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.
Read MoreAs an educator, no matter how engaging your lesson often is, a classroom might feel a little oppressive and boredom-inducing after a while. To further develop yourself as a teacher and support the children as learners, it is essential to freshen up the learning with new and exciting ideas. Learning Outdoors might be one such option.
Read MoreThis is a review of the very impressive Lead Out - Mini Frame Bag. I was lucky enough to be gifted this bag from the kind fold at Lead Out and have been using this stylish bag out on my regular daily cycle commutes to work and back. It is well made and has a variety of different functions. To find out more, read on.
Read MoreThe Vulpine Mens French Workers jacket in the colour Moss is a stylish and lightweight cycling jacket with a certain je ne sais quoi. It is well constructed and looks great not only on the daily commute but also casually about town. Read on to find out what I thought about this impressive garment.
Read MoreThe Book of the Alps – the wonderfully illustrated book about the Alps.
It consists of 290 pages with over 1000 illustrations, graphics, and maps on geography, sports, history, culture, climate, environment and much more. It allows you to understand the Alps like never before—a fantastic book created in cooperation with the Alpine clubs of Germany, Austria, and South Tyrol. Read on to find out more.
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.
Read MoreCraft Cadence produces an excellent range of all round cycling products specifically designed for daily cycle commuters. In collaboration with Craft Cadence, I had the chance to use one of their new cycling jerseys out on my regular commute. Read on to find out what I thought of this impressive ‘KOM’ Cycling Jersey.
Read MoreI 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.
Read MoreHere is the fourth 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 our focus is Earth Day, which is celebrated on 22nd April.
Read MoreHere is the third 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 our focus is the Sea.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreRiding my bike as much as I do gives me a great deal of time to think about life and, indeed, the question of why I spend so much time out on my bike? As a result, of these moments of contemplation, I have decided to collect a few of my musings direct from the saddle and share them here.
Read MoreSpending 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.
Read MoreOutdoor residentials are vitally important for any child's well-being and educational development. In this post, I look at the effects of the COVID Pandemic and what impact this has had on residential visits overall and the importance of making sure they become an integral part of our school curriculum once things return to normal.
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 MoreWith a simple design and a 30-litre capacity, the Trailblazer 30 Backpack is ideal for daylong outdoor pursuits whether outdoors hiking or commuting to work by bike. Read more about it in my latest product review.
Read MorePeople of the Outdoors is my latest series whereby I acknowledge those individuals who are inspired and motivated to spend their lives in the Great Outdoors. This series forms a selection of personal interviews and imagery taken from these dedicated individuals. This next interview is by Outdoor Enthusiast and Trail Runner Valerie Nicholls.
Read MorePeople of the Outdoors is my latest series whereby I acknowledge those individuals who are inspired and motivated to spend their lives in the Great Outdoors. This series forms a selection of personal interviews and imagery taken from these dedicated individuals. This second interview is by Outdoor Enthusiast Fiona Reid, who enjoys her time in the outdoors, capturing precious moments.
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 MorePeople of the Outdoors is my latest series whereby I acknowledge those individuals who are inspired and motivated to spend their lives in the Great Outdoors. This series forms a selection of personal interviews and imagery taken from these dedicated individuals. This second interview is by Outdoor Enthusiast Lindsey Chadwick, who enjoys her time in the outdoors, capturing precious moments.
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