Connecting children with nature is one of the most beautiful gifts you can give the children in your class. Use these tips to help you set up and start their relationship with nature throughout the year.

?Go for a walk at weekends, in different places. Such as woods, beaches, cornfields and collect up items.
Every Monday, explain to the children what these new treasures are.

?Leave the natural objects in their outdoor space and let them explore.

?Ask and encourage the children to also bring natural treasures they have found at home, such as rocks, shells, leaves. Anything they feel is super-interesting.

Children need to connect with nature and is important for their mental and physical wellbeing that we put a focus on this.

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