The Princess of Wales’ new initiative on nature and early childhood is welcome. But we already know *quite* a lot about nature’s benefits.
Now we need investment to make #NaturePlay and #Outdoorlearning accessible to those who need it most.
The evidence matters. What we do with it matters more.
Now we need investment to make #NaturePlay and #Outdoorlearning accessible to those who need it most.
The evidence matters. What we do with it matters more.
October 27, 2026 at 11:00 AM
The Princess of Wales’ new initiative on nature and early childhood is welcome. But we already know *quite* a lot about nature’s benefits.
Now we need investment to make #NaturePlay and #Outdoorlearning accessible to those who need it most.
The evidence matters. What we do with it matters more.
Now we need investment to make #NaturePlay and #Outdoorlearning accessible to those who need it most.
The evidence matters. What we do with it matters more.
Collect fall leaves, tape them to a paper strip, and make a crown. A free, calm, screen-free activity for toddlers & preschoolers that gets everyone outside and noticing the season
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#fallactivitiesforkids #screenfreekids #autumncrafts #natureplay #outdoorplay
www.brightpathprints.com/big-feelings...
#fallactivitiesforkids #screenfreekids #autumncrafts #natureplay #outdoorplay
October 22, 2026 at 2:08 AM
Collect fall leaves, tape them to a paper strip, and make a crown. A free, calm, screen-free activity for toddlers & preschoolers that gets everyone outside and noticing the season
www.brightpathprints.com/big-feelings...
#fallactivitiesforkids #screenfreekids #autumncrafts #natureplay #outdoorplay
www.brightpathprints.com/big-feelings...
#fallactivitiesforkids #screenfreekids #autumncrafts #natureplay #outdoorplay
The best play materials might be right outside your door.
📘 Wild & Wonder: Nature-Based Sensory Play Handbook: 60 screen-free, nature-based sensory activities for children aged 0–6.
#NaturePlay #SensoryPlay #ScreenFreeKids
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📘 Wild & Wonder: Nature-Based Sensory Play Handbook: 60 screen-free, nature-based sensory activities for children aged 0–6.
#NaturePlay #SensoryPlay #ScreenFreeKids
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Wild & Wonder: Nature-Based Sensory Play Handbook
🌿 WILD & WONDER The Complete Nature-Based Sensory Play Handbook 60 Screen-Free Activities for Children Ages 0–6 What if the best play materials were already outside? A patch of grass.A handful of ...
goldenpagelibrary.com
October 21, 2026 at 6:45 AM
The best play materials might be right outside your door.
📘 Wild & Wonder: Nature-Based Sensory Play Handbook: 60 screen-free, nature-based sensory activities for children aged 0–6.
#NaturePlay #SensoryPlay #ScreenFreeKids
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📘 Wild & Wonder: Nature-Based Sensory Play Handbook: 60 screen-free, nature-based sensory activities for children aged 0–6.
#NaturePlay #SensoryPlay #ScreenFreeKids
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Featuring our interactive cards, you can explore the research at a glance or download and save the cards and full report for your own use.
Access the new resources today.
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#EarlyYears #EarlyChildhoodEducation #NaturePlay #OutdoorLearning #NaturePedagogy #Froebel #Froebelian
Access the new resources today.
🔗 bit.ly/4BfFqBN
#EarlyYears #EarlyChildhoodEducation #NaturePlay #OutdoorLearning #NaturePedagogy #Froebel #Froebelian
Engaging with Nature Research Insight
This set of research insights provides evidence from Froebel Trust funded projects exploring nature engagement and the impact on children, educators, settings and their wider communities and…
bit.ly
October 19, 2026 at 8:17 AM
Featuring our interactive cards, you can explore the research at a glance or download and save the cards and full report for your own use.
Access the new resources today.
🔗 bit.ly/4BfFqBN
#EarlyYears #EarlyChildhoodEducation #NaturePlay #OutdoorLearning #NaturePedagogy #Froebel #Froebelian
Access the new resources today.
