Bush walk

It was a beautiful spring morning, so we decided to take a small group of children to the next-door bush. As we walked through we photographed  a lot of native trees and some children identified the distinctive patterns in the environment, for example the ponga tree  has a koru. We spotted a bug hotel but found out no bugs living there. We wondered that we could make some bug motels too. On the way back up we took some time to practise mindfulness, listening  and feeling  the nature. The children closed their eyes and took some time to  listen to the leaves rustle, birds singing, running water and feel the wind on our skin.  Look at these beautiful photos they have taken.  This was a great opportunity to the children to  make connection with our community and explore the nature.