When my children were younger, I always imagined we'd spend hours in the garden together. I pictured muddy knees, games of hide-and-seek, family picnics, and those long summer evenings where no one wanted to come inside.
The reality, though, looked a little different.
I spent most of my time reminding someone to be careful, asking them not to wander too far, or keeping one...
School may be coming to an end for the summer, but the opportunities for children to learn from their environment are endless. While your little ones have definitely earned a much-needed break from the classroom, their learning won’t stop over the summer holidays, and this can be enhanced by simply being outdoors and being curious.
