Picnic Ideas for Families for National Picnic Month
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 […]
Interview with Becky Goddard-Hill
Today we’re really excited to welcome to the blog and interview children’s author and therapist Becky Goddard-Hill. She has written 8 beautiful books all designed to improve children’s mental health and well-being. Including her nature book – A Year of Nature Craft and Play: 52 Things to Make and Do which is very much in […]
Little Muddy Boots October 2022 Half Term Activities
If you are looking for some activities to do with your little one this half term, we have got lots of activities planned for October Half Term here at Little Muddy Boots. From Scarecrow trails to pumpkins, we’d love to see you there. Please do tag us on social media with your photos and we […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]