Reception children used their senses to find natural objects that they liked. Feeling for textures, lots of nice shiny leaves, spiky grasses, colourful fruits, smelly herbs, they filled their bags. They moved around in the undergrowth with confidence and are beginning to be able to express why certa
Our Reception children are just beginning their Forest School adventures. Todays challenge was to create a shelter for our furry friend, the squirrel. If you were a squirrel that lived in the woods, what would you want to make it cosy and comfortable? The children had plenty of ideas. They were enco
After the sad loss of The Queen, it was lovely for the children and residents to celebrate her life and love of the outdoors in The Platinum Parterre garden, we created together, to mark her Jubilee. The new greenhouse is going up and the planting has taken root, the foliage is flourishing and the p
Year 6 wasted no time getting back out into the Forest School this week. Miss Rowe asked them to investigate any changes across the site and then they worked together to set up some new areas and make any necessary repairs. During the holidays our tree surgeons removed a large lime tree from the gro
The rain didn’t stop us enjoying being outside in the Forest School. So unusual for it to be raining but still be warm, with no wind! The children’s task today was to mix soil, sand, clay and anything else they fancied until they reached a consistency that would hold a shape. A kind of rustic cobb.�
This week at Angel Court the children took the photos. As you can see as the planting becomes more established, the garden is becoming a bright and beautiful place. Colour and texture all around. Todays session saw the children making some seed balls that will be sown both at Angel Court and at scho
Whittling is a lovely activity that allows the children to hone their tool skills. We work towards this stage gradually, ensuring children are confident in their ability and can follow instructions precisely. This allows them to enjoy the benefits of learning whilst minimising the risk. Today they w
The children in Reception and Year 5 were excited this week to set their butterflies free. The children in both year groups, have been closely observing the changes that took place as the tiny caterpillars transformed into spectacular butterflies. As they were finally released into our outdoor
How does Miss Rowe get the chickens in the coop at bedtime? Reception children found out first hand by playing a game of farmer and the hens. Each team had a farmer and a flock of hens. Each hen was blind folded to help represent the language barrier. In the first games the farmer tries to get their
Last Friday, Nursery and the Harlow Green Toddler Group took part in “The Big Toddle”. The Big Toddle is a short, sponsored walk to raise money for vulnerable children and young adults through Barnardo’s. It was a chance for children to be as brave as a lion, put their best foot forward, and s
