Pooh sticks is a simple but thrilling sport, first invented by the famous bear of the same name in the stories by A. A. Milne. It also happens to be no. 19 of our '50 things to do before you're 11¾' activities.
As you cheer your pooh stick on its way to victory, take some time to watch what’s going on below. What happens as your pooh stick lands? Does it bob under the water? How does the water flow around your pooh stick? Can you see anything else under the water as you stare down? Maybe you’ll even see your reflection. You could imagine a topsy-turvy world under the bridge where everyone does everything backwards, and even act it out with your friends.
Try to choose a place on the bridge above the fastest flowing water. This way you’ll have an advantage over the other players.
Adventure No. 14 on our list of '50 things to do before you're 11¾' is dam a stream. What could be better on a warm day than getting into the stream and trying to dam it?
Safety is really important to us. We've got lots of tips on how to have fun completing our '50 things' activities, while keeping safe. Read our general advice and discover links to useful websites containing more information.
Floating in a boat - no. 32 of our ’50 things to do before you’re 11¾’ activities - can be as slow and dreamy or as fast and exhilarating an experience as you make it.
Calling all nature lovers. We have story books, sticker books, bird, animal and mini-beast identification books, and nature books. So whether you're at the seaside, in a forest or at the top of a huge hill, we have a great selection of books to help you enjoy your adventure even more.
It’s arguably the best toy known to man. Try out some of our favourite stick-related activities, as recommended by those who know best.
When it comes to creating wild art, the only limit is your imagination. What will you use, and how? There's so much to choose from in the natural world, but make sure you're not making your art from another creature's home.