Hello All, Some of you might have noticed some llbs have been added to me over the last few months.... this is not from eating too much chocolate!! I am expecting my first baby in July 2017!!
Read moreMessage from the office
30 Hours Funded Childcare Question and Answers At The Fromway Inn - Minutes. Thank you to all the families that attended. For those that were unable to come please read below the evening’s minutes.
Read moreUpdate from The Den
Our themes this month have included the following, healthy eating, recognising different fruits and vegetables and learning what they do for our bodies. The Hindu festival Holi, a festival of colour where we explored colour, colour mixing to create new colours and naming them.
Read moreUpdate from The Burrow
During March the Burrow have been focussing on all things Spring, particularly linking in Forest School sessions at the pond, with the book, “The Wide Mouthed Frog” and the song, “Three Little Speckled Frogs.”
Read moreUpdate from The Hive
Through March the Hive have been focussing on the key themes below having observed children’s interests.Being physical: climbing on the toddle boxes and equipment both inside and outside.
Read moreThe Magic Wand
Is that a magic fairy tree I can see? This week we have been using loppers and our imaginations to send a gift home to our family for the very special day we will be having this Sunday.
Read moreActive Story Making in the Burrow
So…what is Active Story Making?Active Story Making puts talk at the heart of writing. Spoken language is the first, most important resource that children as writers will have.
Read moreNot Everyone's Cup of Tea
As spring thoroughly forges ahead, the newest, tenderest shoots are often the fodder of deer and rabbits. But back in March on Forest School, we decided to make use of some rather more volatile ones for ourselves...
Read moreThree Peaks 24 hr Challenge: Join Free Rangers in Supporting Local Families
A number of the Free Rangers Forest School Nursery Team in Welton are stretching their legs in preparation for the 24 hr Three Peaks Challenge they are aiming to complete on Saturday 3rd June this year.
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An Exciting New Beginning!
It’s quickly creeping up to being my 5th year of working at Free Rangers, which in itself is crazy because it feels like no time at all and I have thoroughly enjoyed every single moment.
Read moreCan you guess what it is?
PARENTS…Can you guess what we are up too…? So…There’s been LOTS of slime. LOTS of glitter.
Read moreMessy Play
In the Den we have been celebrating the Hindu festival Holi, a festival of colours by incorporating colour into all aspects of play.
Read moreI've been on Forest School!
With Lauren taking a well earned rest, I have been fortunate to go to Forest School with Soraya and a group of children twice this week.
Read moreBuoyancy
This week we have been asking our children to think and predict whether a selection of fruit and vegetables would float or sink? Children made connections with real life experiences, objects that they have encountered during mealtimes...
Read moreFebruary in the Nest
Throughout February in the Den the themes of space, emotions and soft play have been integrated into planning.In the space topic; distance, speed, motion, measuring objects and time have all been discussed and play and learning has reflected this.
Read moreFebruary in the Burrow
It has been busy in the Burrow throughout February. The children have been building friendships and settling into busy Burrow life.
Read moreFebruary in the Hive
Throughout February the planning has been focussed on communication and language, in particular building and supporting children’s listening and attention skills.
Read moreI can eat 3!
"The Anticipation" - just too much to bear!
The Den and Burrow teamed up last week to make some rather delicious pancakes to mark Shrove Tuesday. And what a delicious week it was...
Read moreCircle times in the Burrow…
So I bet a lot of our families wonder what some of circle time activities are that we get up to in the Burrow, even more so when their child goes home and mentions maybe “scrunchie” or “songbox” or “joggle bopper” or our new favourite the…“parachute”.
Read moreSoraya’s doing what?
Soraya’s doing what? These feet were made for walking…and now I’m asking them to run! What’s going on? Well…it’s a bit like this…
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