Why Soil is so important
The soil is just as important as the air we breathe and the water we drink. Without the soil trees and plants could not grow, fungi could not survive and we would not be able to grow any food. So what exactly is soil? The soil is created from dead plants, animals and...
Bee Facts
Honey comprises 18 per cent water, 80 per cent natural sugars, and 2 per cent minerals, pollen, and protein. The sugar content is a combination of fructose and glucose, and the balance of these two sugars determines whether the honey is clear or set. Honeybees are...
The Solar System For Kids
The Solar System For KidsThe planet we live on Earth is one of nine planets that orbit the Sun. The Sun is a star at the centre of the Solar System. These planets all orbit (travel) around the Sun. The planets go in this order from the Sun, Mercury Venus, Earth, Mars,...
Fungi information – More than meets the eye.
What is Fungi? Fungi are a group of organisms such as mushrooms, fungi and moulds. Fungi first came to the planet Earth 1.3 billion years ago. Fungi do not need sunlight, which means they could grow on other planets with less or no light. Mushrooms can hold up to...
Santa Claus around the World
Santa Claus - Father Christmas Santa Claus has many names in many countries you may know him as Father Christmas, Papa Noel or St Nikolaus but he means the same to all of us. Santa Claus is the spirit of Christmas, his favourite season is obvious and he works the...
Poppy Day
You might have noticed that in November each year many people wear bright red paper poppies. What are the poppies for? And why November? The First World War finally ended after four long and bloody years of fighting, on November 11th 1918.The guns stopped on the...
Bonfire Night – In Celebration of Guy Fawkes
On the 5th of November 1605, Guy Fawkes attempted to blow up the Houses of Parliament in England with barrels gun powder. In the houses of parliament were England’s most important people including King James the 1st. Guy Fawkes was caught red-handed in the Houses of...
Ants – They Really Are Amazing
How amazing are ants?Ants are common insects, but they have some unique capabilities. More than 10,000 known ant species occur worldwide. They are especially prevalent in tropical forests, where they may be up to half the insects living in some locations. Did you know...
The Wonderful World of Mulch
The wonderful world of mulch In all of its glory, Mulch decomposes; this organic matter creates a protective layer on the soil that our plants grow in. The idea is to recreate a natural system where the soil is rarely exposed to the elements. There are two types of...
How To Make Your Own Driftwood Photo Frames
DIY driftwood frames that bring rustic beach charm to your space and are simple for kids to make. This is a great way to recycle driftwood as well. DIY driftwood frames bring rustic beach charm and are simple to make. Driftwood or twigs are great for making photo...
Interesting Facts For Kids- Did You Know That?
Interesting facts for kidsDid you know that man destroys around 20,000 animal and plant species a year? Did you know that in Tropical countries the floods get very serious? This is because the rainforest trees which have been cut down used to soak up the rainwater...
Mini Cheese and Tomato Pizza
Mini Cheese and Tomato Pizzas for Kids Ingredients: 224 g strong bread flour 120 ml of warm water ½ tsp dried fast-action yeast 1 tbsp olive oil ½ tsp of salt tomato puree 1 packet of fresh mozzarella cheese 1 Large tomato Equipment: Jug Sieve 2 Mixing bowls Baking...
