“Hope” is the thing with feathers – That perches in the soul – And sings the tune without the words – And never stops – at all – By Emily Dickinson Birds of feather, flock together and as the five week Out to Play project at Sandwood and Haghill Park Primary School comes to an […]
Outdoor Learning is sometimes the last thing we want to do in the depths of Winter but this is also a unique time to explore and learn outdoors. Drama Artist Sarah Rankin shares her top tips for working with Early Years creatively outdoors throughout Autumn and Winter: Stay warm and dry You and your group […]
At the end of October we introduced Out to Play to two new nurseries: Buchlyvie and Crookston. Already we are half way through and it’s fantastic fun. Westercraigs and Barlanark taught me so much about nurseries, children, challenges they can face and possible opportunities for Early Years Learning in Scotland. Beginning new nurseries provides an […]
‘All that is gold does not glitter, not all those who wander are lost; the old that is strong does not wither, deep roots are not reached by the frost.’ by J. R. R. Tolkien Have you ever wondered if you can ever be truly still? What exactly is going on beneath your feet? […]
by Sarah Rankin My five weeks with two very special nurseries has absolutely flown in. I thoroughly enjoyed working with Westercraigs Nursery in Dennistoun and Barlanark Family Learning Centre in Garrowhill. Both nurseries proved to me how valuable nursery staff are and how much care, skill and dedication it takes to provide quality Early Years […]