by Ellie | Jan 31, 2024 | Musings, Teaching using Nature
It’s a sad fact that once we as humans decide nature is no longer useful to us, we stop caring for and protecting it…. To encourage people to care for nature, it’s crucial to demonstrate the tangible benefits that nature provides to individuals and...
by Ellie | Jan 2, 2024 | Teaching using Nature
One of the most profound experiences I had as a child was being allowed out of the classroom onto Surrey Heath to conduct a project about the Heathland habitat that surrounded us. We looked at the layers in the sands and soils, we played with sundews and had the...
by Ellie | Sep 13, 2023 | nature curriculum, Outdoor Learning, Teaching using Nature
Creating a weather station for kids is a great idea for several reasons: Educational Benefits: Weather stations provide an interactive way for kids to learn about various scientific concepts, including meteorology, climatology, and the Earth’s atmosphere. They...
by Ellie | Sep 6, 2023 | Outdoor Learning, Teaching using Nature
How we support pupils or clients in developing a deeper connection with the natural world around has profound effects, both on health and wellbeing, but also on improving critical thinking skills, observation skills and activating their senses. We can do this in so...
by Ellie | Sep 3, 2023 | nature curriculum, Outdoor Learning, Teaching using Nature
One of the conversations I have a lot in my dealings with schools is ‘we don’t have access to much Nature, how can I connect the children to the outdoors?’ So, why we do this… There are a lot of benefits to bringing the nature into the...
by Ellie | Sep 1, 2023 | Outdoor Learning, Teaching using Nature
Grounding ourselves at the start of a session outdoors helps to relax the body and mind and activate the senses. Here are some ideas to try. Five Senses Exercise: Encourage your child to name five things they can see, four things they can touch, three things they can...
