We are fortunate to have several good pick your own fruit and veg spots in Devon. Picking with kids is a fun and delicious outdoor activity to do with kids in the summer. We tend to kick off PYO with…
Where to Pick Conkers in Devon
The coming of Autumn brings to mind crisp leaves, berry foraging, apple picking and conker collecting. Conker collecting reminds me of my childhood and always takes me back to my memories, including a few injuries from throwing them at each…
September Activities for Kids – Seasonal Play
A little later than planned but not as late as my August activities post was! Welcome to my September activities for kids, seasonal play blog post! Every month of 2021 I have put together some simple ideas for you and…
What to do with Conkers for Kids Play
Nothing makes me happier than going for a lovely autumnal walk looking for nature’s treasure with my kids. It takes me back to my childhood kicking leaves around to find conker treasure and then figuring out how to play with…
The Best Places to Collect Conkers in Yorkshire
The Best Places to Collect Conkers in Yorkshire The coming of Autumn brings to mind crisp leaves, berry foraging, apple picking and conker collecting. Conker collecting reminds me of my childhood and always takes me back to my memories, including…
50+ Budget Friendly Summer Days Out in Devon with Kids (2026 Guide)
If you’re looking for affordable family days out in Devon this summer, you’ve come to the right place. As a family of six, we’ve learned that the best adventures don’t have to come with a hefty price tag. In fact,…
Holistic Wellbeing in Schools: Beyond Mental Health
The conversation around mental health in schools has rightly grown in depth and urgency over the past decade. But there is a risk that in focusing narrowly on mental health as a distinct category, we miss the broader picture of…
Developing Public Speaking Skills from a Young Age
Public speaking consistently ranks among the most common fears in adult life, and yet it is a skill that almost every professional context requires in some form. The best time to begin building comfort and competence in this area is…
Teaching Children About Money and Financial Literacy
Teaching Children About Money and Financial Literacy Financial literacy is not currently a compulsory, standalone part of the school curriculum in England, which means that the adults who are most influential in shaping children’s understanding of money are parents. Given…
Keeping Children Engaged Over the School Holidays
The school holidays are a genuine gift of time. The challenge is that unstructured time, particularly in large quantities, can tip from liberating to formless fairly quickly, especially for children who thrive on routine. The goal is not to recreate…
Building Self-Discipline in Young Learners
Self-discipline is one of those qualities that sounds austere when described but looks enormously appealing in practice. The child who can sit with a difficult task, who completes their responsibilities without needing constant reminders, who resists a short-term temptation in…