How to Make Animal Tracks and Footprint Trails (with template)
Learn how to create a fun animal track trail with this easy-to-do outdoor learning activity.
Author: Jon
About our authors
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Happy Outdoor Classroom Day!
Believe in the power of outdoor learning and play? Get involved in Outdoor Classroom Day! Think about the last time you saw a child grinning wildly, bursting with excitement and eager to explore. Chances are they were outside in the playground at break time, not sitting in class trying to grasp a new mathematical concept….
Pond Dipping: The Simple How To Guide
This article contains affiliate links at no cost to you. Some of my earliest memories with wildlife were at the local nature reserves, armed with a green net and an ice cream tub, fishing for whatever we could skim from the pond. Pond dipping is a simple activity that can help foster a love of…
Kingslea Fireworks Night 2021
The Kingslea annual Fireworks night is back! On Thursday 4th November, 5:30–7:30pm. Jon will be at Kingslea Fireworks Night manning the stall for toasted marshmallows! Come and join him around the fire and get your bonfire snacks. Organised by KLASS, the Kingslea PTA, this year there will be a quiet display at 6:15pm, before the…
What to Wear for Forest School in All Seasons
Forest schools run in all weathers – we’re certainly outdoors with the children come rain or shine! Here’s a parent’s guide to the forest school clothing that we recommend for activities throughout the year. Note: What to wear for forest school depends on where you are going and where you are in the world. The…
How to Forage for Mushrooms Without Dying (Book Review)
This article contains affiliate links. Read our earnings disclosure. How to Forage for Mushrooms Without Dying – An absolute beginner’s guide to identifying 29 wild, edible mushrooms, is a book with a fantastic title by Frank Hyman. It’s a visually very appealing book, with beautiful photo and a lovely design that makes it feel accessible…
