Boredom Busters: Stay Entertained from Home
In my opinion, summer holidays are a bit like marmite, some people really look forward to them, and for some, it fills them with dread. Simple projects and activities are the best way to keep children engaged and entertained, and summer is the best time to think ‘Keep it Simple’.
5 Ideas for Inspiring Outdoor Play
As the temperature is beginning to increase, it’s the perfect time to put down the technology screens and encourage outdoor play. Outdoor play is vital for children as it prompts physical, emotional, intellectual and social development.
The Wonder of Forest Schools: Connecting with Nature
Many settings and schools are now looking to Forest School as a way to enhance their outdoor provision and opportunities for children’s play and learning. However, it’s important to remember that Forest School is not merely outdoor learning. Both have distinct advantages for play, development and wellbeing but are not the same. Forest School is an approach to engaging with the outdoors, led by a trained Forest School leader. Its ethos is built on the holistic experience of the child, led by the child, for the child.