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If you go out in the woods today…
By Kate Donoughue on 02/09/2010 15:50:31
Make the most of nature this autumn with these five fun activities
as carpeting and roofing. Organisations such as the Forestry Commission (www.forestry.gov.uk) even organise den-building events. Structures may collapse, however lovingly built, so watch out for toddlers hiding inside. 5. Get conker bonkers
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Autumn Days Out In Northern Ireland
By Fiona McKim on 15/09/2011 17:28:37
Our pick of the most awe-inspiring autumnal activities
demonstrations of traditional countryside pursuits, cast your eyes over a scarecrow competition and listen as nature experts discuss the changes that take place during the autumn season. Competitive children can get bashing in the conker championships whilst
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Into the woods
By Clay Johnson on 23/01/2008 10:30:54
Magical and majestic – trees fascinate children.
Children love trees – whether it’s scrunching through their vast autumnal leaf fall, searching for its bounty (conkers, acorns and fir cones) or clambering up their gnarled trunks.Trees also have mythical qualities: think of all the fairytales
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The lowdown on Okido magazine
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 26/11/2010 15:48:05
Editor Sophie Dauvois shares the inspiration behind cool children's art and science magazine Okido
read lots of beautifully illustrated Seventies craft books that have lots of things to do and observe – how to print with potatoes or transform conkers into magical characters… This nostalgia of the children's magazines I grew up with strongly
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Remember, Remember
By Fiona McKim on 03/11/2011 11:56:20
Have grand Guy Fawkes night with our seasonal safety tips
indoors with them, perhaps watching through a window. If fireworks are not an option there are still plenty of lovely ways to celebrate Bonfire Night as a family: Get together for some firework inspired art and craft activities, have a conker tournament
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Good old fashioned games
By Judith Eagle on 16/10/2007 14:09:01
If you’re nostalgic for simple childhood pleasures, nurture your child’s imagination with spontaneous back-to-basics activities rather than expensive toys or a structured schedule of events. Try some of these more traditional play ideas
with leaves, feathers and twigs; conkers can be turned into doll’s house furniture and catkins from a hazel tree can become caterpillars looking for a home.Invite friends overWhen children play together they inspire each other and imaginative games are more
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