Grandma and Grandad have a little orchard in their garden. In the spring, it is beautiful thanks to all the blossom and then there’s the fun of being able to pick fruit in the summer and autumn. There are apple trees and plum trees, a cherry tree and blackberry bushes. The plums will be ready… Read More
Having a trail to follow or things to look out for always makes a walk more interesting. Little legs never seem to tire quite as quickly when there are things to do and see. A rainbow nature hunt is a fun way of encouraging children to notice all the different colours that nature has to… Read More
This year we’re taking part in #30DaysWild – a challenge from the Wildlife Trusts to get outside each day in June, do something wild and connect with nature. I love getting out and about with the girls. This is a perfect way to encourage us to spend even more time out of doors. I wonder… Read More
A little imagination combined with a walk in the woods can turn a day out into a fairytale adventure for my girls. An evening at one of their favourite places, with the promise of getting to see real fairies and magical creatures is irresistible. The Enchanted Museum event at Chiltern Open Air Museum was one… Read More
Each week, Jessica comes home with a task to complete in her home learning book. She has recently been learning about buoyancy at school. Her home learning task that week was to drop different objects into a bowl of water and find out which ones floated and which ones sank. The garden seemed the most… Read More
Jessica loves taking part in sports day. For her, it is all about having fun and being with her friends, rather than about winning. Just taking part and crossing the finish line makes her a winner. This year, she got to take part in her first Girls’ Brigade sports day with her friends from the… Read More
Langley Park is one of our favourite places to visit. It is especially pretty at this time of year with all the rhododendrons in bloom in the Temple Gardens. It’s the perfect place for a walk on a sunny spring afternoon. Sophie always enjoys deciding on our route through the Temple Gardens. There… Read More