Woodland Beavers

This week we were in Sophie’s Woodland lighting fires! All of our beavers were successful in lighting a little fire of their own using a ferro rod and cotton wool as tinder. Well done everyone, it isn’t easy using a ferro rod when you are young and you all did brilliantly! Of course, we finished […]

This week we made Japanese Fish Kites and we also made origami fish! Japanese carp kites, or koinobori, are a tradition, started by samurai families, symbolising strength, courage, and perseverance. Today, koinobori are a central element of Children’s Day festivities, symbolising the hopes and dreams parents have for their children’s future success and happiness. A