Learning about biodegradable & non biodegradable materials seems difficult, but if build into real world learning, it takes not time at all. There are moments when Miss Possum will ask me a question and I’ll step back and remember that her little mind is still filling up with information every single day. Today she picked […]
Making the most out of cicada season
This is a guest post by Sarah Higman from Kids Activities Delivered . She sharing some wonderful tips to explore cicadas. Her post couldn’t come at a better time for my family because the cicadas are most certainly making themselves known outback with their loud, almost vibrating trills. Making the Most out of Cicada Season Most […]
Make an animal track plot
Making an animal track plot is a really exciting way to get outdoors, find out about what creatures live near you and to learn animal tracking skills. If you live near a nature reserve or you know of a few creatures that like to visit your yard you can set up a track plot just […]
Exploring predator plants
Do you remember from your childhood, those moments when something in nature captivated you? Perhaps it was the first time you saw a caterpillar munching away at a leaf or a rose plant covered in aphids. Well, children will be captivated by this next activity. Not only is it a wonderful way to show that […]
Exploring bugs with a simple white sheet
Yesterday, my family and I were playing in the backyard when Miss E, one of my 1.5 year old twins, spied a creature on a tree. She turned to me, pointed her finger and boldly said, ‘spider!’ I was so proud. That was the moment I decided the twins were ready to join in with their […]
Go batty – observe a flying fox colony!
I enjoy watching bats fly over our house at night and I was looking forward to teaching Miss Possum – and you wonderful readers – what we can learn from watching a flying fox colony. Except, when we went to our local park to watch the bats and get some great photos and inspiration for the post, they had left. Every. Single. […]