Happiest in the Outdoors. A magical feeling envelops me when I'm outdoors – a sense of pure joy and contentment that I find nowhere else. It's in those moments, surrounded by nature's beauty, that I feel most alive and connected to the world around me.
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Kinesthetic learning, also known as tactile learning, is a learning style that involves physical activities and hands-on experiences. This approach can be particularly effective for young learners in enhancing their understanding and retention of information. One of the most powerful ways to promote kinesthetic learning in children is by utilising the great outdoors.
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Developing well-rounded communication skills is vital in primary school education, and integrating speaking and listening activities can play a key role in achieving this goal. By incorporating such activities in a woodland environment, the learning experience can be enriched even further. Continue reading to discover more about this positive approach to teaching and learning.
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In today's world, where screens and schedules dominate, it is essential to encourage children to explore the creativity and wonders of nature. The great outdoors can be a vibrant canvas for children's art activities, providing an ideal combination of inspiration and education.
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Achieving a state of "flow" can be easily attained with the help of nature. It's a state of blissful harmony where we immerse ourselves fully in the present moment. Finding and establishing flow in our life is easier than we think. Here are some ways to get outside and do it today.
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A short piece of writing all about the finer details of nature and by spending more time outdoors it is valuable for us all to focus on these interesting and intriguing details.
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At first glance, the Common Fern may appear unremarkable, as it is present in many landscapes and grows freely. However, Ferns are among the oldest living plants on earth and come in various types. This is a short piece of writing explaining more about the Fern and what it symbolises to others.
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Summer is a fabulous time of year to explore the great outdoors, and hiking is one of the best ways to do this. Hiking is a popular activity among both novice and experienced outdoor enthusiasts for a good reason. Not only is it a fun activity to participate in, but it also provides a varying degree of challenge, it is a relaxing way to stay active, and it also comes with a variety of excellent health and wellness benefits.
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As an educator, there is a significant emphasis on getting children to write and then developing that writing through different styles and techniques. Within the classroom, there is only so much we can do to inspire and develop a zest for writing within our pupils, so by talking our writing outdoors and into nature, a whole host of new possibilities may arise. Read on to find out more.
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The majestic Manifold Valley is close to my childhood home and a location I have been to many times. This post explains a fabulous 14km hike that starts in the Staffordshire Peak District and weaves its way around this outstanding and picturesque valley.
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Nature journaling with children is a beautiful way to help support spoken linguistic skills and creative writing. It further helps develop higher levels of communication with your class or group by incorporating more creative skills like art and photography; you can invigorate and further enhance a regular lesson or topic. Getting outside and Nature Journaling is ideal.
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Autumn is my favourite season, and what a spectacular season Autumn is. Before the cold, dark, bleak winter days eventually start, there is always one last hurrah to be had by nature and something that can be enjoyed by all. Read on to find out more about Autumn in the Netherlands.
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I was approached by the Midden-Delfland Vereniging to write a short extract of writing about my daily Cycle commute to work through the beautiful natural space of the Midden-Delfland in Zuid Holland Netherlands. Read on to find out more.
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The last 12 months have been a challenging time for us all. Restrictions to our freedom to travel to destinations near and far, the opportunity to visit our friends and family and the chance to enjoy many of the hobbies and pastimes we are so used to do free from any form of obstacles have been temporarily taken away from us. Now is the time to get back to nature? Read on to find out more.
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Spending time in nature can be hugely beneficial for all children; it can aid their development in a wide variety of ways. It can offer calm, a place to learn and enjoy outdoor activities. It is not something so commonly done in our modern world, so here are a few reasons why you should get outdoors and make the most of your natural surroundings.
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The weather in the Netherlands is often nothing to write home about, but when the temperatures drop, and the snow begins to fall, the unique landscape of the Netherlands can take on an exciting and wondrous form. When the snow and ice arrives, the landscape is transformed into a Winter Wonderland.
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There are some amazing hiking opportunities to be found in Switzerland. This is a picturesque hiking loop starting and finishing in the village of Lauterbrunnen and has many great places to discover along the way. Read on to find out more.
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When in Switzerland what better way is there to enjoy the outdoors, than climb a mountain. Harder Kulm is the top of Interlaken and a relatively popular hiking route that eventually leads to the more challenging route along the Hardergrat. Read my latest post of hiking this cool little mountain in the heart of the Swiss Alps.
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Here is the second list of ideas in my series of Creative Writing prompts. The purpose of these writing prompts is to encourage both children and adults to get outside, be inspired by their natural surroundings and start writing. This time we focus on the Clouds.
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