🔗 bit.ly/4BfFqBN
#EarlyYears #EarlyChildhoodEducation #NaturePlay #OutdoorLearning #NaturePedagogy #Froebel #Froebelian
Explore forest bathing for kids with these ideas for slow nature time and mindful outdoor practice. #NaturePlay #Mindfulness
Shinrin-Yoku and Nature Activities for Kids
How to teach your children the value of putting down tech and finding fun in nature through a modified Shinrin-Yoku practice.
barleyandbirch.com
October 17, 2026 at 6:46 PM
Explore forest bathing for kids with these ideas for slow nature time and mindful outdoor practice. #NaturePlay #Mindfulness
Family Nature Zone
Last week we had Elbow Room at Hillside Garden
The children headed out into the garden to forage for natural materials they could use in their clay creations.
A big thank you to Elbow Room for another fantastic session!
#FNZ #CIN #ElbowRoom #AutumnCrafts #NaturePlay
Last week we had Elbow Room at Hillside Garden
The children headed out into the garden to forage for natural materials they could use in their clay creations.
A big thank you to Elbow Room for another fantastic session!
#FNZ #CIN #ElbowRoom #AutumnCrafts #NaturePlay
September 30, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Family Nature Zone
Last week we had Elbow Room at Hillside Garden
The children headed out into the garden to forage for natural materials they could use in their clay creations.
A big thank you to Elbow Room for another fantastic session!
#FNZ #CIN #ElbowRoom #AutumnCrafts #NaturePlay
Last week we had Elbow Room at Hillside Garden
The children headed out into the garden to forage for natural materials they could use in their clay creations.
A big thank you to Elbow Room for another fantastic session!
#FNZ #CIN #ElbowRoom #AutumnCrafts #NaturePlay
Family Nature Zone
Last week the children got stuck into some fantastic garden activities!
🥔 We harvested our potatoes — and discovered a few worms along the way! 🪱
🌱 We sowed chives to take home and watch grow
🎨 We got creative colouring potato masks
#FNZ #CIN #NaturePlay #HarvestTime
Last week the children got stuck into some fantastic garden activities!
🥔 We harvested our potatoes — and discovered a few worms along the way! 🪱
🌱 We sowed chives to take home and watch grow
🎨 We got creative colouring potato masks
#FNZ #CIN #NaturePlay #HarvestTime
September 16, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Family Nature Zone
Last week the children got stuck into some fantastic garden activities!
🥔 We harvested our potatoes — and discovered a few worms along the way! 🪱
🌱 We sowed chives to take home and watch grow
🎨 We got creative colouring potato masks
#FNZ #CIN #NaturePlay #HarvestTime
Last week the children got stuck into some fantastic garden activities!
🥔 We harvested our potatoes — and discovered a few worms along the way! 🪱
🌱 We sowed chives to take home and watch grow
🎨 We got creative colouring potato masks
#FNZ #CIN #NaturePlay #HarvestTime
🍂 October Half-Term Forest School Holiday Club bookings are now open! 🌲
Fresh air, woodland adventures, nature crafts & outdoor fun at:
Salcey Forest
Cold Harbour
and Emberton.
Ages 3-12 (site dependent).
Book using the link in our bio! 🍁
#ForestSchool #NaturePlay
Fresh air, woodland adventures, nature crafts & outdoor fun at:
Salcey Forest
Cold Harbour
and Emberton.
Ages 3-12 (site dependent).
Book using the link in our bio! 🍁
#ForestSchool #NaturePlay
September 13, 2026 at 1:30 PM
🍂 October Half-Term Forest School Holiday Club bookings are now open! 🌲
Fresh air, woodland adventures, nature crafts & outdoor fun at:
Salcey Forest
Cold Harbour
and Emberton.
Ages 3-12 (site dependent).
Book using the link in our bio! 🍁
#ForestSchool #NaturePlay
Fresh air, woodland adventures, nature crafts & outdoor fun at:
Salcey Forest
Cold Harbour
and Emberton.
Ages 3-12 (site dependent).
