October 28, 2019
by The Banton Biggies
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We are going to try and get outdoors a bit more this month. Today was a beautiful clear day with only a little wind, a good day for some leaf art. We went out and gathered leaves of different shapes and colours for the play ground. First we created designs and patterns with the leaves, … Continue reading “Autumn Leaves #ourdoorlearning fun” Continue reading
October 1, 2019
by The Banton Biggies
Comments Off on Wildflower Gardeners
The Primary 4 of the Biggies were out cleaning the Wild Flower Garden in the front of the school (it is not a weed patch). When we finish we will sow more seeds in November. Continue reading
September 19, 2019
by The Banton Biggies
Comments Off on Dow’s Wood, the Beginnings of Autumn
Yesterday we went to Dow’s Wood with Mr & Mrs Carter. We found many signs of autumn, seeds, plants and signs of wildlife. The Children have written a little about their finds, click the thumbnails to read more. Continue reading
June 21, 2019
by The Banton Biggies
Comments Off on Dow’s Wood in June
We had another visit to Dow’s wood today. Our tasks were: To take photos of flowers. Gather tinder for firelighting. Create shelters from some lost woodland ‘wee folk’. Shelters for the wee people Continue reading
April 30, 2019
by The Banton Biggies
Comments Off on Finger Licking Marshmallows
Yesterday we made a fire in the fire pit and toasted marshmallows. We cut kindling, and made fire bricks out of newspaper. We had a fire queen and king controlling the movement in the fire circle. We learnt to be safe with fire and knives. We found out how to use a burn kit (we … Continue reading “Finger Licking Marshmallows” Continue reading
March 29, 2019
by The Banton Biggies
Comments Off on Dow’s wood wildlife
Yesterday we went to Dow’s wood and we saw so many different creatures and signs of creatures. These were the creatures we saw. Things we saw • Bees • Beetles • Millipede • Centipede • Ladybug • Spiders • Earwig • Earwig eggs Signs we saw and heard • A woodpecker pecking • Rabbit fur … Continue reading “Dow’s wood wildlife” Continue reading
March 28, 2019
by The Banton Biggies
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A bit of outdoor learning. Continue reading
October 31, 2018
by The Banton Biggies
Comments Off on Orienteering & Canoeing
Kilbowie Day 3 another Great day. Into The Woods Down To the Sea Continue reading
October 30, 2018
by The Banton Biggies
Comments Off on Climbing Capers and Ski Blaze
David and Jack had another amazing day, you can listen to them above. The did Banton proud, joining in and succeeding at all the talks, making friends and working with others. Climbing Photos Ski Blaze Continue reading
September 28, 2018
by The Banton Biggies
Comments Off on All natural insect sculptures: Banton Beasties
We were inspired by A garden alive with art: all-natural insect sculptures to make our own bugs: Continue reading
