Inspiring and nurturing from the inside out
Welcome to Somerhill Saplings – What would you like to do today?
Explore the woodland, use the binoculars and specimen pots to look for and carefully capture insects, or help make a mini-beast hotel?
Maybe you could build a drey for a squirrel puppet, a burrow for a hedgehog or a nest for a bird? We must remember to fill the bird feeders too!
Let’s light the fire to make hot chocolate, a warm and soothing treat for snack.
At Somerhill we have always recognised the importance of outdoor learning, which is why all children each week have curriculum time outside in the school grounds. We have recently taken take this a step further by developing ‘Saplings’ a full day outdoor programme based on the principles of Forest School.
Sessions at Saplings help children grow in confidence, grit and resilience, as well as allowing them to develop common sense, team spirit and initiative as they lead their own learning in a magical natural classroom.
Somerhill Pre-School children develop self-esteem and build friendships through hands-on learning experiences both inside and outside the classroom. We inspire and nurture the children from the inside out.
Author: Helen Loder
Co-Director of Sevenoaks Mums