Sometimes there is just enough time in the day for a short walk, and if you're like me a nice stroll in the local wood is just enough. Its a nice way to "get in a bit of air" as my grandfather would have said! I am so aware of the lack of daily exercise my children get - compared to my own childhood which consisted of long walks to school, fast spurts of chasing at playtime, and long afternoons of running, cycling or skipping... compared with todays sedentary inclinations of our children (faster traffic and fear playing a part in that)...
So when you're on a short walk why not set them a task, increase the activity in a fun way. One brilliant way to do this, and to encourage them to use their imagination and creativity is to set them the task to create art within the environment.
Give them a start by suggesting a theme, maybe a spiral or a star, and watch them run along collecting bits and pieces, as you stroll leisurely by...
This can be done by a solitary child or by a group and can be called upon at the drop of a hat when needed!Enjoy!
3 comments:
Looks great. Inspiralling, in fact.
Perfect spiral, Mary! Lovely. Have you been to New Grange yet? There are some amazing spirals carved into great big stones around the mound.
your kids must be so aware and clever !!
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