Snow dance!

The children have been observing the weather, and decided they really wanted to see some snow. ‘ Let’s do a snow dance!’ shouted Robyn ‘ And we can dress up!’ added Zac. They wore brightly coloured wristbands and weather warrior headgear, and set off to the park. They shook bells and danced and stamped their feet to the beat, shouting loudly together ‘Snow!’ They also made a special rainbow den using the parachute ‘ In case it really does snow!’ said Sami . They also made rainbow sticks made from twigs and small branches they found in the grass, and added lengths of fabric and crepe paper strips, and waved them around ‘ So we do get some snow!’ said Matilda. ‘! really hope it works’ Amelia added.

What is interesting is that we had a flurry of sleet this week - I wonder if the dance worked?

The toddlers have welcomed their new friends playing ball games together. One game was to post the balls through the gaps in the activity wall. Freddie was very keen for his new friend Millie to have a turn ‘ Ta’ he said as he held out the ball for her; how kind!

The Messy Spaghetti was indeed very well received, as different textures were included, including play foam. William loved to squish it in his hands whilst Joshua picked it up and dropped it form a height, watching very closely as it fell and landed on the floor. Meanwhile Hlenhaze and Thomas giggled as they explored the sensory experience.

Campfires!

Happy New Year to Everyone !

The children wanted to make a campfire this week. They worked extremely hard to gather firewood ‘ To make the perfect fire!’ said Elara. Joshua said ’We need food to cook on our fire!’, which prompted the others to look for anything suitable in the vegetable patch. ‘ I’ve found some!’ declared Sienna as she held up some tomatoes then gently placed them into the pan to cook. The children also hunted for bugs, and made dens. They love our indoor Forest School Classroom in Carlisle Park where the woodwork was very popular , with kind displays of older children assisting the younger ones as you can see. ‘ We are getting very good at building fires!’ announced Jasmin.

The babies and toddlers have been exploring the new wooden musical instruments. The large rainmaker was very poplar; Zach and Emily watched in amazement as the wooden balls fell through the various levels making a loud pitter-patter sound. Hlenhaze roared and smiled, and Eve couldn’t wait to have a turn; and so excited when she did! Xanthe and James have been painting this week, with Xanthe deciding it was more fun to paint all around the easel rather than the paper supplied, and James preferring his hands!

Party Time!

The children had an amazing Christmas party this week! They enjoyed party games such as musical statues and pass the parcel . The children looked on with great excitement as Zac won the prize of the Baby Shark book, which quickly led to a very loud song of Baby Shark with all the funny actions which make them laugh. This was followed by tasty food, and going outside where they found footprints! More excitement followed as they discovered Santa had visited early, and left a sack full of presents! They each had a book to take home, and then a great surprise to have a snow disco outside! ‘ Wow ! Its snowing !’ they shouted. Brilliant fun!

The babies and toddlers have had lots of fun being creative and spreading the Christmas Cheer! They joined in with the older children to sit at their own table for the Christmas Party, and danced to Christmas songs, especially the ‘snow’. Hlenhaze laughed and said ‘ Bubbles!’ as he joined in the fun. Zach decided to play hide and seek whilst the little one played in the tunnels shouting ‘Boo!’ as loud as he could. Freddie was very curious to see where his friends had gone, and so peeked into the tunnel and was amazed to find Eve at the other end!

WE WISH YOU ALL A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR. THANK YOU FOR YOUR KIND CARDS AND GIFTS AND WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ALL ON THE 3RD JANUARY 2019.