Last Thursday was quite wet and the children realised that their ‘best’ den wasn’t big enough for everyone and so not everyone could escape from the rain. They hatched a plan to build  a new, bigger den on more even ground and that is what we began today.

Den building is a great way to practise team-building skills and A became the unofficial leader. Even though he can’t speak, A was using hand clapping and noises to keep everyone motivated- it was a delight to see! A finds academic work very challenging but is always the most confident pupil when we are outside. My next challenge is to help him understand that we have to stay in one place when we play ‘Hide and Seek’!