Sowing seeds with your little ones is such a wonderful experience and a fantastic way to get them engaged in every step of the growing a garden journey. In this latest Little Muddy Boots blog, we explore the best seeds to sow for little hands…as well as the ‘official’ roles you can give your children […]
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In this blog post we are exploring what seed swapping is and why it’s great for the environment. Have you heard of seed swapping? If not, read on to find out exactly what it involves and how it benefits nature. What is seed swapping? Seed swapping is exactly what it says on the tin: swapping
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In this blog post we’re going to show you how to create your own heart-shaped bird feeders. We love encouraging wildlife into our outside spaces, especially during the cold months when food may be scarce. While we actively encourage getting outside as much as possible (a winter walk is wonderful way to do this!), this
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You may think that it’s easier to stay indoors at this time of year rather than spending your weekends on a winter walk with the family. December festivities are behind us, work and school have resumed and the urge to carry on hibernating (and eating!) may be strong. However, we’d like to share some of
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There are lots of ways to build a healthy, secure bond with your little one but did you know spending time outdoors is one of them? In this post we explore several reasons why spending time in nature is great for bonding with your child. The first few years of a child’s life are undoubtedly
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The great outdoors provides a rich learning environment. However, you needn’t limit your child’s outdoor learning to gardening alone. Your child can benefit by being taught all sorts of subjects in the wonderful natural world. Outdoor maths activities are a great example. Not only does learning outside with your little one provide amazing bonding opportunities
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The school holidays are just around the corner. With six weeks stretched out in front of us, we wanted to provide you with some wonderful outdoor challenge activities to enjoy all summer! While we can never rely on the British weather to always play ball, these activities will help get your child excited about being
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Did you know July is National Picnic Month? At Little Muddy Boots, we love to be outside which also means we love a picnic. Picnic month is exceptionally easy to celebrate! You just have to get outside into the world and enjoy all the wonderful sights and smells it has to offer. Get your family
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Hello my name is Gemma and I’m nature photographer, activity blogger and mum of two busy boys. For me blogging is all about sharing my love of nature and passion for wildlife conservation, as well as helping parents, teachers and childcare providers by sharing free, easy and affordable activity ideas. It is also a great
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We love using nature to help with both learning and play. Here are 5 different ways to play with stones. We hope you have fun! Please do tag us in your activities on Facebook and Instagram so we can see what you have been up to! 1. Counting Find a selection of stones and see
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