The Chronicle

We welcomed the rain this week, with open arms, zipped up coats and our wellies! Our waterproofs were necessary as we hunted for monsters amongst the leaves and the mud, and our endeavours didn’t go unrewarded – we found gigantic slugs, speedy spiders and enough wriggly worms to keep everyone happy!  Interestingly, we then took our learning inside and found out what type of slugs they were (leopard ones we think) and discussed what the large holes in the sides of their ’heads’ were for. Well done for those that guessed they were for breathing! This is a wonderful time of year to explore all the fantastic changes that take place in the world around us, as well as the minibeasts making the most of the changes in weather. If you are exploring this weekend, please send in some autumnal photos, we would love to include them in our giant floor book. This is where we collect bits and pieces of what we do and see each week – and it would be lovely to include our families and home adventures too. Have a great weekend!

Newsletter

It was wonderful to welcome everyone to Stay ‘n’ Play’s Forest Fun on Wednesday, especially all the lovely little ones kitted out in their bright wellies and raincoats. The session took place in the Crackley Hall’s wood and was led by Junior 2 teacher Mrs Burley, who is a Forest School Practitioner. The children had a choice of a hands-on creative activity making hedgehogs from pinecones and then helping them to hibernate in dens, as well as plenty of free play, in the woods, in the mud kitchen, on the hammocks, the rope swings and even on an old saddle. And best of all the rain held off all morning and although it was cold, we saw plenty of sunshine. We hope everyone enjoyed the fun!