Exploring the Pyrenees of Catalonia has been a dream of mine for a long while. Last week it finally came true. Let´s dive into all the stunning landscapes and
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The Spanish Pyrenees road trip is still on the list of my favorite Spanish adventures ever. While this mountain region of Spain totally fits the bill for
Cao Bang is home to Southeast Asia's largest waterfall, Ban Gioc. Discover hidden gems like Nui Thung Mountain and Phong Nam Valley. Off the beaten path!
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Our school has an Outdoor Learning Committee that I am a part of. We all feel very strongly that the environment where the children play outside is just as important as the environment inside our school. We have worked hard to make our playground an area where the kids can run, exercise explore and yes...learn! Outside play plays an important role in children's development! They are working gross motor muscles and getting must needed exercise. They learn how to solve problems such as when social disagreements arise. They learn empathy as they help friends who get hurt. They learn to take risks and see where their limits are and feel empowered as they take those risks and succeed. They create games and role play. They learn science concepts as they discover things in nature and learn to look closer and ask questions about what they see as they discover new things. They learn kindness as they try to save an insect in danger or nurture a plant. They are literally learning about life and life skills as they play outside, so we knew the environment needed to support that. We had an area that we were having some problems with in the middle of our asphalt area. We wanted to turn it into something all of the kids could explore and benefit from and decided to create a Barefoot Sensory Path. We came up with a design and my husband figured out how to make it so that it would be sturdy and last. Our amazing PTO gave us funds to purchase the materials and we had fun shopping at Lowes for items that would provide the sensory experiences we were hoping for. Our team came in on a Saturday and went to work. Our maintenance team had dug the area down four inches so that it would be even with the asphalt. We put down a layer of paver sand, and then the 4x4's. We glued some materials to 2x2 pieces of plywood. The sections were all 2x2. We filled the sections with paver base and tamped it solid. My son even came and helped! Here is the finished frame. Of course, we had to test it out! Here is the finished path!! We were so excited for the kids to try it! It was a huge success!! The kids absolutely loved walking on it with bare feet, crawling on it and feeling with their hands and even laying in it enjoying the warmth radiating from it from being in the sun. Another new area we created was an area to create roads, ramps, etc. using scrap wood, cars, signs and other loose parts. This lovely lady below had the vision for this area! We also added an area to really work those gross motor muscles. Mr. Doyle created a boundary to keep it all contained to one area. We filled it with stumps, logs, and large branches. The kids have created obstacle courses and love lifting these up to show how strong they are! They jump, balance and create here. They collaborate and problem solve. They use both critical and creative thinking skills. This is a great area to develop 21st Century Learning Skills as they play! For our nature lovers, we have an area with plants for them to explore and observe. Some are edible such as peppermint and fennel. We have cone flowers, milkweed, irises, sunflowers and more. This area is a great place to explore and observe insects also! Here are some other things on our playground where they can let lose and have fun! Our playground is still a work in progress! We have many more ideas that we want to implement some day! One step at a time!
The Netherlands is famous for many things, from tulips to Stroopwafels to windmills. However, I bet you haven’t heard of these 3 incredible hidden gems in the Netherlands. If you have missed tulip season, I have a whole new purple flower field for you to explore in the Netherlands. If you are a photographer especially,...
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The complete Philippines 3-week itinerary. This is a 3-week itinerary guide on where to visit and hotels in the Philippines.
Les ponts, à la base, ne sont pas des édifices hyper rassurants. Personne n'est profondément serein de traverser le vide sur un agencement de cailloux et de bouts de bois... Mais pas le choix, il faut...
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Portugal is one epic country to explore and, possibly, one of the most gorgeous countries in Europe! Now, I know, that's a pretty mean feat to say but - 14 Best Places In Portugal To Visit - Travel, Travel Advice - Europe, Portugal - Travel, Food and Home Inspiration Blog with door-to-door Travel Planner! - Travel Advice, Travel Inspiration, Home Inspiration, Food Inspiration, Recipes, Photography
Discover how beautiful and important these waterfalls were and still are for local water supply, energy, relaxation, and entertainment.
The Spanish Pyrenees road trip is still on the list of my favorite Spanish adventures ever. While this mountain region of Spain totally fits the bill for
Ask a local where the best place is for autumn colour in Osaka and you're likely to hear 'Minoo Park'. It's a short train ride from the city into the suburbs but well worth it for a nature escape and some of the best leaf colour around. While the area is really popular with locals it's a little off the tourist trail so it makes a welcome respite from the busy city.
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[Inspiration Pinterest] Romantique et champêtre, le jardin anglais est facilement identifiable. Quelques grands principes et plantes incontournables permettent en effet de l'adopter. Contrairement à son cousin français, il apprécie les formes plus floues qui laissent place au naturel. Exit donc le buis bien taillé et les allées droites, auxquels il faut préférer les "mixed-borders" et autres sentiers sinueux. Bosquets, roses odorantes et pelouses verdoyantes peuplent cet extérieur de charme aux accents oniriques. Derrière son apparence sauvage, le jardin à l'anglaise cache pourtant une organisation et des caractéristiques précises. Toujours très vert, il intègre aussi une grande palette de fleurs colorées et odorantes, avec une préférence pour les variétés anciennes. Découvrez comment faire un jardin anglais chez vous à travers 15 inspirations.
Roads and paths pervade our literature, poetry, artwork, linguistic expressions and music. Even photographers can't keep their eyes (and lenses) off of a beautiful road or path, which is why we collected this list of 28 amazing photos of paths. Paths like these have a powerful grip on the human imagination - they can bring adventure, promise and change or solitude, peace and calm.
Discover the best fairytale castles to visit in Scotland from the enchanting Craigievar Castle in Aberdeenshire to the magical Dunrobin Castle on the NC500.
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Seeking respite from their frenzied life in New York, Proenza Schouler’s Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez found the ideal escape: a charmingly rustic house and gardens buried deep in the Massachusetts countryside. Hamish Bowles ventures north.
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