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World Book Day is coming soon! Take your learning outdoors and try out some activities such as a leaf hungry caterpillar, three bears’ muddy porridge and a nature gingerbread man.
There are two sets of World Book Day activities on the website and plenty of book related resources to help you on the day.
Comment ‘book activities’ and I’ll send the links over.
#worldbookday #natureactivities #outdoorlearning #eyfsideas #earlyyearslearning
Feb 23
🌸SPRING IS ON THE WAY🌸
Spring drinks in the mud kitchen was such a hit. The cable reel with a table cloth made a great addition to the Spring cafe role play ☕️
Do you want help and support with your outdoor area this term? I have you covered with Early Years Outdoor area planning, Spring activities, ideas, resources and guides all on the website. Comment ‘Spring’ if you would like the link to the section.
My beautiful mud kitchen is from @precision.timber and my utensils are from @hope_earlyyears.
#earlyyearsoutdoor #outdoorlearning #eyfsoutdoors #mudkitchen #teachingresources
Feb 22
I had such a wonderful time hosting A Nature Adventure at my local library this week. Part of @barnsleylibraries Book Festival.
If you’d like to recreate your own Nature Adventure using the resources, comment ‘nature adventure’ and I’ll send the link to them on my website, or see them in my book 📚 🌿
#natureadventure #outdoorlearning #natureactivities
Feb 18
Today, I delivered a session @barnsleylibraries in their Darfield branch based on my book ‘The Nature Adventure Book’ for the #barnsleybookfestival. We created wild masterpieces, made pine cone creatures, guessed nature smells, played in their mud kitchen, went on nature hunts and so much more!
So thankful to the families that joined in.
All of the activities you can see are available as one download to complement my book. If you’d like the link to the resource, comment ‘Nature Adventure’ and I’ll send it over. It includes signs, activities sheets and a nature hunt.
#natureadventure #outdoorlearning #natureactivities #outdoorplay
Feb 17
🌸SPRING TUFF TRAYS RESOURCE🌼
Spring is on the way and it’s bringing plenty of excitement for the warmer weather, longer days outdoors and growing nature!
Our Spring Tuff Tray downloadable resource is packed full of open-ended activity inspiration for teachers, educators and parents who want to bring the magic of the season into their setting.
Inside you’ll find creative, nature linked ideas to use in your trays that encourage children to explore, investigate and create. From painting leaves and sensory nature play, to Hapa Zome and water play, all inspired by the changing world around them 🌼🌱
Perfect for sparking curiosity, supporting child-led learning and making meaningful links to the outdoors.
Comment ‘Spring tuff trays’ for the link to download yours or find it in the Spring/Tuff Trays section on my website. Members, as always, this is free for you. Have you seen the new Spring resources too? 🍃
Let’s welcome spring with playful possibilities and hands-on exploration!
#springisontheway #tufftrayideas #earlyyearsideas #LearningThroughPlay #NaturePlay
Feb 16
Get ready to elevate your outdoor learning experience!
I’ve saved you time and effort by creating plans for the whole of next term. The new Spring 2 planning is live on the website, featuring clickable links that take you directly to the related resources on my website (this is a new feature!).
Explore six weeks of engaging themes such as growing, Spring, minibeasts, World Book Day and Easter. All available as individual weeks or as a complete termly bundle.
Members, this is all free for you and part of your membership 🌿 If you’d like to join, there’s currently 15% off the yearly payment (ends today). Use the code FIFTEENOFF ✨
#earlyyearsoutdoors #outdoorlearning #outdoorareas #eyfsoutdoors #earlyyears
Feb 15
Excited to share that my second book is due to be released on the 2nd of July 2026. It’s full of mud kitchen ideas for your schools, forest schools, nurseries or homes and gardens!
You can preorder now from Waterstones, Amazon and plenty of other book shops ❤️ which is exciting. I only have the front cover to share with you at the moment, but will be sharing more over the next few months.
I’d love you to tag someone who loves mud kitchen play or give it a share in your stories if you can 🥰🌿
#mudkitchen #mudkitchenideas #mudkitchenfun #mudkitchencreations #earlyyears
Feb 14
The new Early Years Outdoor area planning is on the website for Spring 2. It has an exciting new feature of clickable links. Where I have stated that the planning idea links to a resource on the website, you can now click the purple ‘click here’ button and it will take you directly to the resource.
There are six weeks planned for Spring 2 with themes such as growing, minibeasts and Easter. The whole six weeks are also available as a bundle. Comment ‘outdoor planning’ if you’d like the direct link.
All of the planning and resources are included in the membership and this is the most cost effective way of accessing it all (15% off until the end of the week using code FIFTEENOFF) 💕 The planning is also available to purchase individually.
Thank you for all of the wonderful feedback about previous terms. I’m so glad you’ve found it useful!
#earlyyearsoutdoorplanning #outdoorlearning #eyfsoutdoors #teachingoutdoors #earlyyears
Feb 11
