Outdoor fun for kids

Spring into action with your kids

As a mom of two lively boys, I try to get them out in the fresh air as much as possible. It not only prevents them from going stir crazy in the house, but the exercise and fresh air actually helps build up their immune system and help ward off potential sniffles. To make it more fun and adventurous, here are some activities you can do when you’re out and about:

 

1. Gather flowers to press

Pick some of nature’s prettiest blooms in a local park – daffodils, crocuses, snowdrops are appearing now – and bring them home. To press flowers, simply place tissue paper either side of the flower and flatten them in a big book. When the flowers have dried out, you can spend an afternoon sticking them to the front of folded cards and voila – instant cards!   

2. Splash in muddy puddles 

Little ones just love this game. Dress them for a good mud-puddle play in boots, rain-proof trousers and a long coat and see who can make their boots disappear in the mud. Lovely!

3. Branch out

Go into your garden or park and collect broken branches with little tiny buds on them and put them in a vase of water. They’ll slowly open and bring blossom into your home.

4. Don’t forget…

While you’re out in nature, make sure you have a little First Aid Kit handy for those potential mishaps.

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