We had such fun with the pre-schoolers yesterday, celebrating the arrival of the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. The sun was shining and the games were on! 

 

We've themed this week's play around the sporting events that many of the children have seen on the TV, and even some even in real life! So in keeping with the commonwealth theme, we set up 4-lane running track and various field-style events around the garden for everyone to explore. 

 

With a bit of demonstration, coaching and in some cases gentle encouragement, we had some real engagement and skill development across all of the pre-schoolers. With an unlikely favorite being the: 'balance the beanbag on your head 100m sprint race', closely followed by 'bowls' (roll the ball into the hula hoop). 

 

With participation being the focus of reward, rather than winning, there were no tears, great engagement, and lots of proud sticker-endowed t-shirts. Not to mention mild euphoria from certain frozen treats as a participation prize. 

 

Today we take the toddlers for their very own commonwealth day, will they love it just as much as the Mini and Mighty Oaks? I predict so. 

 

Happy commonwealth and Warm Regards, 

 

 

 

The Enchanted Rose Garden Team 

 

Not a dry eye in the house. 

 

Last Thursday's graduation was a special day for parents and children alike. The 2nd and biggest graduation here for our our Mighty Oaks, this time taking a big step into the world of school! Another 'proud-parent-moment' to add to the memory banks. 

 

The day focused around celebrating the acheivements of the Mighty Oaks during their time at the Enchanted Rose Garden, as well as celebrating taking the next big step in life. We are left with the warm feeling knowing we did everything to set them up for their next developmental stage. 

 

It was also an important moment for our staff to say goodbye, such an important part of moving on is closure, and with such strong bonds formed through nurture and play - goodbyes become imperative, however difficult. 

 

With the jolliest of photographers capturing the happiness of the day, and as above, the Mighty Oaks standing proud with their diploma, the memory can be imortalised in print for all the family to 'awwww' at for years to come.  

 

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We wish all children leaving us the very best of luck with the next adventure, they will be missed. 

 

 

Kind Regards, 

 

 

The Enchanted Rose Garden Team