Book using the link in our bio! 🍁
#ForestSchool #NaturePlay
eaves are basically nature's perfect loose parts material and we've been exploring every possible way to play with them. Here are 12 ways to play with nature's perfect manipulatives… #LooseParts #NaturePlay
Loose Parts Leaf Play Ideas for Any Season
Help kids investigate and explore how natural supplies interact with other objects throughout the seasons with these loose parts leaf play invitation ideas.
barleyandbirch.com
September 11, 2026 at 3:54 PM
eaves are basically nature's perfect loose parts material and we've been exploring every possible way to play with them. Here are 12 ways to play with nature's perfect manipulatives… #LooseParts #NaturePlay
Wildflower
Take time to be wild, beautiful, and free. Like a field of flowers, you can make the path you walk into your greatest inspiration. Onwards! +
#ZarateCreations #ZarateZen #AlexGZarate #OnwardsPlus #WildAndFree #Joy #NaturePlay #Fun
Take time to be wild, beautiful, and free. Like a field of flowers, you can make the path you walk into your greatest inspiration. Onwards! +
#ZarateCreations #ZarateZen #AlexGZarate #OnwardsPlus #WildAndFree #Joy #NaturePlay #Fun
September 8, 2026 at 9:06 AM
Wildflower
Take time to be wild, beautiful, and free. Like a field of flowers, you can make the path you walk into your greatest inspiration. Onwards! +
#ZarateCreations #ZarateZen #AlexGZarate #OnwardsPlus #WildAndFree #Joy #NaturePlay #Fun
Take time to be wild, beautiful, and free. Like a field of flowers, you can make the path you walk into your greatest inspiration. Onwards! +
#ZarateCreations #ZarateZen #AlexGZarate #OnwardsPlus #WildAndFree #Joy #NaturePlay #Fun
Sometimes, returning to the good old days is better and healthier.
#Findland replaces artificial materials in playground with natural elements to improve children's #health.👇
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#NaturalPlaygrounds #NaturePlay #OutdoorPlay #ChildrensHealth #biodiversity
#Findland replaces artificial materials in playground with natural elements to improve children's #health.👇
playsafeinstitute.com/finland-repl...
#NaturalPlaygrounds #NaturePlay #OutdoorPlay #ChildrensHealth #biodiversity
Finland Replaces Artificial Playground Surfaces With Natural Elements to Improve Child Health
A study in Finland has examined the impact of replacing artificial playground surfacing with natural materials, including soil, sand, moss, and forest floor
playsafeinstitute.com
September 7, 2026 at 11:58 AM
Sometimes, returning to the good old days is better and healthier.
#Findland replaces artificial materials in playground with natural elements to improve children's #health.👇
playsafeinstitute.com/finland-repl...
#NaturalPlaygrounds #NaturePlay #OutdoorPlay #ChildrensHealth #biodiversity
#Findland replaces artificial materials in playground with natural elements to improve children's #health.👇
playsafeinstitute.com/finland-repl...
#NaturalPlaygrounds #NaturePlay #OutdoorPlay #ChildrensHealth #biodiversity
🍂 Autumn is arriving at Salcey Forest! 🍂
Join our Tots Stay 'n' Play sessions for woodland adventures, nature crafts, bug hunting and seasonal discoveries. Perfect for little explorers aged 1-4 and their parent or carer.
🍁 Hot chocolate included!
🔗 Link in bio
#ForestSchool #NaturePlay #AutumnFun
Join our Tots Stay 'n' Play sessions for woodland adventures, nature crafts, bug hunting and seasonal discoveries. Perfect for little explorers aged 1-4 and their parent or carer.
🍁 Hot chocolate included!
🔗 Link in bio
#ForestSchool #NaturePlay #AutumnFun
September 4, 2026 at 12:02 PM
🍂 Autumn is arriving at Salcey Forest! 🍂
Join our Tots Stay 'n' Play sessions for woodland adventures, nature crafts, bug hunting and seasonal discoveries. Perfect for little explorers aged 1-4 and their parent or carer.
🍁 Hot chocolate included!
🔗 Link in bio
#ForestSchool #NaturePlay #AutumnFun
Join our Tots Stay 'n' Play sessions for woodland adventures, nature crafts, bug hunting and seasonal discoveries. Perfect for little explorers aged 1-4 and their parent or carer.
🍁 Hot chocolate included!
