Deer and Fawns

This beautiful reed diffuser would not only make a lovely addition to your home but a lovely handmade gift for loved ones and it’s very simple to create! What you’ll need Sticks Glass bottle with a narrow opening 1/2cup Sweet almond oil 200 drops Essential oil of choice Decorations of choice How to make it Sterilise your sticks by placing them on a lined tray, in the oven on low for 45minutes. Once they have cooled, remove the outer bark by sanding for a smooth finish or using a peeler or knife for a more ‘wild’ look. Add your almond oil to the glass bottle, followed by the essential oil and mix them together.  You can add more essential oil depending on your preference.  Put your sticks in the glass bottle, turn them upside down every day or so. Replace the sticks when they have become too saturated and no longer work properly.  Decorate your bottle however you desire. If you make one I would love to see! Please tag me @deerandfawns on IG or Deer and Fawns Education on F...

Welcome to Part 2 in the guide for the Mindful in March challenge. 16. Water DIY Rain Water Gauge - Create a beautiful gauge for your garden to help your little one track the rain fall. A wonderful learning opportunity and activity by @Prims_playnest Head over to her account and look for the post for instructions.  Photo by @Prims_playnest Explore a Creek  - Creeks are pure serenity. The sounds of trickling water flowing over rocks, waterfall swimming areas in you're lucky. Find your nearest creek and go exploring. What details make the creek special? What is your child's favourite part of the creek?  Don't have a creek nearby? Perhaps a beach, rockpools or pond? Water Tub Sensory Play - Create a beautiful water tub play theme. Rocks, glass pebbles, shells and toy sea creatures. Perhaps dirt, pebbles, leaves and crocodiles? Let your imagination run wild.  Ocean Layers Jar - You will need a tall glass jar, oil, blue food colouring, and water. Fil...

Welcome to the Mindful in March challenge!  First thing first - What is the Mindful in March challenge? The idea behind this is to help guide families and educators on how to teach their children to practice mindfulness. How to tune in to themselves in the moment and explore their senses, emotions, gratitude, surroundings...the beautiful details of life that often fade as children grow to a fast-paced world that forgets how to just be and find that inner peace. Through teaching children to practice mindfulness, they can harness techniques that work for them and carry these through their development. Not only is this challenge designed to slow down and have fun with it but it’s also a wonderful opportunity for families to harbour positive experiences together and hopefully find a few techniques they can regularly use after the challenge has been completed. You will notice that with some activities, I have included questions. This is to help get you into the habit of conn...