by Ellie | May 23, 2024 | Musings, Thursday Thoughts
In the hustle and bustle of daily life, finding moments to connect with nature can be deeply rejuvenating. Outdoor adventures, especially those that embrace the principles of forest school activities, offer unique opportunities to learn, grow, and find tranquility in...
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 8, 2023 | Foraging Fancies, Foraging Fridays
So we like to preserve Nature’s bounty in lots of ways round here. We can, we jam, we bottle and brew, but one thing we love doing is making balms. This does everything balm harnesses the properties of Lavender, Plantain, Calendula and Rosemary. It smells and...
