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Tag Archives: outdoor learning

#30DaysWild 2021 – Week 4

01/07/202105/07/2021
Sophie holding a buff tip moth, a white ermine moth and two dark arches moths

Our fifth #30DaysWild has now come to an end. We’ve enjoyed joining in again. As with previous years, it’s encouraged us to take a closer look and we’ve learned new things as a result. Sophie particularly enjoyed getting to camp out in the garden and my ability to identify wildflowers and the different birds visiting… Read More

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#30DaysWild 2021 – Week 2

17/06/202117/06/2021
A banded demoiselle damselfly on Sophie's hat

We’re now more than halfway through this year’s #30DaysWild, a challenge run by The Wildlife Trusts encouraging people to do one ‘random act of wildness’ each day in June. This week we’ve been slowing down a little and enjoying moments of just sitting in the garden, looking around at the natural world on our doorstep.… Read More

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Learning about bees and pollination at Iver Environment Centre

03/06/202104/06/2021
Sophie and Thomas near the beehives at Iver Environment Centre

Iver Environment Centre is a bit of a hidden gem, just off the road going from Slough to Uxbridge. We first visited it a few days before Thomas was born and it’s become one of our favourite places to visit. During the school holidays, they have family fun mornings and afternoons with craft sessions as… Read More

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Feed the birds – joining in with the Big Garden Birdwatch

13/01/202116/01/2021
A redwing in a tree

Our outdoor activities might have become very restricted with the latest lockdown, but one thing we can still enjoy is feeding the birds and seeing how many different types visit our garden. We’re looking forward to taking part in this year’s Big Garden Birdwatch at the end of January and seeing how many different birds… Read More

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A nature hunt at Chiltern Open Air Museum

24/09/202023/09/2020
Sophie and Thomas in the woods at Chiltern Open Air Museum

Chiltern Open Air Museum is one of our favourite places for a day out. It’s familiar and feels like a safe place to visit with the restricted pre-booked tickets and plenty of outdoor space to allow for social distancing. Sophie quite enjoys looking out for the signs for the sensory trail and telling me what… Read More

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Outdoor learning: parts of a flower

07/05/202006/05/2020
Two sheets on a tuff tray – one showing the parts of a flower, the other with flower parts stuck on and the names of each part written on

One of the many things I’m enjoying about doing more outdoor learning with Sophie is teaching her about different plants and flowers. She’s getting quite good at identifying the different plants that she spots in the garden. We’ve been taking a closer look at flowers recently, and learning more about the different parts inside a… Read More

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Outdoor learning: making a wormery

22/04/202022/04/2020
A wormery made from a plastic bottle with alternating layers of sharp sand and compost inside

Sophie has been enjoying our various outdoor learning sessions over the last few weeks. We’ve created a little ‘Muddy Puddles’ area in our back garden as a space for her to explore, dig up, look for mini beasts or grow things. We see a lot of worms in that area when she is digging away.… Read More

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I'm Louise, mummy of three - Jessica, forever six, who was born with half a heart and lives on in mine; and heart-healthy Sophie (born 2013) and Thomas (born 2018). I blog about living with grief after child loss, crafts, days out and the little moments of family life.

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