Welly Walking

if it wisnae for my wellies

What a fun skill Luath started to learn while visiting my family - walking outdoors in wellies.  We bought her some lovely shoes once she was good at walking, but with the wet weather we get, a pair of wellies is sometimes a better bet.  Also she can take the shoes off far too easily!

My parent's have a nice flat piece of grass, so mum, me and Luath all went out for an adventure. Luath had a couple of stumbles but got the hang of it quickly.  She loved going under the washing line poles (much more fun that a whirly washing pole for going under and in/out), marching her feet and making a squelchy sound on the wet grass, debating about bending down to touch the muddy flower beds (she decided not to) and the experience of a gentle tumble onto damp grass. She was just about reaching her enough point, when my dad came outside and she got a second wind, almost running towards him and then showing him what she was up to. 

Such a simple activity, but what joy it brought the four of us. Wonder how long until we can splash in puddles together?

Some Welly Fun
wear your wellies fun ideas
some fun stories relating to wellies

from edubuzz

a fun idea to paint large wellies with welly prints at edubuzz
there are wellies you can buy to paint, long discussion here about how to do it yourself here but seemingly sharpies  based paint markers work, cards by paula used some peep offs


from tuiss.com

upcycle your wellies into plant containers

from meadows nursery

some wellies to colour/stencil at bootkidz
nature detectives have some welly activities including welly wanders and making a bag


Shared with Tuesday Tots at Rainy Day Mum