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 3, 2023 | Uncategorized
So our best day trip this summer I think has to go to Caldey Island!! The boys absolutely LOVED the boat rides to and from the island and exploring the island itself!! On the island there is an eclectic mix of nature, with the woodlands that are home to red squirrels....
by Ellie | Jun 2, 2023 | Uncategorized
Making a periscope can be a fun and educational project. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to make a simple periscope: Materials you’ll need: Two small mirrors (preferably square or rectangular) A sturdy cardboard tube (such as a paper towel tube) or a...
by Ellie | Nov 23, 2020 | Uncategorized
So whilst we aren’t now on lockdown here in Wales as a whole, I thought I’d help out with a few of our activity favourites over the next few weeks for anyone entertaining the kiddos from home whether you are in lockdown or self isolation or if school is closed!...
by Ellie | Oct 18, 2020 | Foraging Fancies
Bedd Arthur Over the weekend we decided to use our jar of adventures again and Bedd Arthur was pulled out. Bedd Arthur is supposed to the be the resting place of King Arthur and is situated in the Preseli Mountains not far from Foel Drygarn hillfort (which is in the...
