Tiny Toads - a nature themed craft club

Tiny Toads is running a nature-themed craft session at Mission Hall, Sutton Poyntz on Friday 11 December. It's a Stay & Play club for children aged 5 to 8, so you stay with them while they get stuck in. The whole thing is led by Beka, a qualified primary school teacher who's passionate about connecting children with the natural world.

The session is part of what Tiny Toads does across the Jurassic Coast: children discover local wildlife and then make their own masterpiece to take home. It's a hands-on way for them to learn about the nature right on their doorstep, and they leave with something they've actually made. Because it's a Stay & Play, it's as much for the adults as it is for the kids — you're there with them throughout, rather than dropping them off.

Beka's background as a primary school teacher sits at the heart of it. She's used to working with this age group, and the sessions are built around her interest in getting children to notice and appreciate the wildlife around them. It's not just about the craft; it's about the nature that inspires it. The club is aimed at children aged 5 to 8, and booking is through Eventbrite. Prices run from £8 to £50, depending on what you're after.