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​Forest School Day 2022

​Forest School Day 2022

Posted by Vikki Silverwood on 13th Oct 2022

We asked our friends @bornoftheforest to share all about Forest school fun, we are delighted to be sharing this blog post by Vikki Silverwood with you today on Forest School Day 2022. I was delighted when Spotty Otter asked me to write a blog entry in recognition of Forest School day on 14th October as I relish any opportunity to share my love of Forest School with the world!You …
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Benefits of Messy Play

Benefits of Messy Play

Posted by Spotty Otter on 27th Sep 2022

If there’s one thing we all know, it that kids LOVE to get messy. You may not know much about messy play or have just heard about it. Here at Spotty Otter we are here to help you learn all the benefits of messy play and how messy play promotes brain development and teaches life skills in a fun way your kid will love. Messy Play encourages curiosity and lets your child explore their interests, …
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Spotty Otter goes on an incredible Arctic Adventure

Spotty Otter goes on an incredible Arctic Adventure

Posted by Erika Curtis on 8th Aug 2022

For some people the sun and beach signify a holiday, but for us, let the mercury fall below zero and you’ll find us in our happy place! There’s something about the cold. The ability to wrap up warm and cosy to fend off the elements, cheeks tingling from exposure, sitting around open fires and snow laden trees! For the last 4 years, our winters have involved cold holidays above the Arctic Circle …
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Spotty Otter ‘Peaking’ Kids’ Interest for the Great Outdoors

Spotty Otter ‘Peaking’ Kids’ Interest for the Great Outdoors

Posted by Spotty Otter on 8th Aug 2022

The Peak District is a diverse natural resource right on our doorstep: the 16,267 square kilometres of the UK’s 15 wild and wonderful National Parks. And they’re being discovered by a growing number of people and communities, thanks to the dedicated charities, volunteers and supporters who protect and promote them.We are already a key partner with the UK National Parks Foundation, we are turning o …
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