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Whether making a wildflower bracelet or searching for badger footprints, here are some simple, enjoyable ways to start teaching your kids about nature
If there is one thing to be grateful for at this awful time, it’s that it is unfolding (in the UK, at least) in spring. Even if indoor life feels as if it has been put on hold somewhat, the natural world has other ideas. Much-loved woods and rambling spots may be out of bounds (unless you live by one), but whether you live in the city or countryside, you can turn your daily exercise into a way of connecting with nature. The benefits for mental health are well-documented, and if you’re attempting to home-school, it could become the most enjoyable lesson of the week. Continue reading...