Category: Around Town
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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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More nature play for kids in London
As we find autumn and head into winter, a new London strand of the 365 Day Nature Play Challenge. We spot parakeets OUTSIDE London Zoo; feed the wildlife in St James’ Park, negotiate a flood and go on a hunt for lots of different types of rodent. Then finally we work out a nature game…
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Looking at the world from another point of view…
The more imagination based play days from the 365 day nature play challenge: A new idea from B: If I were a bird, what would I do?; a QUEST! To save grandma from demons; and a classic: If I were a dog, what would I do?
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Winter events which get kids outside in the natural world
Winter outdoors events season has started. Going to a lights show; and a fireworks display; Meeting reptiles and other critters with Animal Cwtch; Exploring fossils and dissecting owl pellets with Wild Space; going to Clearwell Caves Christmas event.
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Wayfinding for kids
How easily can B find her way from one place to another? We play with written instructions and general navigation and struggle finding things in random trees. Wayfinding by bike proves challenging. Then, at the end of the summer holiday, it all pays off when B finds us the BEST new walk ever.
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Looking for nature play ideas and opportunities in North London
Nature play ideas in North London. Making paper boats and looking for somewhere to float them at the Olympic park in Stratford. Watching starlings in Camden Lock Market. Getting muddy and rained on on Hampstead Heath. Finding fallen treasures at Waterlow Park; Using a compass to navigate the way to the tube; Exploring Highgate Cemetery;…
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Adventures with litter picking (345)
Community service and a fun outdoor play event in one. The 365 day nature play challenge embraces the joy of litter picking and finds other distractions along the way. Tuesday 21 January, cloud and sun, 5°C I’m on a hunt for some new ideas. The last few weeks have been lots of fun but I’m…