Autumnal Magic

This week has been one full of stories and imaginative play. The children enjoyed "Pumpkin Soup" written  by  Helen Cooper. They have been mixing potions in the Potion Lab and inventing their own magic potions.



 To develop fine motor skills the children have enjoyed hammering in golf tees into pumpkins and squash.

 

The mud kitchen has been in full use despite all the rain this week!

All the  children sang their harvest songs confidently at their first family celebration!

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