Nov 23, 2022 | Literacy Outdoors, Maths Outdoors
Happy Fibonacci Day (November 23rd – 11 23) Fibonacci lived from 1180-1250. He was the son of an Italian merchant. He developed a passion for numbers and discovered the following sequence that can be observed in leaf arrangements, flower segments, pine cones,...
Nov 22, 2022 | Early Years Outdoors, Play Resources, Science Outdoors, Technologies
Wind is about the movement of air. It’s the result of differences in air pressure. Air likes to move from areas of high pressure to low pressure. This can be demonstrated with a balloon. Inside a blown-up balloon are lots of molecules – many more than...
Nov 21, 2022 | Early Years Outdoors, Nature Play & Learning, Science Outdoors
At this time of the year, there are lots of puddles to meet and greet when out and about. Whilst children tend to like and play in puddles, I suspect they remain a secret source of fascination to many adults too. These suggestions are designed to help you respond to...
Nov 20, 2022 | Early Years Outdoors
Wet rainy days provide experiential learning opportunities like no other.. Rather than stay inside and suffer cabin fever, there is lots of fun to be had, donning the boots, waterproof clothes and heading out into the rain. Below is a collection of the blog...
Nov 19, 2022 | Art & Music Outdoors, Early Years Outdoors, Literacy Outdoors
I first got into puppets as a child when I attended a holiday camp and was involved in making puppets for a performance of Treasure Island. As a countryside ranger, one of my jobs was to work alongside a professional puppeteer, Sylvia Troon, during a holiday club for...
