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Being outdoors is one of the joys of summer, but there is more to do than play sport. Deborah Sharpe suggests activities that make use of natural materials and develop children's appreciation of nature It's always great when out-of-school clubs can make the most of the summer term by going outside and enjoying sports and outdoor games and activities.

It's always great when out-of-school clubs can make the most of the summer term by going outside and enjoying sports and outdoor games and activities.

Hopefully days of sun will drift by and contented children will play happily. However, even sporty children do not want to play sport all the time, and need other outdoor choices and activities.

'Earth magic' is an ideal theme for good weather, allowing children to explore and utilise materials which are easily obtained from the natural environment.

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For a week or two beforehand, take the children on a collecting spree to surrounding fields, parks and woods.

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