Oakens – Frosty Mornings

The Oakens don’t let the drop in temperature stop them exploring the woods! They enjoy different areas of the wood every morning that they are now very familiar with. They take a rope to climb steep slopes or to make a rope swing learning to patiently wait and negotiate turn taking, not always an easy task! They are busy with play and exploring up to set boundaries and have enjoyed the increase in water within the stream creating a waterfall to play in. This change in the familiar landscape along with the seasonal changes has been very interesting to them.

While in the woods they learn about taking care of the woods, that it’s the plants and animals homes. The children while there have been noticing and identifying mushrooms which have been plentiful.

Frosty walks this week have been followed by warm afternoons indoors soup making, painting and crafting.