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 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...
