Even on gloomy days getting outside and exposed to sunlight helps our bodies to make vitamin D, which keeps bones, teeth and muscles healthy. It is hard to get enough vitamin D from the sun in the UK at the best of times, but every little really does help. Here are the benefits of getting […]
NEW Outdoor Explorers Session at Evelyn Children & Family Centres Read More »
March the 26th marks the beginning of Spring. Warmer and longer days are full of possibilities to get out there and enjoy the natural world. Get out and about in your local green space to see how nature is waking up. Did you know Lewisham has 12 Nature Reserves and 46 parks for you
Autumn is a fantastic time to get out and about and explore with your little ones. Crunchy leaves, acorns and squirrels out collecting for Winter, there’s always something to see. Being outside helps your baby and child’s brain development and can help with our mental wellbeing, especially as the nights draw in. Learn more about
Nature ideas while out walking with kids Read More »
Mary Horn, founder and director of Curious Fox Company, shares her suggestions on keeping water play activities fresh and full of fun — with plenty of learning opportunities too! REMEMBER – NEVER LEAVE YOUR CHILD UNATTENDED NEAR WATER!!! On hot days water play is the perfect way to cool off, offering children both enjoyable and educational
5 fun and educational water play ideas Read More »
POP UP CHILDREN and FAMILY CENTRES! Come along to our ‘Pop-up Children’s Centres’ in parks and community spaces, including Lewisham Shopping Centre this summer. Arts and crafts, fun family activities, circus skills, information and advice with a range of partner organisations – and all free! Join Gilbert Giggles and the Children and Family Centre Outreach
FREE ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS FOR LEWISHAM FAMILIES – JULY and AUGUST 2022 Read More »
Parenting young children can be tough at the best of times and during this strange period in our history it can feel even more bewildering and stressful. That’s why we are really pleased to be able to offer parents various free online sessions and courses — all delivered by professional early years experts – to
Free online workshops for parents throughout July! Read More »
At a time when there is – rightly – a growing focus on the need to take urgent action to safeguard the future of our planet, helping young children to build a lifelong relationship with the natural world couldn’t be more important. Making eco-sustainability both meaningful and fun can help even the youngest children learn
National Week of Play 2022: Protecting the planet through play Read More »
Children love growing plants and being involved in the garden but they’re often impatient, wanting to see instant results. National Children’s Gardening Week aims to capture children’s enthusiasm at a time when results are immediate. National Children’s Gardening Week takes place annually in the ‘warm’ week at the end of May, this week that is
It’s National Children’s Gardening Week 25th May – 2nd June 2024 Read More »
Here at Lewisham Children & Family Centres we love our bees! A great way to encourage bees into your garden is to get involved with this years “No mow May”. It’s also a great way to get away without mowing your lawn for a month! Just letting your lawn grow for a month creates a
Help save the bees with ‘No Mow May’ Read More »
It’s easy to do Big Garden Birdwatch from your garden, balcony, in your local park or from your window. Simply choose an hour between 28 and 30 January and count the birds that you see land in your garden, local park or from your balcony. Then tell us what you saw. Here’s a video to
Take part in the Big Garden Birdwatch 28th -30th January Read More »
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