Children love to explore and springtime is a perfect time for bringing all the family together, while improving your child's education.

Each season brings us a different experience and springtime offers a great opportunity to see everything blossom and burst into life. Woodland and nature adventures are great for family bonding, developing environmental awareness and promoting a healthy lifestyle, they also link into many parts of the curriculum; physical education, environmental studies and science as well as providing heaps of inspiration for creative writing and art.

For younger children the study of mini-beasts plays an important role in introducing them to science. By studying other living organisms, children can begin to understand the world around them and where they fit in. Nature trails are fun and very educational, allowing children to discover many different species of insects and animals and their habitats. When out on a walk encourage children to study the environment and compare different locations such as grassland and woodland and discover what can be found. Searching for animal tracks and guessing who they belong to is a great learning game too. Above all, it's about having fun - when children enjoy learning their response is far more positive.

Coolings Green and Pleasant Nursery in Knockholt has a delightful nature trail where children are encouraged to question their surroundings and learn about different types of habitat. Each area on the walk has informative markers offering plenty of opportunity for interaction. The nature trail provides an abundance of learning experiences along with many other features to investigate including Teepee tents and bug hotels. For a perfect end to your adventures why not indulge in afternoon tea in Teasels Tearoom or grab a bite to eat in Blueberries Cafe.

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