Tag Archives: grow

Picture this: Christmas morning, bright and early. The family gathered around the Christmas tree.  Kids in their PJs, excitedly ripping open presents. Your spouse or family member opening the special present you splurged on. ‘It’s perfect – just want I… Continue Reading >

It is such a special time when you welcome a brand new baby into your family! Those first few weeks fly by so quickly. Babies develop and grow so quickly during their first year of life and you might be… Continue Reading >

Media kindly brought to you by Plum Play  Take the modern world’s increasing amount of ‘screen time’, urban living arrangements that limit access to green spaces, throw in a pandemic with enforced home lockdowns, and it’s no surprise that kids’… Continue Reading >

What are indigenous plants? Vegetation can be both native and indigenous in certain areas. Firstly, let’s get a little clearer about these two words. Native vegetation is particular to a given region or ecosystem. For example, Australian natives or native… Continue Reading >

You’ve probably made grass heads before. But have you tried making a grass earthworm? This DIY early years activity combines scientific exploration with creativity (just like our sustainability incursions). It is suitable for children (3-5 years) to do with adult… Continue Reading >

I like to think of the garden as an outdoor classroom – it’s tactile, it’s ever-changing, there are lessons to be learnt in the smallest details and it’s a fantastic place to get dirty… something I know my own sons… Continue Reading >

My social media feeds have seen a lot of people struggling with so many things at the moment. None more so than simply trying to manage the struggle of learning to live, learn and work from home 24/7. How do… Continue Reading >

Aqua Dragons are real live aquatic creatures that you can hatch and grow at home! Feed them and see how they grow, reproduce and live in their amazing world!

How loose parts play builds new worlds for children. It’s not pretty. Loose parts play can look like the Tupperware cupboard and recycling bin had a wrestling match, and everyone lost. Everyone except the child contently playing in the delightful… Continue Reading >

by Jay Anderson Parenting can be tricky! Non-one gets taught much about it at all. Most people learn by experience, by observation and by trial and error.  In fact, most people will parent how they were parented, unless they have… Continue Reading >