and beaches and costs us millions of pounds to … Read more
If you look underneath the water even in the smallest of ponds or streams there is an entire world of wildlife just waiting to be discovered. We’ve got all you need to know in our guide to pond dipping. Anyone can take part in pond dipping, it’s simple and doesn’t cost much at all. This … Read more
With screentime adding up, childhood now is a lot less free and adventurous than we would like it to be. So kids don’t miss out on the bursts of creativity and imagination that come with outdoor adventure, we have chosen 10 nature books to get kids outside and exploring. We have chosen books that brim … Read more
There are plenty of forest school settings throughout the UK, and some of those run as forest school nurseries. These forest school nurseries are a bit different from the standard daycare or educational nursery, as they are run by qualified forest school leaders who also have a background in childcare and child education. Forest schools … Read more
A hideaway can be hard for bugs to find in certain gardens. Bug hotels are a great way to use up odd scrap materials you might have. Why not recycle and give creepy crawlies a safe home? Here’s how to make a bug hotel in your garden and why you should. Not only are bug … Read more
There are lots of ways to encourage a love of reading and writing from an early age by taking part in Literacy activities outside. We have picked 10 outdoor literacy activities for kids to get you started. We all benefit from fresh air and time outdoors not just our kids. We know that being outside … Read more