Sports Day!
/What a fun sports day we had with the pre school and toddler children this week. We set off very early as the weather was forecast to be very hot.
We were lucky enough to have the whole field to ourselves where the children were able to explore lots of physically challenging activities. There was balancing beams on different levels, egg and spoon races, bean bag on head races, parachute games and Hoopla!
Hoopla was a clear favourite for Leo, Tomas and Jack. Leo was cheering on his friends and when Tomas managed to get his hoop on the beam, there was a big cheer from all of his friends. Tristan and Ethan loved a football game together, tackling each other for the ball and really giggling whilst playing together. Tristan found it even funnier when they both tumbled to the ground together before helping Ethan back up on to his feet.
James loved the challenge of the higher levels of the balancing beams and platforms, holding his arms out by his side for extra balance and even very kindly holding on to the toddler children’s hands if he had noticed they needed a little support.
The egg and spoon race was also a big hit for the children. In groups, the children lined up at the start line, carefully balancing their eggs on their spoons and waiting for the signal to go. Very eagerly they waited for the countdown and were quick off the mark as soon as they heard ‘Go!’
The children all received a medal for their great efforts and when they returned to nursery, the running races continued.