I had the privilege of leading an inspiring session with my 9-year-old primary school students, where we delved into the world of outdoor learning. Together, we encouraged each other to share our unique perspectives and preferences on the joys of learning outside the classroom.
Read MoreObserving and understanding the ever-changing elements of weather can spark childhood creativity. Weather is not just a topic of discussion but a dynamic muse that can inspire the next great adventure. Weather watching can transform the landscape of children's stories in the classroom.
Read MoreBouldering has always been a sport that I have been interested in giving a go. It continually fascinates me how people make it look so easy when it is so challenging, technical, and taxiing on the body; it is a sport that needs to be shown a great deal of respect. With that said, here is a short write-up of a Beginner’s experience.
Read MoreWhether you are a recreational hiker, a serious mountain hiker, or a general outdoor enthusiast who loves getting outside and being active, there is no doubt that you expend enormous amounts of energy to maintain your essential bodily functions during all activities. Find out what food best suits your body while hiking the trail.
Read MoreAs an educator, there is a significant emphasis on getting children to write and then developing that writing through different styles and techniques. Within the classroom, there is only so much we can do to inspire and develop a zest for writing within our pupils, so by talking our writing outdoors and into nature, a whole host of new possibilities may arise. Read on to find out more.
Read MoreThe Book of the Alps – the wonderfully illustrated book about the Alps.
It consists of 290 pages with over 1000 illustrations, graphics, and maps on geography, sports, history, culture, climate, environment and much more. It allows you to understand the Alps like never before—a fantastic book created in cooperation with the Alpine clubs of Germany, Austria, and South Tyrol. Read on to find out more.
I was approached by the Midden-Delfland Vereniging to write a short extract of writing about my daily Cycle commute to work through the beautiful natural space of the Midden-Delfland in Zuid Holland Netherlands. Read on to find out more.
Read MoreHere is the fourth list of ideas in my series of Creative Writing prompts. The purpose of these writing prompts is to encourage both children and adults to get outside, be inspired by their natural surroundings and start writing. This time our focus is Earth Day, which is celebrated on 22nd April.
Read MoreHere is the third list of ideas in my series of Creative Writing prompts. The purpose of these writing prompts is to encourage both children and adults to get outside, be inspired by their natural surroundings and start writing. This time our focus is the Sea.
Read MorePeople of the Outdoors is my latest series whereby I acknowledge those individuals who are inspired and motivated to spend their lives in the Great Outdoors. This series forms a selection of personal interviews and imagery taken from these dedicated individuals. This next interview is by Outdoor Enthusiast and Trail Runner Valerie Nicholls.
Read MoreHere is the second list of ideas in my series of Creative Writing prompts. The purpose of these writing prompts is to encourage both children and adults to get outside, be inspired by their natural surroundings and start writing. This time we focus on the Clouds.
Read MoreThis is the first piece of writing from my short writing extracts, all about nature and the outdoors. In this piece, I will focus on natural spaces and what they mean to me. Why they inspire me and continually motivate me to spend more of my time in the great outdoors.
Read MoreHere is the first list of ideas in my series of Creative Writing prompts. The purpose of these writing prompts is to encourage both children and adults to get outside, be inspired by their natural surroundings and start writing.
Read MoreLet’s write about the outdoors is my new initiative to get children writing about the outdoors. During this difficult time of self-isolating and homeschooling what better way to focus and develop our writing skills by writing about the outdoors. I have included writing prompts to inspire you to get writing and share your ideas.
Read MoreAfter reading all about the impressive work of Lizzie Carr and her Plastic Patrol initiative. We decided to take some of her great ideas and further develop them with our own, in order to create some amazing new designs for her trusty Stand Up Paddle Board and then write up our amazing work within a series of detailed newspaper reports.
Read MoreWhat will it be like in 2019?
With 2018 drawing to a close and a New Year around the corner. This blog post focuses on all that have supported me during a pretty successful 2018 and how I can encourage others to step up, get out and do something new in the year ahead.
Read More'Do more of what makes you happy’ is a frequently used saying. It is also a saying that is often misused or perhaps overlooked. Feeling happy or finding happiness in life is something we all seek. How we get there or how long it takes, is always a question the individual has to answer themselves.
A practical view on how we can utilise what is all around us in order to bring some extra positive thinking and overall happiness into our lives.
‘Thoughts and Stories from the Great Outdoors’
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Read MoreInspiration Series
Recognising and featuring Inspiring Individuals, who go out of there way in order to do something different and achieve their goals.
This time it is the turn of Rachel Sheldrake from Mud and Miles https://mudandmiles.co.uk/
Read MoreIn a bid to develop the power of Creative Thinking, within my class. We came up with 50 things to do with a stick. Collectively, we hope these practical ideas serve as inspiration and enable you to get outside, enjoy the outdoors and explore, learn, create.
Read MoreHow to manage a blog around a full-time job
For the majority of blogger types out there, working full-time on your blog is pretty much the normal state of affairs, with many using it as a full-time venture, career and job. Some are lucky enough to travel the world, work with brands, tell a great story and develop inspiring content, others do all of the same and yet produce complete rubbish.
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