Every child should be able to climb a tree, right? Sometimes, it’s not that easy for children to try something new if they are nervous about their surroundings or aren’t physically confident. I have a child who loves nature but no amount of gentle encouragement from me could get her trying to climb a tree. […]
Animal yoga for kids
. If your children love animals and need a little more quiet, thoughtful time in their life, this might be the activity for you. There’s nothing quite like animal yoga in the forest. It’s relaxing, builds breath awareness and self-inquiry while being in a safe, calming and natural environment. It really connects your child to the […]
Egg candling surprise
Did you know that there’s a way to check if an egg is fertile or not? It’s called egg candling and although animal keepers rarely use a candle to check the fertility of eggs these days, it’s fascinating to watch. Instead of a candle, keepers usually use a special torch that allows you to see […]
Invitation to play with nature
My children don’t tend to need an invitation to play with nature but after a few busy days away, I decided a calm day a home would suit all of us. I’ve been collecting lots of nature bits and pieces and it was time to put them to good use. I had little gumnuts, sticks, […]
Finding animals in clouds
Cloud watching can take five minutes, be done almost anywhere and it’s a great way to use your imagination in nature. Cumulus clouds, with their ever changing fluffy cotton wool appearance, are the best for finding shapes. When my girls and I were lying on our new veranda, gazing at the clouds slowly moving high above […]
Make animal prints in the dewy grass
Early in the morning, creep out to see if the grass is covered in dew. If there is, you’ll be delighted because your children will love going outside to make animal prints in the dewy grass. When dew is formed on the grass, it creates a layer that makes it appear lighter than it actually is and when […]