Author Archives: Tracey
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Celebrating The Autumn Equinox & Embracing The Longer, Cooler Days!
Posted on September 8, 2023 by Tracey in The BlogEmbrace the Autumn Equinox. Harness the power of the changing seasons. 23rd September marks the autumn equinox—the official start of this new season. (Fun fact: An equinox occurs when the North and South Poles are aligned with the sun, meaning we get roughly the same amount of daylight hours as we do darkness.) If I […]
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Brain Boosting Foods – Eating for Mental Health
Posted on August 5, 2023 by Tracey in The BlogWe all know how important it is to eat well for our physical health, but our mental wellbeing can also benefit from a great diet. Just like any other organ or muscle in the body, the brain needs a great nutritional diet to keep it in tip top condition. So, what foods can help us […]
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Being Happy In Just 5 Simple Steps
Posted on July 31, 2023 by Tracey in The Blog“Happiness is not something ready made, it comes from your own actions.” – The Dalai Lama We have all come across those people who just seem to be eternally happy and always with a genuine smile on their face. They seem to have a really positive outlook on life despite what may be going on […]
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Is There Such A Thing As A Healthy Glass of Wine?
Posted on July 31, 2023 by Tracey in The Blog“Wine cheers the soul, revives the old, inspires the young, makes weariness forget his toil” ~ Lord Byron Fancy making a toast with a tipple that is essentially “grape to glass?” Organic and natural wines are gaining in popularity and introduce some fantastic flavours. Uninhibited by harmful chemicals, they are determined to be a healthier […]
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Mindfulness ~ One Step At A Time
Posted on July 21, 2023 by Tracey in The BlogAll of us at some point will have been out for a “lovely walk” but what does that really mean? Most likely it will have been the opportunity to spend time with friends, chatting and enjoying the sunshine and getting a breath of fresh air – how many of us voluntarily go for a walk […]
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Mud, Mud, Glorious Mud…
Posted on July 20, 2023 by Tracey in The BlogLet a child loose in a natural setting and you can guarantee they will head straight for the mud…and if they can’t find it, they will make it… Muddy hands and dusty knees are all the badges of a great time with Mother Nature, but there are a lot more benefits to kids who want […]
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How Risk Helps Your Child Develop
Posted on May 19, 2023 by Tracey in The BlogForest School is a perfect environment for children to push and challenge themselves. It gives them the opportunity to take risks that they may not normally be exposed to. It provides a living environment for them to nurture and explore and put’s them at the heart of a learner led setting which empowers them to […]
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The Forest School Approach to Learning.
Posted on April 30, 2023 by Tracey in The BlogAs we explore the ethos of Forest School, we discover that there is so much more to the ideas than simply learning outdoors. Forest School is a form of pedagogy that is based on a set of principles and methodologies which ultimately places the learner right at its heart. The Forest School approach to learning […]
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Sticky Weed!!
Posted on April 21, 2023 by Tracey in The BlogIf you work with kids in the outdoors, you will know the excitement on them finding sticky weed and will definitely know the drill of what comes next!! For children, Cleavers are a great choice for their first forage as they are clearly easy for them to identify and cannot be confused with any other […]
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Bird Cafe…
Posted on March 7, 2023 by Tracey in Crafts, Kids CornerAt this time of year, our feathered friends need a little extra help getting food. The ground is often cold and frozen, the trees and bushes bare of fruit. So, what could be better than have them visit your very own bird café. This is a fab, easy but great activity for your children that […]
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