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Jul 5, 20231 min read
Underwater collage and rockpool exploring
We had a distinctly aquatic theme last week at Grow & Learn. In the morning we decorated some huge underwater panels, donated by artist...
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growandlearnvbg
May 22, 20231 min read
Ancient Egypt and planting
Last Thursday's session was led by historian Holly. After our usual sit down and story, the children ventured into the gardens to help...
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growandlearnvbg
May 17, 20231 min read
Mindfulness and nature day
Last Thursday we started the day (after our usual reading book circle) with a mindfulness activity in the New Zealand garden with Beth....
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growandlearnvbg
May 10, 20231 min read
Fossils and dino day
We were thrilled to be joined by dinosaur expert and artist Trudie Wilson last Thursday. She wowed the kids with her fossil collection...
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growandlearnvbg
May 1, 20231 min read
Somewhen Storytelling Festival 3rd & 4th June
Our own Holly Medland Lees is involved in this great storytelling festival in June. Somewhen is a brand new storytelling festival taking...
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growandlearnvbg
May 1, 20231 min read
Exploring the fairy folk and nature!
We had a fairy themed session last Thursday with local artist Mark Cosby. We explored the garden and the children used their imagination...
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growandlearnvbg
Apr 1, 20231 min read
Spanish and Easter egg hunt
It was our last session before the Easter break, so it was a more relaxed day with lot of outdoor play. We started the morning learning...
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growandlearnvbg
Mar 26, 20231 min read
Crafting easter birds and flowers, geodes and hot house insects.
Over the last 2 weeks the children have been creating some wonderful easter chicks, robins, ducks and even a rooster out of paper mache...
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growandlearnvbg
Mar 13, 20231 min read
Local history day
We were joined by the inspirational Holly Medland-Lees this Thursday for a workshop on local history. We learnt about making traditional...
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growandlearnvbg
Mar 5, 20231 min read
Dance and beachcombing day at Steephill Cove
Last Thursday we kicked off the morning with an energetic dance session with Chantal. After some lunch outside by the fountain, we made...
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growandlearnvbg
Feb 18, 20231 min read
Bushcraft and collage day
On Thursday we were joined by the fantastic Geoff Mason from the Island's Wood Learn Forest School. Despite the drizzly day, he had all...
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growandlearnvbg
Feb 14, 20231 min read
Bird feeders, games and oils
Last Thursday we had a visit in the morning from Beaver leader John. The children created their own bird feeders out of cardboard tubes,...
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growandlearnvbg
Feb 9, 20231 min read
Mythical creatures
If you have a little one interested in legendary or fantastical creatures, there is a beautiful series of books written and illustrated...
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lucideglielfi
Feb 4, 20231 min read
New video about Nature
Our group leader Lucia has released some interesting videos on her Youtube channel in the last few years, and this week she borught us...
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growandlearnvbg
Feb 4, 20231 min read
Circus skills, beach, stories and The Flying Fox cafe!
On Thursday morning we had a visit from local group SunDrum who gave us a chance to try out lots of different circus skills. There was...
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growandlearnvbg
Feb 1, 20231 min read
Ready for Valentine?
Lucia always brings interesting picture books to the group, and this week she had one that the children specially liked. There was a lot...
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growandlearnvbg
Jan 30, 20231 min read
IOW Story Festival Feb 16th/17th/18th
Don't forget to check out the IW Story Festival at Quay Arts this February. There's a great three day line up with lots on for adults and...
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growandlearnvbg
Jan 30, 20231 min read
Science experiment day
Last Thursday was science day and we were up to all sorts of winter experiments with Holly. We learnt about how animals keep warm in the...
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growandlearnvbg
Jan 15, 20231 min read
Arts and Crafts day
Last Thursday was arts and crafts day, which was fortunate as it rained ALL day! Well I suppose it is January! Lucia did some fantastic,...
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growandlearnvbg
Jan 8, 20231 min read
Back with a bang, puppet tour and beach visit.
It was a great kick off to 2023 with a full house. Thankfully, the rain stayed away and educator Avril gave us brilliant tour of the...
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