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Welton Free Rangers - Forest School Nursery

The Mill Barn, Millards Hill
Midsomer Norton, Banes, BA3 2BW
+44 (0)1761 411328
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See how strong I am?

April 29, 2015 RedFox
Strength and Cooperation. Learning and playing together through self discovery. Is there anything better? 

Strength and Cooperation. Learning and playing together through self discovery. Is there anything better? 

When you ask a child: who thinks they are strong? you will without doubt be faced with the smallest line up to the Mr/Mrs Universe contest, as they flex their muscles and faces in a visual show of their perceived ability. Last week, we moved on from the Big Play activity where we learnt about safe movement over (and off!) our logs and larger play resources.

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In Free Rangers Forest School Tags Forest School, Ropes, Pulleys, Strength, Excercise, Outdoor Play, Outdoor Learning, Play Outdoors, EYFS
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If it's not broken...

January 18, 2015 RedFox
Nearly there...Using trial and error to overcome a challenge. Forest School and outdoor play is a brilliant outlet for this.

Nearly there...Using trial and error to overcome a challenge. Forest School and outdoor play is a brilliant outlet for this.

Last Week's Forest School hit such a chord with the children we thought we'd continue it into this week, but with a few extra tweaks and resources we felt would add something extra. 

During last week, we introduced the children to a box of "bits"; open ended resources the children could access and use as they saw fit. No brief, just "what's in the box?"

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In Free Rangers Forest School Tags Forest School, Water, Ropes, Pulleys, Red Fox
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A Box of Bits & Bobs

January 10, 2015 RedFox
Simple and Effective Play

Simple and Effective Play

If anything could have eased the 'back to work cobwebs' on Monday it would be a solid start to a New Year of Forest School for the Den.

Thank the Forest School gods that it turned out to be a fantastic start to 2015! 

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In Free Rangers Forest School Tags Forest School, Rope, Pulleys, Den, Red Fox
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THE LATEST FROM INSTAGRAM


I spoke to Norton Hill students this week.
It was our chance to tell them all about Early Years Education during one of their careers assemblies.
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It’s not easy trying to sell a career that is underpaid and undervalued within our society. .
Bu
Sharing first experiences.
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Learning to:
1) Step outside our comfort zone with the support of others
2) Building empathy and compassion for the natural world
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#muddywildhappychild 
#theresawormatthebottomofthegarden
Gone Fishin’ 🎣 🎣 🎣 .
What’s everyone else’s favourite imaginary pastime in their household?
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#muddywildhappychild
One of our Free Rangers asked me to take this photo. 🎄 🎄 🎄 “Show my mummy the tree and my decoration.”
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So here we go.
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This amazing totally handmade tree was crafted at the weekend by Charlotte from the Den, along with the gorgeous
A get together before Christmas. .
We went to @fosse_farm for a Christmas wreath building session and Sue put on such a lovely evening with nibbles and drinks and Robbie Williams playing.
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It can be hectic at this time of year but Sue kept everyone
On Friday night Tammy and Sophie from the Hive and the Den taught us how to “Pom Pom” (not sure if that’s an actual verb) and gave us a taster at being a majorette for the night.
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I think we all incurred a few bumps and bruises but
Introducing Bramble, causally mooching around her native habitat. 
She lives on site at Free Rangers and the children have all got to know her well.
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This pic got me thinking about the Wildlife Trusts’ most recent research that highlights the
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“A world where children and adults need time, time to stop and take a breath, to be bored, to not be on call every moment, to be quiet, thoughtful, joyful without the need for things, to be at one with the environment, to be content.
Tomorrow’s Sunday challenge?
🌲 🌳 🌲
See the world from your child’s eyes and embrace a different perspective.
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If they are a baby lie on your back next to them and babble away.
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If they’re a toddler, crawl under tables and toddl
As the weather drops we are ensuring we have wood on site for when we need a fire to warm us or to cook something warming.
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Please bring lots of layers for outdoor play and forest school.
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If we’re warm we can play. .
Gloves, hats and scarves

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Midsomer Norton
Banes
BA3 2BW
01761 411328

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