Half term is here for most of us. Hooray! The days are getting longer so it’s time to blow away the cobwebs and get back outside. Kids love being outdoors whatever the weather plus it’s great to get them away from the distractions of the digital world. So we asked Anna and Becky who set up Wild & Wonderful, a company specialising in quality outdoor toys, games and activities, to give us some inspiration for outdoor fun this half term.
1. Build a Den!
What child doesn’t love building a den? In the garden, in the woods, at the park – what better adventure for a little one than constructing their own little space in the wild? Thanks to Storm Imogen, you won’t need to go far to find fallen branches and large sticks to use in your construction. You’ll just need to find one sturdy low branch, trunk or wall to act as the support, then get building. But be warned – a den will spark all kind of imaginative games, so be prepared to stay for some time!
2. Geocaching
If you haven’t heard of geocaching, it’s basically a real-world treasure hunt where you search for a hidden container using GPS co-ordinates. There are now over 2 million geocaches all over the world, so there will undoubtedly be at least one near you. These treasures could be hidden anywhere – in a forest, at a local park, at the beach, by the side of the road, or even under water. There’s no telling what might be inside! For more information visit to www.geocaching.com
3. Nature Trail
Turn any woodland walk into an adventure with your very own nature trail. There’s plenty of wildlife around at this time of year to excite little ones. You might be lucky enough to come across a blanket of snowdrops or early daffodils, or try turning over a large stone or log to find spiders, woodlice and worms scuttling and slithering away. Send kids on a mission to collect as many different shaped leaves as they can. Or Wild & Wonderful have a fantastic Nature Bingo game (£18.99) to add an extra competitive edge.
4. Spring Picnic 
Who says picnics are just for summer? As long as everyone is wrapped up warm and prepared for changes in the weather, a picnic is a fun thing to do any time of year. So fill up a Thermos, pack some hearty grub and set off on an adventure to find the perfect picnic spot.
5. Beach Art
If you’re taking a trip to the beach, how about creating your very own piece of beach art? Little ones will love hunting for pebbles, shells, seaweed and driftwood, then working together to design something wonderful. Create your own sea creature, a funny face or a super-size pattern in the sand – but whatever you make, don’t forget to take a snap of your proud little artists and their masterpiece.
6. Bird-Spotting
At this time of year, our feathery friends will be really starting to find their voices again. Which means you can make a fun game of finding and identifying them. Listen out for robins, tits, finches, blackbirds, thrushes and pigeons, then grab some binoculars and get spotting. It will be a sensory delight for all children and they’ll love the quest to be the first to find the source of the song.
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