EXPERIENCE OUTDOORS
Our teams have been working on creating some at home resources and activities for you. Here are a selection of fun downloadable colouring posters, designed especially for you by one of Lagganlia’s very talented instructors, Fiona. Choose your favourite adventure activity and bring the poster to life with some colour.
Canoe and kayak colouring poster +
Gorge and abseil colouring poster +
Bike and Archery colouring poster +
SUPPORT FOR YOUNGER VISITORS
To our younger visitors, remember it is good to talk to family and friends. It is important you understand how to stay safe by asking questions and sharing ideas. If you want some further advice about the coronavirus, then the links below may be useful.
Visit Young Scot website +
Visit BBC Newsround website +
View coronavirus book for children +
LEARNING THROUGH LANDSCAPES SCOTLAND
LtL are doing what they do best: assisting in the education of children and encouraging connection with nature, physical exercise, learning and play through the great outdoors. They have a group on Facebook specifically for families – to deliver FREE weekly activities and play ideas. Also check out posts on the LtL website; recent writings on social distancing and getting outdoors includes some great tips and ideas.
SCOUTS - THE GREAT INDOORS
Whilst the Scouts are usually associated with the great outdoors, they’ve pulled together some inspired indoor activity ideas to keep kids (and big kids!) entertained while schools are closed due to coronavirus. Keep your kids learning new skills and having fun (and avoid hearing ‘I’m bored’ every 30 seconds) all in #TheGreatIndoors.
EDINBURGH & LOTHIANS GREENSPACE TRUST
ELGT’s Community Projects Officer & Healthy Lifestyles Officer, Ruth & Kim are using their Facebook page @outandabouted to lead live workouts for different audiences and to share recipes.
They are also reposting ideas from other organisations to connect people with nature through virtual walks, nature information and gardening and growing tips.
Investing in Outdoor Learning
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