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What can kids collect when out and about in winter?
Finding things to collect is a good way to keep kids alert and tuned into the world around them when out and about. This time last year, during our 365 day nature play challenge, we ended up collecting lots of things in the late winter and early spring particularly. There’s not much growing you can…
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A family game to play outside in a new area
A family geography game inspired by the This Way Up book by the Map Men. We wrote down some directions, went to a place we didn’t know well but wanted to know better and played. It turned out to be a fun abstract way to explore a new area. I’m writing it up in case…
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10 ways to play outside in the natural world in March
10 different ways to play outside in the natural world in March. Most should be do-able anywhere without needing too many resources or too much expertise. Its a great month, March, for things starting to happen, even more exciting, it looks like it might be a little bit less wet than February.
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How to play with nature on holiday in Tenerife
In February 2026, we went to Tenerife for a week. It was B’s first time she could remember going somewhere with a tropical climate. Here’s some nature play ideas for anyone else heading off on a warm holiday (free ones first, with some specific pay-to-do Tenerife ones later). Also some thoughts on what you need…
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How to make and enjoy fires safely with kids
From being a complete novice a few years ago, we’re now, as a family, getting quite good at making fires. Here’s the instructions I wish I’d had when I started and some ideas of how to play with fire safely.
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The best equipment for playing outside with kids in winter
Not an expert’s view this. Just a mum who constantly forgets stuff and gets to a great opportunity to find I left the most important bit of equipment at home. Here’s the 6 key things we try not to be without in the wake of the 365 day nature play challenge!
