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Exploring Nature with Children in October Resources

19th October 2024 Lisa Leave a comment

We follow a curriculum from @raisinglittleshoots called Exploring Nature with Children. Each week of the year has a different, seasonal…

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Posted in: Art and Crafts, Books and Storysacks, Exploring Nature with Children, Learning Through Play, Nature Play, Waldorf Inspired
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Pumpkin Nature Study, Ideas and Activities – Exploring Nature with Children

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Pumpkin Week – Exploring Nature with Children We love following the Raising Little Shoots Exploring Nature with Children Curriculum. October…

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Posted in: Art and Crafts, Books and Storysacks, Exploring Nature with Children, Learning Through Play, Nature Play, Waldorf Inspired
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Phonics – What is Phase 2 SATPIN?

14th September 2024 Lisa Leave a comment

Phase 2 Phonics – why we start with SATPIN. Ideas and games to support learning the first phonemes including reading and writing with them.

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Posted in: Books and Storysacks, Learning Through Play, Phonics, Student Teacher Filed under: Phase 2 Phonics
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Iris Folding Free Stained Glass Window Pattern Template

27th August 2024 Lisa Leave a comment

I love stained glass windows. The detail and work that go into them is incredible. Here you’ll find a free…

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Posted in: Art and Crafts, Iris Folding Papercraft, Learning Through Play

How do you Play as an Adult?

19th August 2024 Lisa 4 Comments

Do you play in your daily life? What says “playtime” to you? This blog post will explain the importance of…

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Posted in: Art and Crafts, Learning Through Play, Spoonie Life of Bookworms Filed under: bloganuary, bloganuary-2024-02, dailyprompt, dailyprompt-1805
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Top Tips for Toy Rotation: How to Create and Ideas

24th June 2024 Lisa 6 Comments

Why Rotate Toys? Toy rotation helps promote more thoughtful, purposeful play. It’s also very helpful in keeping your home less…

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Posted in: Books and Storysacks, Learning Through Play, Nature Play, Sensory Play, Small World, Toy Shelfies

Gardening with Children – Ideas and Tips for Planting with Toddlers and Kids

21st June 2024 Lisa

Awe and Wonder in the Outdoors Most toddlers and children love spending time outdoors with nature. They have a natural…

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Posted in: Exploring Nature with Children, Learning Through Play, Nature Play, Sensory Play
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Ocean Theme Play: Toy Shelfie Rotation Ideas and Resources

19th June 2024 Lisa

Early Years Toy Shelfie Rotation This blog post will give you ocean themed play ideas and resources from a toy…

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Posted in: Art and Crafts, Books and Storysacks, Exploring Nature with Children, Learning Through Play, Nature Play, Sensory Play, Small World, Toy Shelfies

Summer Bookmark: Summer Sunshine Watercolour Craft for Kids

14th June 2024 Lisa Leave a comment

Sunshine watercolour bookmarks are such a simple, fun kids craft that’s ideal for a Summer’s day. A Summer bookmark is…

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Posted in: Art and Crafts, Learning Through Play
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Sunflower Crafts – Spring & Summer Creative Play Ideas

3rd June 2024 Lisa 1 Comment

Nature Intertwined with Art Nature and art are so closely intertwined and as human beings we can often feel an…

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Posted in: Art and Crafts, Exploring Nature with Children, Learning Through Play, Macrame, Nature Play, Sensory Play, Waldorf Inspired Filed under: fine motor skills, mark making

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