Part of our on-going efforts to improve our provision for children is our playground revamp. We have been observing how the playground is used by children and staff, the opportunities it presents as well as how often children use this space to free flow. Parents and carers of the setting wanted to see some changes, and supported this through fundraising events. We found that our space was mainly being used to support physical development, as children chose to ride bikes and scooters. Centred around this theme the playground has been decorated and reorganised to support this interest. We are also having the large floor space changed as soon as the weather brightens, and it will include fun road markings for the children to follow.

We have recently been focusing our learning around Jack and the Beanstalk. The children have shown an interest in the story book and so our activities and panning have then centred around this theme. Today, preschool used their imagination to milk a cow and used their math skills to sell the milk for gold coins, just like Jack and his Mummy. We have also made our own giant, grown beans of our own, made bread and cooked beans on the fire at forest schools.

The Barn Nursery have regularly been visiting Great Sampford Primary School to participate in fun and exciting events. At our latest event pre school class met some amazing owls calledBindi, Taiga the great grey owl.The birds flew around the hall above the children of the nursery and the school. Did you know that owls ears are so good at hearing they can hear a mouses heartbeat? Preschool children who are getting ready to start school in September 2019, thoroughly enjoy vising Great Sampford School and we look forward to visiting again for a BMX show!

Join Barn Kids for our exciting holiday scheme programme. We are also open on Friday 15th February for Thaxted Primary Schools inset day.

Forest School lessons are planned to promote risky play, and that is exactly what we do here at The Barn!

Alongside last weeks lesson on using tools the children all made their own small fire one to one with our Forest School lead Kate. At the end of the session the children then made a ‘magic fire’. By adding a very special potion to the fire a little at a time, we watched the flames roar with different colours.

The Preschool children filled with confidence and enthusiasm independently stood in front of their class and sang a song of their choice around the campfire.

Barn Kids will be holding this years Christmas break over three days. Exciting crafts and activities have been planned, as well as a giant Yorkshire pudding contest!

Opening Hours
Wednesday 19th December 7:45-6:15
Thursday 20th December 7:45-6:15
Friday 21st December 9:00-3:30

Fees
All Day Session 7:45-6:15 = £32.30
School Day Session 9:00-3:30 = £25.00

If you would like to book onto our Christmas Scheme please email Molly via info@thebarnkids.co.uk

The whole nursery recently took part in making wreaths and poppies in remembrance of World War 1. Pre School class travelled to Saffron Walden and Great Dunmow to explore the towns remembrance displays.

Music, movement and sensory experiences.

Once a fortnight here at The Barn all children take part in Boogie Woogies music workshop. Sarah from Boogie Woogies has worked with us over the past three years providing fun and exciting music experiences. The children always enjoy taking part and look forward to her next visit. Activities include singing, bubbles, dancing, sensory lights and musical instruments.