by Louise | Feb 10, 2021 | Activities |
Introduction: Challenge somebody to pick up natural items of your choosing. Make it harder by asking for a certain colour, shape or size. Enables the participant to look closely at the natural environment around them as they discover items they didn’t realise were...
by Louise | Feb 10, 2021 | Activities |
Introduction: Upcycle a plastic bottle by creating a garden planter. Your imagination is the limit here! We use plastic every day, most plastic is used once and then thrown away. Millions of tonnes of plastic end up in the ocean or landfill each year. Look at a used...
by Louise | Feb 10, 2021 | Activities |
Introduction: Explore texture patterns and structure through making rubbings. Take rubbings of any natural object from; bark to leaves, flowers to grass, or stones to twigs! Instructions: Take a square of kitchen foil and find your first object to take a rubbing from....
by Louise | Feb 10, 2021 | Activities |
Introduction: Have a go at being the Bee, converting the dandelion flowers into sweet goodness. Thinner consistency, but surprisingly similar in flavour to honey. Dandelions are commonly found in gardens and parks. Make sure they haven’t been sprayed with weed killer...
by Louise | Feb 10, 2021 | Activities |
Introduction: Understand what map contours are. Make your own 3D model and then transcribe it into a 2D contour map. Enables the participant to begin to understand how maps; a birds eye 2 dimensional model, of the world are created from a 3 dimensional landscape....
by Adrian French | Feb 3, 2021 | Activities |
Introduction: Create a 3 x 3 grid and use each number from 1 to 9 just once to fill each grid space, so each line adds to 15. It is allcreated with natural objects that can be moved around. 15 is the magic number every row and column can total for a 3 x 3 grid, when...
by Adrian French | Feb 3, 2021 | Activities |
Introduction: Use your ingenuity and lateral thinking to cross the gap. Build a bridge strong enough for a person. Instructions: Identify a gap to span with your bridge. This couldbe a puddle, a hole in the path, or just a distancemarked by twigs. Collect a range of...
by Adrian French | Feb 3, 2021 | Activities |
Introduction: Walking barefoot is a sensory experience for all. Greater feedback helps with balance. Foot strength increases and the development of arches. Relaxation is needed as you become mindful of the new sensations. Instructions: Identify a mixture of outdoor...
by Adrian French | Feb 3, 2021 | Activities |
Introduction: Take some time out to look at the clouds, their shape, how they move and what they look like. Mindfulness is great for calming your busy mind and body. Being mindful is about paying more attention to the present moment. A few simple steps can help you to...
by Adrian French | Jan 27, 2021 | Activities |
Introduction: Everyone loves building a den or hideaway. Part 1 uses simple household items to shelter from sun or rain.Use simple items and any outdoor space to create your shelter. Promotes problem solving combined with fun and play. Challenge is to create a shelter...
by Adrian French | Jan 27, 2021 | Activities |
Introduction: Try as many of these challenges as you can whilst out on a walk: Instructions: It’s a Sign: Everyone should stop whenever they see a sign that uses symbols instead of words. What does itmean? Try drawing the sign, so you have a record of what you’ve...
by Adrian French | Jan 27, 2021 | Activities |
Introduction: Detailed maps require time and skill to produce. In this challenge you will have a go at creating a small map of somewhere like your house, garden or a local park. Instructions: Creating a simple map:1. First draw out the outline of the area you are...
