Here are 10 fun and creative content ideas for mud kitchen play and activities that can engage children and promote learning through outdoor exploration: 1. Mud Pie Bakery Content Idea: Set up a “mud pie bakery” where children create different types of mud pies using a variety of natural materials (leaves, sticks, flowers, etc.). Encourage …
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Exploring garden birds with children is a wonderful way to connect them to nature, spark curiosity, and develop observational skills Exploring garden birds with children Here are some fun and educational ideas: 1. Bird Watching Basics Binoculars: Provide child-friendly binoculars so they can observe birds up close. Observation Spot: Set up a quiet spot in …
Forest School is an educational approach that takes place outdoors in natural environments, typically wooded areas or forests. It originated in Scandinavia in the 1950s and has since gained popularity worldwide. Forest School programs are designed to provide children with regular opportunities for hands-on learning and play in nature. Here are some key aspects and …
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A mud kitchen can either be made yourself or purchased from many stores. We started with a homemade version that we made from old wooden pallets, we then progressed to a more substantial variety and now have a few; up at the allotment, in the garden, a pack away / travel version. A mud kitchen …
This is a whistle stop tour of our top 20 favourite educational resources for the early years. It is actually a blog version of the reel I created – pinned on my insta page so if you get chance to head over there you can watch the video too. So, here goes… Magical Mirrored trays …
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A suitcase makes a powerful provocation for any child. What could be in my Magic Suitcase today? Fill it with props for a story, small world creation or items that match the theme or topic that you are learning.
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