Exploring Nature with Children: Week 5.

Trees. This week we explored the field opposite our house, and used the Woodland Trust tree identifier app to study the different trees we came across, by looking at their leaves, bark and buds. We looked at the make up of a leaf through a magnifying glass, and made leaf prints by doing wax resist … Continue reading Exploring Nature with Children: Week 5.

Exploring Nature with Children: Week 4

Vernal Equinox This week we explored the Moon, and why the season changes. A beautiful end to a beautiful month, and we are ready to welcome spring! We spent time outside stargazing, using an app called Star Walk 2 to learn about the zoo in the sky, as well as reading a book called Zoo … Continue reading Exploring Nature with Children: Week 4

Spring Flowers Ice Activity.

We are outdoors lovers. So to wake up and see the sunshine made me super happy this morning. Yesterday I prepared some flowers in cake cases with water and froze them ready for this afternoon. This is a really good sensory activity for a range of age groups. For babies, it provides a sensory experience. … Continue reading Spring Flowers Ice Activity.