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Scavenger Hunt Clues

April 29, 2014 By Lisa

nature scavenger hunt

Scavenger Hunt Clues I love writing Scavenger Hunt clues. One simple activity to easily get outside into nature for all the family is the humble Scavenger Hunt clues. But this one is with a difference. The Smart Happy Project is about increasing a connection to nature and encouraging observation and identification skills. In the book Last Child […]

Filed Under: children's activity, content, identification, Nature deficit disorder, nature study, Shape Hunting Tagged With: 4-8 years, 7-9 years, family, finding shapes, nature, observation, patterns, play, senses, wonderful

5 Benefits of Nature to Families

April 19, 2014 By Lisa

improved health in nature

Introducing Shelley Hutchinson, an accredited counsellor specialising in trauma and relationship issues who has written for us on the benefits of nature to families. Read Shelley’s profile.   5 Benefits of Nature to parents and kids     Shelley says: “Spending time in nature can be beneficial to your family’s mental, emotional and physical wellbeing. […]

Filed Under: field trip parenting, Nature deficit disorder, parent interest Tagged With: 2-4 years, 4-8 years, 7-9 years, family, nature, play

Do all Jellyfish sting?

July 19, 2013 By Lisa

jellyfish anatomy board game

Such fantastic sunshine has meant we’ve all been in enjoying the beach and the waves. Of course, the sight of a jellyfish in the water sends them all screaming and running. “Don’t be so silly, not all jelly fish sting, it’ll be fine!” I hear myself say. Later, its only when I find myself swimming […]

Filed Under: children's activity, content Tagged With: 4-8 years, nature, play, toys

Homespun Cuddly Soft Toy vs. Branded Plastic Character Doll.

May 15, 2013 By Lisa

hand made stuffed bunny

  It’s really no contest. Would you side with a plastic one-dimensional character or a racing car driver/explorer/constant companion/intrepid traveller and best friend? Bunny Bun Bun is my daughter’s favourite cuddly toy. Bunny bun bun just had a birthday, with presents, a cake and candles. The household Barbie would never get that. I even had […]

Filed Under: field trip parenting, parent interest Tagged With: play, toys

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