🔗 Link in bio
#ForestSchool #NaturePlay #AutumnFun
☀️ Summer Fun with Pulleys! 🌳
Discover our range of pulleys and outdoor play resources to inspire active, hands-on learning all summer long.
#OutdoorLearning #EarlyYears #EYFS #LearningThroughPlay #STEM #OutdoorPlay #NaturePlay #MuddyFaces #SummerActivities #LoosePartsPlay #ForestSchool
Discover our range of pulleys and outdoor play resources to inspire active, hands-on learning all summer long.
#OutdoorLearning #EarlyYears #EYFS #LearningThroughPlay #STEM #OutdoorPlay #NaturePlay #MuddyFaces #SummerActivities #LoosePartsPlay #ForestSchool
August 24, 2026 at 5:03 PM
☀️ Summer Fun with Pulleys! 🌳
Discover our range of pulleys and outdoor play resources to inspire active, hands-on learning all summer long.
#OutdoorLearning #EarlyYears #EYFS #LearningThroughPlay #STEM #OutdoorPlay #NaturePlay #MuddyFaces #SummerActivities #LoosePartsPlay #ForestSchool
Discover our range of pulleys and outdoor play resources to inspire active, hands-on learning all summer long.
#OutdoorLearning #EarlyYears #EYFS #LearningThroughPlay #STEM #OutdoorPlay #NaturePlay #MuddyFaces #SummerActivities #LoosePartsPlay #ForestSchool
A visionary master plan for the Lafayette Street Trail Gateway is set to transform Norristown with a vibrant plaza, nature play, and enhanced pedestrian safety—all while embracing the area's rich history.
Get the details!
#NorristownMontgomeryCounty #PA #NaturePlay #CitizenPortal #PublicArt
Get the details!
#NorristownMontgomeryCounty #PA #NaturePlay #CitizenPortal #PublicArt
County and designers present final Lafayette Street Trail Gateway plan with plaza, nature play and phased funding
Montgomery County planners and Salt Design Group presented a final master plan for the Lafayette Street Trail Gateway — a half-mile, 4–5 acre linear park along the Skookul River Trail — proposing a central plaza around a historic crane, multi-generational amenities, pedestrian safety improvements and a three‑phase funding strategy.
citizenportal.ai
August 22, 2026 at 8:10 AM
A visionary master plan for the Lafayette Street Trail Gateway is set to transform Norristown with a vibrant plaza, nature play, and enhanced pedestrian safety—all while embracing the area's rich history.
Get the details!
#NorristownMontgomeryCounty #PA #NaturePlay #CitizenPortal #PublicArt
Get the details!
#NorristownMontgomeryCounty #PA #NaturePlay #CitizenPortal #PublicArt
☀️ Summer Fun with Pulleys! 🌳🪣
#LearningThroughPlay #STEM #OutdoorPlay #NaturePlay #MuddyFaces #SummerActivities #LoosePartsPlay #ForestSchool
#LearningThroughPlay #STEM #OutdoorPlay #NaturePlay #MuddyFaces #SummerActivities #LoosePartsPlay #ForestSchool
August 19, 2026 at 4:04 PM
☀️ Summer Fun with Pulleys! 🌳🪣
#LearningThroughPlay #STEM #OutdoorPlay #NaturePlay #MuddyFaces #SummerActivities #LoosePartsPlay #ForestSchool
#LearningThroughPlay #STEM #OutdoorPlay #NaturePlay #MuddyFaces #SummerActivities #LoosePartsPlay #ForestSchool
☀️ Summer Fun with Pulleys! 🌳🪣
🧸 How about a zip line for a favourite teddy!
How would your children use a pulley this summer? We'd love to hear your ideas in the comments! 👇
#OutdoorLearning #LearningThroughPlay #STEM #NaturePlay #MuddyFaces #SummerActivities #LoosePartsPlay #ForestSchool
🧸 How about a zip line for a favourite teddy!
