There's no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothes
I’m always looking for opportunities to use nature as a learning tool and since the Little Naturalist is working on her ABCs, I thought I would look for ways to incorporate the alphabet in our outdoor play. Making letters out of sticks is a super easy activity that doesn’t require much advance planning, yet gives your child an opportunity to… Read More
My kids love critters. Squirmy, slithering, hairy, slimy, spiny critters. They swoon for caterpillars, centipedes, moths, crickets, earthworms, grubs, slugs, craw dads, leeches and spiders. I have yet to find a critter that they didn’t want to pick up and subject to a small animal nature study. Me? I love the outdoors and getting my hands dirty in the garden,… Read More
Children are natural collectors, so why not use their finds to make a fun piece of nature art? Best age range: 2-7 Location: An area where natural materials are abundant and you’re allowed to collect items from nature, for example a wooded backyard, park etc. Materials: Cardboard, cut to appropriate size Liquid glue Containers for collection of items Natural materials… Read More
Bondi school parents slam decision to ban outdoor play before class
www.smh.com.au
A decision to restrict students from using the playground before school started has sparked an angry response.
