Jun 4, 2016 | Early Years Outdoors, Nature Play & Learning
To find a seashell is to discover a world of imagination – Michelle Held One of the best things about going to the sea can be finding shells. Some beaches, especially coral ones are littered with a myriad of shells. Others, it is more of a challenge to find even...
Jun 1, 2016 | Art & Music Outdoors, Community Involvement, RME Outdoors
Every cloud has a silver lining. As I was unable to travel back home this past weekend, I stayed in the Peak District and savoured the fine weather. From a fellow traveller, I learned about the well dressing custom that is rife in Derbyshire and decided to visit...
May 23, 2016 | Art & Music Outdoors, Gardening, Nature Play & Learning, Science Outdoors
Recently I saw a blog post about creating natural watercolour paint from fresh flowers. With lots of flowers appearing now spring is here, I thought it would be a timely opportunity to have a go at this myself – a practice run before trialling on a group of...
May 12, 2016 | Maths Outdoors
I am rather shocked that it’s taken me so long to blog about the mathematical value of cones. They are a wonderful resource yet are often overshadowed by the sleekness of sticks and the smoothness of stones. So this post is written in honour of the cone and its...
Mar 26, 2016 | Whole School
Over Easter it can be fun to enjoy a few videos. I realise I’ve never posted ones which I love and enjoy. So, take a beverage of your choice, get comfy and enjoy the show. Get ‘Em Outside This was first outdoor video clip that I saw that I felt had a...