Garden sensory play :: petal perfume
Do you remember making petal perfume when you were a child? It’s a lovely garden sensory play idea I’m keen to pass on to my daughter. Here’s how we made ours: Garden sensory play :: homemade petal...
View ArticleAmazing outdoor book nooks and top 50 books about nature
How’s this for an amazing outdoor book nook, as seen at the Just So festival? And what do you think made the Top 50 children’s books about nature, as voted by NurtureStore’s readers? Come and take a...
View Article20 school garden ideas for autumn and winter
Just because the days are getting cooler and shorter doesn’t mean children have to stop enjoying lots of outdoor play. Having fun and creative garden projects on offer is a great way to keep kids...
View ArticleAutumn art from The Garden Classroom
We’ve been combining two activities from my e-book The Garden Classroom this week to create some beautiful autumn art. Taking the idea of leaf art and adding it to my Sticky Picture frames, here’s...
View ArticleMake a pumpkin house! :: imaginary play
Having the right things, in the right places can really help to spark children’s imagination. Pulling in play dough, art and imaginary play, here’s how to turn a pumpkin into a house! How to make a...
View ArticleHow to plan your garden classroom
Here are my tips on how to plan your garden classroom for lots of growing, playing and learning this year. How to plan your garden classroom I’m a planner by nature, and I find that taking time at...
View ArticleGarden activities for March :: The Garden Classroom
Can you feel the murmur of spring in the air? It’s nearly here! Here are seven important garden activities for March that you can use with your children to get your garden classroom off to a great...
View ArticleEasy plants to grow with children
Here’s a guide to easy plants to grow with children to get them started on ‘My First Garden’. Easy plants to grow with children My girls are very excited to have their very own gardens this year. They...
View ArticleSpring sensory play tub with carrots
This spring sensory play tub with carrots is great for a range of ages. Here’s how to set it up, with extra ideas for spring activities for kids. Spring sensory play tub with carrots Sensory tubs are...
View ArticleGarden activities for April :: The Garden Classroom
Spring has sprung! Here are some inportant garden activities for April that will help you get your garden blooming and set you up for a great year of gardening with your children. Garden Activities for...
View ArticleOutdoor learning color matching game
We ‘re out in our Garden Classroom today, enjoying some outdoor learning with a color matching game. Outdoor learning color matching game This color matching game is very easy set up and lets you...
View ArticleLavender playdough recipe
This easy to make homemade lavender playdough recipe is wonderful for calming, soothing sensory play, and is one of the favourites that’s included in my ebook The Homemade Play Dough Recipe Book....
View ArticleNature mandalas for kids
This idea for nature mandalas for kids takes its inspiration from the spring flowers that are opening in our Garden Classroom this month. Nature mandalas for kids We have some beautiful flowers peeping...
View ArticleGarden activities for May :: The Garden Classroom
Spring is blooming in our garden and we are busy, busy, busy starting vegetable seeds. Here are some important garden activities for May that you can enjoy with your children. Garden Activities for...
View ArticleFlower number games
These flower number games are inspired by spring. You can adapt them for different aged children, and use them for both math games and letter activities. Here’s how to play. Flower number games These...
View ArticleTake art outdoors with chalk frames
Take art outdoors into your Garden Classroom with this idea for chalk frames – along with chalk nature mandalas, and summer scented paint. Take art outdoors with chalk frames Chalk is a super material...
View ArticleFlower number line games
“Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful.” So said William Morris, and this flower number line scores full marks, being a a great way for children to...
View Article5 lavender sensory play activities
Here are five relaxing lavender sensory play activities which are easy to set up and just the thing when children – or parents – need a little ahhhhhhh. 5 relaxing lavender sensory play activities...
View ArticleGarden activities for June :: The Garden Classroom
June in the Garden Classroom means strawberries! Such a treat to pick them straight from the plants and pop them in your mouth! Here are some other important garden activities for June that you can...
View ArticleHomemade play dough recipe with herbs
Here’s a simple homemade play dough recipe using natural ingredients, paired with some freshly-picked herbs from our Garden Classroom for some added sensory play. Homemade play dough recipe with herbs...
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