Category Archives: Discovering

We plan to have an awesome autumn!

Posted by Ailsa on 18 September, 2012 None comments

Although I enjoy the sunshine of summer, I definitely feel a thrill when Autumn begins to peep around the corner. It is absolutely my favourite season with the promise of colourful landscapes, cooler, fresher air, a huge haul of natural …

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Making recources accessible

Posted by Ailsa on 7 September, 2012 None comments
writing kit

For years at school we have been making writing kits, ‘writing to go boxes’, writing stations, and all manner of little packs or spaces to make writing accessible and interesting all around the environment – not just at the ‘writing …

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More messy malleable fun!

Posted by Ailsa on 4 September, 2012 None comments
cornflour cornstarch play

Cornflour is one of those activities that has been on the ‘list’ for ages, but we never seem to get round to it! After Annabelle had such a great time with the shaving foam and gel bags, I decided we …

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Yes, you can play with the water outside…

Posted by Ailsa on 19 August, 2012 None comments

…As long as you help Mummy with some washing up!! As the saying goes – “2 birds, 1 stone”! I had some glasses and dishes that needed cleaning before taking to the charity shop, and Annabelle needed water play. So …

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Pom poms to pegs, bin men to bubbles…

Posted by Ailsa on 8 August, 2012 1 comments

…Just a standard week, here are our little highlights! Pom Poms Thanks to Sarah at Pyjama School for this lovely little idea. This is a Montessori activity, and the Montessori approach really appeals to me (I should probably read up …

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