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    ADVENTure Calendar - 11 DecemberWill it be a white Christmas?  Maybe the squirrels can tell us... "Squirrels gathering nuts in a flurry will cause snow to gather in a hurry." If you have an oak tree near your house, have a look on the ground around it. If it is surrounded by a carpet of nibbled acorns now, it is likely to be surrounded...
    ADVENTure Calendar - 7 DecemberClimb a tree There are fantastic playgrounds in every corner of the UK, with swings, slides and stuff to climb on, but there's nothing quite like climbing a real tree. 
    ADVENTure Calendar - 5 DecemberCatch a falling leaf and make a wish... There are many superstitions about catching a falling leaf. Some people believe it's lucky, others like to make a wish. What would you wish for if you caught one? The Forestry Commission can help you identify which tree your leaf came from. Today might be your last chance this year as the...
    ADVENTure Calendar - 23 DecemeberHave a snowy adventure! If you're lucky enough to have a blanket of snow where you live, you can have all sorts of adventures (as long as you are wrapped up nice and warm). Winter has only just begun for most of us so there's every chance we'll get some snow to play in before long. A baby or toddler's...
    ADVENTure Calendar - 21 DecemberGo on a night time walk Don't let the darkest day of the year get the better of you. Wrap up warm and go outside for a night time walk. Listen out for animals you don't see during the day like badgers and foxes. Go star gazing - you may even see a shooting star! Look at the man in...
    ADVENTure Calendar - 12 DecemberHide and Seek! Who doesn't love a game of hide and seek? Take it outside! Trees and bushes make excellent hidey-holes for active toddlers and the fresh air will help them sleep later on. Babies as young as 4 months love to play peek-a-boo (but all they need is a pair of hands to hide behind and a funny face to...
    ADVENTure Calendar - 8 DecemberMake a mud pie! Ingredients: mud The best time to make a mud pie is just after it's been raining, when the mud is extra squishy and soft!  Step one: Dig up some lovely oozy mud and shape into a round, pie shape. Step two: Using a stick and a bucket, mix some more mud with water to make your...
    ADVENTure Calendar - 19 DecemberGo cloud spotting... You only need to step outside your front door for this adventure, but don't forget to bring a huge imagination! If there are fluffy clouds in the sky, see if you can make pictures out of them in your mind. Can you see the boy lying down, looking up at the sky in this picture? Or the...
    ADVENTure Calendar - 17 DecemberChase your shadow! The first time a child notices their shadow is a precious moment. It's one of those tiny, incredible things that we all-too-often take for granted. Imagine how strange it must be to suddenly notice your shadow and not be able to get away from it! Winter sun makes the best shadows - let's hope for a bright,...
    ADVENTure Calendar - 20 DecemberSee the winter solstice sunrise... Tomorrow is the shortest day of the year, or the winter solstice. If you're not keen on early mornings, tomorrow is your best chance to see the sunrise without having to get up too early!
    ADVENTure Calendar - 3 DecemberGo on a Treasure Hunt!  A simple walk can become an adventure with a little imagination (and a good dose of patience!) It's all too easy to take for granted the little, amazing things that surround us, but for a baby or toddler EVERYTHING is exciting and new. Do you live in a city or town? By the sea or...
    The Superlove ADVENTure CalendarIt's December already!   During the countdown to Christmas, we will be opening a new door in the Superlove ADVENTure Calendar every day. Follow this blog to get daily inspiration for simple, free outdoor adventures for the whole family to enjoy together.    1 December Make A Shadow Monster (raaaar!) In winter, the sun is very low in the sky...