Category Archives: Nature Table
A warm welcome to everyone from a very cold and snowy Scottish woodland. As a new year has begun we embrace the fresh start but the weather reminds us that we are still in the deepest of winter. Days are short and nights are long and chilly, many of the animals on our wood are […]
In a world that often feels like it’s moving at a dizzying speed, taking a step back to embrace the rhythm of the seasons can offer a refreshing change of pace, especially for young children. Seasonal living encourages us to be present and experience the beauty of the world around us, unfolding one season at […]
Embrace the beauty of autumn and the joy of learning with our delightful autumn leaf counting craft, directly. This hands-on activity encourages children to engage with nature while learning numbers. 🍁🔢 There’s nothing quite like the feeling of being outdoors, especially when it’s with my two little girls. They have a natural affinity for the […]
Today, with our hectic modern lives, it can be all too tempting to disconnect ourselves from nature and the outdoors completely – but that’s not something we should aspire to! The beauty of nature is that you don’t have to travel far or even leave your home in order to benefit from its calming presence. […]
Apr
These little finger puppets are a great hand work project for older children or a wonderful one for adults to make and use in storytelling with younger children. Equipment 2 colours of felt, one white sheet at least 8.5cm x 10cm One bright spring colour at least 8.5cm x 10cm Thread White wool (for the […]
Feb
In the modern world it’s all too easy to forget nature. It’s easy to have something else to do. It’s easy to overlook the delicate transformation which is taking place in the natural world around us. It’s even easier to drown in stuff, clutter and in our own busy, busy lives. When our babies were […]
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