Parents en route to the Hive may have noticed a few changes to the old baby garden plot over the last few weeks. We are in the process of moving our plant and veg growing area from the bottom of the main garden to the old baby garden plot.
Read moreA bit of what we’ve been up to in the Burrow…
Over the last couple of weeks we have said goodbye to some Burrowers, who have either moved on to the Den or moved on to their own exciting adventure. However, we have welcomed our new children from the Hive as well as brand new children and our older Burrow children have given them a helping hand in settling in!
Read moreMaking the most of songs with under 3’s
On Thursday 30th March I went on a singing course. I had never been on a singing course before so I couldn’t wait.
Read moreSCHOOL TRANSITION
Starting infant school can be a worrying time for children and parents but with preparation anxiety can be reduced. At Free Rangers we follow a 'school transition' time line which helps us prepare our children for school.
Read moreHENRY – Health, Exercise and Nutrition for the Really Young
I recently attended a BANES Early Years training course titled HENRY, which stands for Health, Exercise and Nutrition for the Really Young. I was interested in finding out about the right kinds of foods and amounts of foods that we should be feeding our children at Free Rangers.
Read moreThe Big Little Free Rangers Three Peaks Challenge
There's a lot of talk on site at the moment, all about the 24 Three Peaks Challenge that a group of the Free Rangers' team are hoping to complete on 3 June this year, all in aid of raising funds to support some of our families' children that require specialist medical equipment.
Read moreThe Hives been open a year!
We’ve been open a year, a whole year! As many of you know a year ago we opened the doors to the Nest and Warren, in the new building with an amazing outdoor space, and separate sleep room, this was when we became known as the Baby Unit.
Read moreBug hunting in Spring 2017
Hello, I hope you all had a lovely Easter and didn’t eat too much chocolate! This week has been great to meet our new children whether they have moved down from the Hive or they are new into Free Rangers altogether.
Read moreEvery End is a New Beginning
As my apprenticeship draws to a close, so will my time at Free Rangers. It has been such an amazing opportunity for me, studying at college once a week and working in the Den for the remainder of the week over these past 2 years. I have gained more experience and knowledge than any textbook could have ever taught me.
Read moreGemmas Off To Have a Baby!
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.
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