Celebrating Diwali, the children created beautiful Rangoli designs. Rangoli is an art form originating in the Indian subcontinent, in which patterns are created on the floor or a tabletop using materials such as powdered limestone, red ochre, dry rice flour, coloured sand, quartz powder, flower petals, and coloured rocks. It is an everyday practice in Hindu households, however, colours are preferred during festivals and other important celebrations as it is time-consuming. Us

For centuries the evening of November 5 has been synonymous with Guy Fawkes or (as it has come to be) fireworks night. At Arbor Green, the opportunity for the children to create their version of fireworks using cut toilet roll holders and paint was a perfect way for us the recognise this date in history. Of course, basic firework safety was discussed with the children before they dived into creating their fireworks with booming colours and explosive patterns across pages. We

Today alongside our campsite, a lake appeared! The children coloured in cardboard fish to place in the lake with every inch coloured. After tying pipe cleaner to the fish, we fished for them using fishing rods made out of bamboo sticks, ribbon, and sparkly pipe cleaners. The children showed a natural talent for fishing, hooking one after another and choosing to place them in the boat to take home. When they got back to their campsite, they decided to measure the fish. Using t

During our child's voice circle time, we discovered a new topic of interest, camping! Throughout this new topic, we will be exploring all elements of camping in the UK; from different destinations to activities whilst camping, to transportation and what animals and plants we will find along the way. Let the adventure begin. The children started by looking at some maps of Scotland and picking the destinations they wished to explore. From there, the children packed a camping ba