The children have enjoyed another productive day of outdoor learning, spending time preparing our growing beds for the season ahead. They worked collaboratively to fill and prepare the beds, developing their understanding of the care and effort required to create a successful growing environment.

As part of our day, we have planted lettuce, spinach, beetroot, and beans. The children have shown great interest in the planting process and have enjoyed discussing what plants need to grow and thrive. We are looking forward to observing their progress over the coming weeks and caring for them as they develop.

During our time outdoors, the children also encountered a special visitor, a bee that appeared to be tired and lacking energy. This provided a valuable opportunity for discussion about the importance of pollinators and how we can support wildlife. After considering what the bee might need, the children offered a small piece of fruit and carefully observed as it fed before continuing on its journey.

To conclude the week, we met with one of our dedicated volunteers who is working with us to create a mud kitchen for the children. We reviewed the plans together and shared ideas for the project. The children are extremely excited to be involved in the development of this new learning space and are looking forward to seeing it take shape in the weeks ahead.