May has been a fabulous month, full of growth and change.

Kit's mummy brought Kit's pet chicken to school for a visit so that the children could see the full life cycle. It was amazing to look at how big they grow and for them to explain how they care for them.

The children drew some beautiful chick pictures using the dye from dandelion flowers that were crushed in a pestle and mortar. It was the perfect chick colour!

We have watched the caterpillars grow and create their cocoons, hanging form the lids of the little pots they were in. We have then seen them emerge into butterflies. The children celebrated their release this week waving coloured scarves as the butterflies flew away across the meadow.

Our garden is full of plants and vegetables that the children have planted - some from seeds and some from seedlings. We have broccoli, purple broccoli, potatoes, courgettes, herbs, nasturtium, lettuce, peas, beans and more. 

Our cafe role play changed to a fruit and vegetable shop. Alongside real vegetables the children also made salt dough vegetables which they painted. They have loved serving each other and weighing the produce.

Water play has been a big hit. There have been some extraordinary gutter inventions with children showing immense teamwork and problem solving skills.

This week the children have loved building zoos and learning about baby animals including humans. Our baby photos have been a joyful hit.

Devidu's daddy came to talk to us about Vesak, which is a celebration for Buddhists. The children impressed him with their knowledge of Buddha and enlightenment as well as the comparisons to the other faith festivals we have shared this year. He kindly gave every child a beautiful lantern to take home.