Creating a Sensory Garden at Cranbourne Primary School
Now that the excitement of the Royal Windsor Flower Show has settled down a little, Little Muddy Boots have been delivering prizes to the winners and returning the amazing wheelbarrows to the schools that created them. As part of this project we have also been creating a sensory garden at Cranbourne Primary School. This year, […]
Cooking with Herbs and Easy Biscuit Recipe with Kate Caldesi
We’re delighted to welcome Kate Caldesi onto the blog today, her and her husband Giancarlo run two Italian restaurants, Caldesi in Campagna in Bray and Caldesi in Marylebone in well Marylebone! They also have an Italian cookery school, La Cucina Caldesi, that holds one-day courses in cookery in Marylebone, Gerrards Cross and Bray. We hosted […]
12 Fun and Easy Ways to Connect with Nature
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 […]
5 Ways to Play with Stones
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 […]
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 […]
5 different ways to use a stick
Many people just see a stick as a stick but a stick has many uses and is actually a fantastic resource for play and learning. Read below 5 different ways to use a stick; These are just 5 ways you can use sticks, sticks are also great for counting, making shelters for toy animals, building […]
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 […]