May 31, 2013 | Health & Wellbeing, Nature Play & Learning, Science Outdoors, Technologies
Many years ago I had a wonderful few days holiday over on the West Coast of Scotland. My family and I stayed at the Pier House Hotel in Port Appin which wins lots of awards for being friendly, welcoming and having an amazing seafood restaurant. On the last night, to...
May 18, 2013 | Gardening, Maths Outdoors, Science Outdoors
Plant identification is a quirky matter. As a child, I was not especially interested in wildflowers, trees or other plants. Family walks were decidedly boring if there was too much plant talk and not enough running, climbing and swinging thrown into the mix. So when...
May 16, 2013 | Maths Outdoors, Technologies
I always feel it is good to follow up open-ended introductions to challenges and activities which allow children to further develop core skills in different curriculum areas. I have previously blogged about reflections and beginning symmetry outside. I enjoy the...
May 4, 2013 | Maths Outdoors, Science Outdoors, Technologies
Recently on the Creative STAR Facebook Page I showed this wonderful photo of a wind tunnel created by a space blanket. Sadly, it ripped almost immediately after the photo was taken. I really didn’t want to chuck it out as I felt that was a waste. So instead I...