How would your children use a pulley this summer? We'd love to hear your ideas in the comments! 👇
#OutdoorLearning #LearningThroughPlay #STEM #NaturePlay #MuddyFaces #SummerActivities #LoosePartsPlay #ForestSchool
August 15, 2026 at 9:01 AM
☀️ Summer Fun with Pulleys! 🌳🪣
🧸 How about a zip line for a favourite teddy!
How would your children use a pulley this summer? We'd love to hear your ideas in the comments! 👇
#OutdoorLearning #LearningThroughPlay #STEM #NaturePlay #MuddyFaces #SummerActivities #LoosePartsPlay #ForestSchool
🧸 How about a zip line for a favourite teddy!
How would your children use a pulley this summer? We'd love to hear your ideas in the comments! 👇
#OutdoorLearning #LearningThroughPlay #STEM #NaturePlay #MuddyFaces #SummerActivities #LoosePartsPlay #ForestSchool
Our favorite summer camp adventure yet! We’re explore the stories hidden in everything above the treetops, from the clouds to satellites and stars.
#STEM #natureplay
#STEM #natureplay
Elementary friends!
Teaching a lesson/unit on space this year? Make sure to snag this stellar resource by @lindsayamoretti.bsky.social! And better yet, follow her Substack where she shares fantastic #STEM, #PB, and hands-on learning activities!
kidlitgrove.substack.com/p/storybook-...
Teaching a lesson/unit on space this year? Make sure to snag this stellar resource by @lindsayamoretti.bsky.social! And better yet, follow her Substack where she shares fantastic #STEM, #PB, and hands-on learning activities!
kidlitgrove.substack.com/p/storybook-...
Storybook Summer Camp: Sky Stories
The final installment of our bookish summer camp where we look beyond the treetops to discover hidden stories through play and hands-on invitations.
kidlitgrove.substack.com
August 14, 2026 at 12:45 PM
Our favorite summer camp adventure yet! We’re explore the stories hidden in everything above the treetops, from the clouds to satellites and stars.
#STEM #natureplay
#STEM #natureplay
☀️ Summer Fun with Pulleys! 🌳🪣
🪢 Discover our range of pulleys and outdoor play resources to inspire active, hands-on learning all summer long: muddyfaces.co.uk/shop/curricu...
#LearningThroughPlay #STEM #OutdoorPlay #NaturePlay #MuddyFaces #SummerActivities #LoosePartsPlay #ForestSchool
🪢 Discover our range of pulleys and outdoor play resources to inspire active, hands-on learning all summer long: muddyfaces.co.uk/shop/curricu...
#LearningThroughPlay #STEM #OutdoorPlay #NaturePlay #MuddyFaces #SummerActivities #LoosePartsPlay #ForestSchool
August 13, 2026 at 5:02 PM
☀️ Summer Fun with Pulleys! 🌳🪣
🪢 Discover our range of pulleys and outdoor play resources to inspire active, hands-on learning all summer long: muddyfaces.co.uk/shop/curricu...
#LearningThroughPlay #STEM #OutdoorPlay #NaturePlay #MuddyFaces #SummerActivities #LoosePartsPlay #ForestSchool
🪢 Discover our range of pulleys and outdoor play resources to inspire active, hands-on learning all summer long: muddyfaces.co.uk/shop/curricu...
#LearningThroughPlay #STEM #OutdoorPlay #NaturePlay #MuddyFaces #SummerActivities #LoosePartsPlay #ForestSchool
☀️ Summer Fun with Pulleys! 🌳🪣
#NaturePlay #MuddyFaces #SummerActivities #LoosePartsPlay #ForestSchool
#NaturePlay #MuddyFaces #SummerActivities #LoosePartsPlay #ForestSchool
August 10, 2026 at 5:02 PM
☀️ Summer Fun with Pulleys! 🌳🪣
#NaturePlay #MuddyFaces #SummerActivities #LoosePartsPlay #ForestSchool
#NaturePlay #MuddyFaces #SummerActivities #LoosePartsPlay #ForestSchool
June 17, 2025 at 6:17 AM
We are starting to get pretty good at this nature journaling stuff!
Incredible Autumn weather in our classroom today. I wish this type of experience for all learners - not fancy journals at the beach - just the chance to go outside and follow their curiosity and wonderings.
