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These days getting kids off screens is always a challenge, and getting them motivated to actually go outside when the weather isn't amazing is also an uphill battle (definitely with my kids!)
Here's and idea, take them on a scavenger hunt!
Explore the beauty of nature around you, no need to plan a fancy trip, just take a walk around your local area and collect leaves and flowers. Bring along a bag to collect your findings, and encourage your kids to explore the different textures, shapes and colours.
Once you've collected your leaves and flowers, you can head back home and use this leaf and flower chart to categorise and identify what you've found.
This activity is a great opportunity to teach your children about the different types of plants and trees in your area and to spark their curiosity about the natural world.
After you've sorted everything out, it's time for the real fun to begin - making leaf bugs!
Using all the different shapes and colours you've collected, your kids can create their own unique and imaginative bugs. This activity is a great way to encourage creativity and problem-solving skills while also reinforcing the lessons learned during your scavenger hunt.
