I had the privilege of leading an inspiring session with my 9-year-old primary school students, where we delved into the world of outdoor learning. Together, we encouraged each other to share our unique perspectives and preferences on the joys of learning outside the classroom.
Read MoreObserving and understanding the ever-changing elements of weather can spark childhood creativity. Weather is not just a topic of discussion but a dynamic muse that can inspire the next great adventure. Weather watching can transform the landscape of children's stories in the classroom.
Read MoreHappiest 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.
Read MoreDeveloping 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.
Read MoreWhether you are a recreational hiker, a serious mountain hiker, or a general outdoor enthusiast who loves getting outside and being active, there is no doubt that you expend enormous amounts of energy to maintain your essential bodily functions during all activities. Find out what food best suits your body while hiking the trail.
Read MoreThere 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.
Read MoreHere 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.
Read MoreThis is the first piece of writing from my short writing extracts, all about nature and the outdoors. In this piece, I will focus on natural spaces and what they mean to me. Why they inspire me and continually motivate me to spend more of my time in the great outdoors.
Read MoreIs It Time For A Change? At this challenging time in our lives, it is now more important than ever to create and maintain a routine. It does not matter what that routine is, or what it looks like, but by establishing some form of regularity in our lives, means it can go along way to helping our overall mood, mental health and well-being.
Read MoreThere is no doubt that exercise has many great health benefits and running seems to have it all. I run regularly, at least twice a week, and over the year, I have seen plenty of benefits of doing so. To highlight all of them probably isn’t very practical, as there are so many. So, to remain clear, concise and informative, I have narrowed it down to four of my favourite reasons, and those are as follows.
Read MoreOver the years I have continued to run and run, with many people, including myself, asking the question why do you run? Read on and find out what inspires me to put on my running shoes and keep on running.
Read MoreGetting Outside and spending your spare time in the Great Outdoors is the perfect remedy for anyone wanting to get away from it all. It provides the chance to escape reality, feel free and not focus on the difficulties and challenges we are all facing us all.
Read MoreOutdoor activities and increased learning opportunities can have a significant impact on our lives. As a teacher, I know how important this is and within this new blog post, I hope to highlight the significance of these potential benefits. Read on to see if you agree.
Read MoreOver the summer holidays, and with valuable time on my hands. It was good to get outside and find the opportunity to explore some more locations in the Netherlands I don't necessarily have the chance to visit all that often. Read on and find out more about what the east has to offer.
Read MoreReview of our latest Glamping in France. We chose to camp at the Huttopia Campgrounds on the picturesque island of Noirmoutier. This is a comprehensive review of the campsite and what it has to offer all visitors.
Read MoreHere is a list of some of my 5 favourite outdoor clothing brands to help you get started and kitted out for the Great Outdoors. I start with The North Face, probably the best known outdoor clothing brand out there, then move on to the likes of Fjallraven, Haglofs, Montane and Rab Equipment. Where I hope to give my honest opinion of what these popular brands might offer.
Read MoreA Camping trip is meant to be fun. However, when you are dealing with the elements of nature, one mistake can turn the whole experience sour. When it comes to the outdoors, it pays to be prepared. This article talks about the complete checklist of things one must keep in mind before they venture out into the wild.
Read MoreWhat will it be like in 2019?
With 2018 drawing to a close and a New Year around the corner. This blog post focuses on all that have supported me during a pretty successful 2018 and how I can encourage others to step up, get out and do something new in the year ahead.
Read MorePeak District Walks - Mam Tor.
This is the second in my series of popular Peak District Walks. It forms one of my favourites, that being the stunning area around Mam Tor. I hope you enjoy this mini adventure.
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Read MoreWOW Park: A great day out for all would-be adventurers. I recently had the chance to spend the day adventuring in the Danish Woodlands, at an amazing outdoor adventure playground. It was an exhilarating experience, climbing and swinging in the treetops. Rediscovering your childhood, as nature intended.
Read what I thought of this pretty impressive place, in my latest Blog Post.
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