#edusky #natureplay
Incredible Autumn weather in our classroom today. I wish this type of experience for all learners - not fancy journals at the beach - just the chance to go outside and follow their curiosity and wonderings.
#edusky #natureplay
May 12, 2025 at 9:55 AM
We are starting to get pretty good at this nature journaling stuff!
Incredible Autumn weather in our classroom today. I wish this type of experience for all learners - not fancy journals at the beach - just the chance to go outside and follow their curiosity and wonderings.
#edusky #natureplay
Incredible Autumn weather in our classroom today. I wish this type of experience for all learners - not fancy journals at the beach - just the chance to go outside and follow their curiosity and wonderings.
#edusky #natureplay
For anyone playing along at home, my fave #OddOneOut is Sea Creatures featuring this video about *adorable* Sea Stars.
Note: Sea Stars are terrifying predators and you won’t change my mind about that. I love them.
www.ooo.education/sea-creatures
#edusky #NaturePlay
vimeo.com/45154593
Note: Sea Stars are terrifying predators and you won’t change my mind about that. I love them.
www.ooo.education/sea-creatures
#edusky #NaturePlay
vimeo.com/45154593
Echinoderms: Sea Star Time-lapse: Eating Mussel
Even though mussels can close-up tightly, sea stars successfully prey on them.
vimeo.com
April 24, 2025 at 10:54 AM
For anyone playing along at home, my fave #OddOneOut is Sea Creatures featuring this video about *adorable* Sea Stars.
Note: Sea Stars are terrifying predators and you won’t change my mind about that. I love them.
www.ooo.education/sea-creatures
#edusky #NaturePlay
vimeo.com/45154593
Note: Sea Stars are terrifying predators and you won’t change my mind about that. I love them.
www.ooo.education/sea-creatures
#edusky #NaturePlay
vimeo.com/45154593
A clipboard, a magnifying glass, and 20 minutes outside = a great afternoon soaking up a little vitamin D and quality animal-learning time. Our mini backyard safari setup (with a free printable!) is so simple. 🌿🔍
#NaturePlay #OutdoorKids #BackyardLearning #ECE #Parenting #NatureSky
#NaturePlay #OutdoorKids #BackyardLearning #ECE #Parenting #NatureSky
Go on a Mini Backyard Safari
Take the kids outside for an exciting mini backyard safari - a wonderful outdoor nature activity for spring or summer.
barleyandbirch.com
May 2, 2026 at 2:17 PM
A clipboard, a magnifying glass, and 20 minutes outside = a great afternoon soaking up a little vitamin D and quality animal-learning time. Our mini backyard safari setup (with a free printable!) is so simple. 🌿🔍
#NaturePlay #OutdoorKids #BackyardLearning #ECE #Parenting #NatureSky
#NaturePlay #OutdoorKids #BackyardLearning #ECE #Parenting #NatureSky
Monarch butterfly migration is underway - make a mask to celebrate! It's beautiful and a fun stamping + painting process. 🦋
#MonarchButterfly #KidsCrafts #NaturePlay
#MonarchButterfly #KidsCrafts #NaturePlay
Make a DIY Monarch butterfly mask
Use a fun painting technique to create a gorgeous DIY butterfly mask with your kids. Just add wings for a lovely handmade Halloween costume!
barleyandbirch.com
April 25, 2026 at 2:38 PM
Monarch butterfly migration is underway - make a mask to celebrate! It's beautiful and a fun stamping + painting process. 🦋
#MonarchButterfly #KidsCrafts #NaturePlay
#MonarchButterfly #KidsCrafts #NaturePlay
A free printable nature hunt that works anywhere 🌿 Simple and adaptable for all kinds of outdoor excursions. #FreePrintable #NaturePlay
A Free Printable Nature Scavenger Hunt for Outdoor Explorers
Our free printable nature scavenger hunt is the perfect on-the-go activity for kids outdoor play and toddler nature exploration!
barleyandbirch.com
April 3, 2026 at 11:00 PM
A free printable nature hunt that works anywhere 🌿 Simple and adaptable for all kinds of outdoor excursions. #FreePrintable #NaturePlay