Friederich Froebel was a pioneering educator who invented kindergarten. He emphasised that children should experience all aspects of nature, not just plants and animals. One of the best ways children can experience nature, he argued, is through their play outdoors in the garden and in the wider natural environment. Through real life experiences, children learn […]
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
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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 »
As the weather warms up and we spend a little more time each day out and about we’re beginning to see more butterflies. Their vibrant colours add excitement to our gardens and outdoor spaces, but did you know they are are helpful pollinators transferring pollen between flowers, plants and shrubs? Here are some common flowers
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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 »
“Our relationship with nature – how much we notice, think about and appreciate our natural surroundings – is a critical factor in supporting good mental health and preventing distress.” The above quote is taken from ‘Nature: How connecting with nature benefits our mental health‘, a report by the Mental Health Foundation. Immerse yourself in nature
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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
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Borough-wide Play Strategy Lewisham Council has commissioned the development of a Play Strategy for the borough, to help nurture the enjoyment, health and learning of children and young people. Children, young people and families can help co-design the strategy, which will provide a clear vision for play in Lewisham and help shape future decision-making. Fill
PLAY! Have your say. Read More »
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