The Lexicon Bee Aware Collaboration
This May half-term we were very excited to be invited to collaborate with The Lexicon in Bracknell for part of their Bee Aware campaign. Fascinating fact, did you know that the top of Princess Square in the Lexicon has several bee hives on it? We were very impressed with this fact! Bees are a very […]
How to Create a No-Dig Garden
by Abi, Isle of Wight Franchise Owner Traditionally, garden beds have been dug. The process involves digging down two spade depths and turning the soil over. However, a new way of gardening is gaining popularity – no-dig. Although we say new, technically no-dig gardening has been around for a very long time. In more recent […]
Little Muddy Boots Isle of Wight Launch Party
Little Muddy Boots Isle of Wight opened it’s garden gates at Calbourne Water Mill for their fun-filled launch party on the 27th August 2022. There was plenty to keep everyone entertained and it was great to see the adults and little ones getting stuck into planting the flowers in the new raised beds – all […]
Little Muddy Boots to Launch Franchise in the Isle of Wight
We are very excited to welcome Abi to the team and she is the owner of our fifth franchise in the Isle of Wight! Abi says “After becoming a mum two years ago, I really understood just how important it is to get children (and parents) outside and involved in nature. I’ve always loved gardening […]
Counting in Nature
We know that there are many benefits to our mental and physical health by being out in the fresh air. But the benefits don’t stop there – we can use nature in education too! We have listed some examples here of how you can practise numbers, counting and maths with your little one just by […]
10 Free Summer Holiday Outdoor Activity Ideas
We have put together a list of 10 outdoor activity ideas you could try over the Summer Holiday – and they don’t cost a penny! Have fun! 1. Do Some Yoga in the Garden Children need to move to learn, to be active and to most importantly have fun! There are lots of different moves […]
5 Water Play Ideas
Children love splashing around, playing and experimenting with water and it’s got so many benefits for them too. Water play helps develop hand-eye co-ordination, builds their concentration and focus levels and even introduces early scientific concepts – how much water can I fit in this bucket, will this float etc. We have put together a […]
10 Free Things to do Outside in Your Garden This Summer
It can feel a little overwhelming trying to find ways to keep our children entertained while they are off school for the Summer. But not everything has to involve a big day out (and lots of money!) – there is plenty you can do from the comfort of your own garden and what’s even better […]
New Summer Activity Cards Now Available
The Little Muddy Boots Summer Activity Cards are now here – packed full of nature-inspired activities and crafts! What are the Activity Cards? Our Activity Cards are designed for pre-schoolers, toddlers and Key Stage 1. They are a fantastic way to inspire time outside during the Summer months and can be used year after year in the […]
Little Muddy Boots at The Royal Windsor Flower Show
What an honour it was to have been a part of the prestigious 115th Royal Windsor Flower Show this year at The York Club in Great Windsor Park. The sun was shining and the atmosphere was just incredible. Little Muddy Boots ran three free workshops during the event – flower presses, Hapa Zome (which involves […]