Starting our farm topic
We are starting a topic on farms this week because I thought it would be good to link with Pancake day. Learning where our food comes from. Starting with milk,…
Getting babies “at one with nature”
Being outside and with nature really does make a huge difference to how we feel day by day. Connecting with nature and being outside reduces stress hormones and releases endorphins…
LIVING RAINFOREST
Beautiful butterfly We couldn't get to a real rainforest sadly so today we visited a local one inside a building! It's a wonderful place and the children have a great…
ICE ICE BABY
E was out for a walk with me today and enjoying the frost he could see on things. We came across a puddle and I picked a piece up and…
Emotional literacy!
Emotional literacy and Emotional intelligence are really important skills for children to develop. Being able to recognise your emotions and regulate them and express them appropriately is important for humans…
Valentines counting
B and I sat together today working on some valentines counting. This was really good for one to one correspondence as she placed a button down in a box for…
Puddle jumping!
You just can't beat a good puddle to jump in! We LOVE being outside. No matter the weather! And puddles are just the best! Welly boots and waterproofs (which we…
Chinese New Year noodle fun!
Ooodles of noodles! Noodle fun! This year it is year of the Rat for chinese new year. We started off our chinese fun with some pretend cooking, using the play…
Christmas at the Garden Centre
Ohhh Christmas is so exciting! Today I took T, F and L to the garden centre to look at all the christmas lights and fun decorations. They were so engaged…
Mud, mud, glorious mud!
This boy has ALWAYS loved being outside! It's great that he can enjoy being on the forest school site as much as the older children! He loves exploring. Picking up…