Colouring Outside The Lines
Having attended various craft events with our son, I have been struck by contrasting attitudes of adults present. Comments which stand out follow similar themes:
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Winter Solstice
Winter Solstice The clearest indication of the changing seasons can be found in nature. From the emergence of spring life, through humid summer days, to
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The Most Wonderful Time
Christmas is coming The most wonderful time of the year. For some, at least. From mid-autumn, it’s impossible to avoid feeling the emergence of Christmas.
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Pond Dipping
Getting Started We spent a morning last week at a pond dipping workshop, run by a team from the Lower Windrush Valley Project. The skies
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A Snake, A Crow, and An Eclipse
It’s been a busy week of new experiences. Each one offering a chance to learn together. As the post title suggests, the three which stand
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Mothering Sunday
Origins Today’s post considers the origins of days on which people remember their mothers, and the word ‘mother’ itself. The first mother’s day can be
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The Wild Service Tree
There’s a nature reserve near us, which we enjoy exploring with the dogs. We’re fortunate not only to have access to such a beautiful space,
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Gingerbread Hearts
Our son has recently shown quite an interest in baking. So I decided to try creating something which I thought he’d enjoy making and consuming,
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Children’s Mental Health Week 2021
This week is Children’s Mental Health Week. Running from 1-7 February, this year’s theme is ‘Express Yourself’. Throughout the week, children are encouraged to find
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Fungi
I learn through spending time with our son, and joining him in his activities. Forest school is one the best examples of this. Although, sadly,
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