Check out our new YouTube channel: youtube.com/channel/UCZBk1… We will be launching the premiere of a special campfire story/singalong at 5.45pm tomorrow night in celebration of Bonfire Night. Come and join us!

It's more important than ever that children are able to get outdoors and connect with nature. The COVID-19 pandemic is having a negative effect on children with 60% spending less time outdoors since the start of coronavirus in the UK. #OutdoorClassroomDay #MySchoolMyPlanet

Only 3.5 hours to go!! Get your pots & pans & shakers, and best singing voices, ready to make some Bonfire Night noise 😀🦔🎇🌩️🎶🥁 youtube.com/watch?v=G053LU…

Help to keep hedgehogs like Little Lacey safe 🦔🥰

Even in difficult times we can give our children freedom and harness the power of nature to support our health and well-being. crowd.in/Emm5fq

Don’t forget to watch our Bonfire Night video with your little ones this weekend: youtube.com/watch?v=G053LU… Get out your pots & pans, drums & shakers & get ready to make lots of noise 🥁🙉 @LfTDerby #BonfireNight2020 #preschool #kids

We've been exploring our local area, taking a walk to the brook to play Pooh sticks & to skim pebbles. We are so incredibly fortunate to have access to all theses learning experiences right on our door step Outdoor Classroom Day #OutdoorClassroomDay #MySchoolMyPlanet #ILoveMyJob

We're outside for most of our time at preschool, but this week has been rather special. Our environment has provided lots of interesting discussions on nature, growth & decay, safety, weather cycles, changing seasons, science & tree climbing. Can you spot the child in the tree?!

This term we're exploring Stickman by Julia Donaldson, so we put on our waterproofs & wellies & took a stroll down to the brook to play Pooh sticks. As we crossed the bridge, we found we were not the only ones there 🐮 Someone was trying to join in! facebook.com/SuttonotHill.P…

Celebrating International Day of Kindness - at #preschool we think it's never too soon to start #kindness. This is an extract from the wonderful book that everyone should read: "The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse" by charlie mackesy

This is us! #preschool #outdoorlearning #forestschool #Derbyshire

🦉Snowy owls live in the Arctic tundra. 🪶Their thick feathers keep them warm and act as camouflage. 😁What a hoot! #arctic

We're delighted to say that, after being rudely interrupted by COVID, we will be back open for our usual 4 full days (Monday-Thursday) from next week (Mon 1st Feb)! We can't wait to see those of you who are ready to join us 🙋‍♀️ #preschool #earlyyears #derbyshire

Look at what NewbyLeisureLtd donated to us last term! We are over the moon with this generous gift & know the children will have a lot of fun using the sandpit & balance equipment. A big thank you to their wonderful team: newbyleisure.com

A little inspiration for anyone who needs it 💕 resource-bank.scholastic.co.uk/content/40114

Sutton-on-the-Hill Pre-School Awww brilliant!! 🧡💫👏 Good to see them all lined-up! Hours of fun awaits! 😍 #playmatters #outdoorplay

We've been talking about the weather this week - we're looking forward to some more snow so have made some chilly icicles ❄️ Preschool families, have a look on Tapesty to see how we've done these, we would love you to have a go & to share your pics! ☃️🌨️🎿 #craftideas #earlyyears

We made the most of the last bit of snow & ice this week using our diggers & tractors to clear paths & our hammers to chip at the ice. Luckily, over the day, our pretend ducks went from sitting on the ice to floating on the water again! ❄️🦆#outdoorlearning #earlyyears #preschool

As the birds started singing, we began our #rspbbirdwatch this week. We used our binoculars & our eyes & ears to study the birds around us. Then we had great fun using play dough to create magic birds! 🪶🐦🔭#outdoorlearning #earlyyears #LoveNature

Nature makes us feel good! Finding solace in nature, spending time watching, listening, noticing. I noticed these catkins emerging today, I love the flush of colour they bring to a grey day. What brings you joy? #winterwatch