by Ali | Nov 29, 2021 | Beech Room, News, Rooms, Willow Room
After the rain, the children worked out they could use a bike to spray the water from a puddle. They had loads of fun and used the scoops to keep the water level up so that it would work properly.
by Ali | Nov 17, 2021 | Beech Room, News, Rooms, Willow Room
Have a look at children from Beech and Willow making tracks in shaving foam, using bikes. This activity is a wonderful example of the exploration and experimentation of mark-making, which is a sensory and physical experience. Young children begin to make sense of the...
by Ali | Nov 17, 2021 | News, Rooms, Willow Room
Take a look at this video of Willow Room playing in the Mud Kitchen, with shaving foam! Mud Kitchens are a wonderful way of allowing children to explore the outdoor environment as they dig in the mud. They also involve science-based learning as children can get hands...
by Ali | Oct 19, 2021 | Acorns Room, Beech Room, News, Rooms, Willow Room
Inspired by one of our core books Walking Through The Jungle by Julie Lacome, we have adapted our corridor to support the children’s interest that has come from reading the book. The children will be moving in different ways through the jungle, discovering...
by Ali | Oct 12, 2021 | News, Rooms, Willow Room
In this video, the children in Willow are exploring the open-ended activity of sorting the compare toys. The children are beginning to learn how to work together and share their ideas, whilst also managing the distractions around...
by Ali | Jun 15, 2021 | News, Rooms, Willow Room
We have spoken lots about washing our hands and keeping our toys clean this year. Therefore, the idea behind this experiment was for the children to observe what happens to bread over time and which household ingredients have the biggest effect. In the video, the...