Tree Tots and Pre School Activities

During the lockdown period, we are unfortunately not able to run our much loved Tree Tots sessions at Howe Park Wood which are designed for little ones to enjoy free play in nature. To keep you and your toddlers entertained, we are sharing a series of activities which you can enjoy at home. Check back soon for the new activities or follow us on Facebook to stay up to date!

Pooh Sticks and River Races

The bridges in Milton Keynes' offer a fantastic opportunity for fun! The rivers fast currents are fascinating and exciting to watch. Have some fun playing pooh sticks with your little ones.
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Make Snowlessmen

No snow? No problem. Make miniature snow figurines with salt clay with your children in the comfort of your home.
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Leaf Rainbow

This time of year is ideal to explore all the gorgeous leaves that have fallen to the ground - the perfect height for toddlers to admire! This National Tree Week celebrate by creating a leaf rainbow in your local park.
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Make Mud Prints

Get creative on damp days, using the mud as your paint to create wintery works of art.
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Mud Pies

Mud pies are the ultimate fun autumn and winter activity. They will teach your child that it’s okay to get a little messy sometimes as it can be a lot of fun!
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Shake and Paint

This activity will allow your little one to explore their creativity and get them looking closely at the natural world.
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Little Whittling

Teach your toddler some woodworking skills safely. See if they can make a powerful wizard’s wand!
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Rainy Artwork 2 Ways

A fun rainy day activity to do with your little ones. Let nature do the hard work and create a watercolour painting for you!
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Potion Mixing

What kind of special powers will your toddler's potions have? Encourage your little ones to mix different natural materials to come up with some slimy fun!
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Make your own balance scales

You can make a simple balance scale at home with only a few items. It will be loads of fun for your toddler to watch the scales shift as they weigh different objects.
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Nature Bunting

Encourage your toddler to collect their findings along the walk to make a lovely nature bunting for the garden or to hang outside your house!
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Water Painting

A fun toddler friendly activity inspired by our Tree Tots sessions.
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Leaf Kebab Creation

There's no equipment needed for this activity, just head in to your local park to forage your materials to create your very own leaf kebab.
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