Bushy Park Adventures

The children went on an adventure to Bushy Park, and took camping materials with them. They discussed beforehand what things they would need to take ‘ We need a tent to sleep in’ decided Joshua, and Faith said ‘ A campfire to cook our food!’. The decided that squirrels, deer and rabbits might join them ‘ I hope there are no bears to get us!’ exclaimed Theo ‘ No bears!’ giggled Magnus. They were so relieved there were no bears in the park! They climbed grassy mounds (‘Hills’ said Zac), and huge trunks of old fallen trees and logs which were a great opportunity to practice their climbing and balancing skills. They decided one trunk was a train and took a ride to the beach. They made a fabulous den to hide in and made up stories including retelling the Bear Hunt story.

The babies and toddlers have been exploring the park as you can see. They love to climb over tree trunks and logs and very interested in the texture of the bark. They then had a run about on the grass playing football. Eddie was very enthusiastic and chased the ball around all over shouting ‘Wheee!’ and his name when it was his turn to kick the ball.

Inside nursery the little ones used the baby gym to continue climbing and crawling. Thomas was very determined on climbing the stairs and go down the slide with some help, having the giggles and saying ‘ Uh-oh!’. They then practiced their fine motor skills , sorting shapes in boxes, and building towers with sensory tubes. James and Joshua came yup with a great games of one building it up and the other knocking it down!