Each spring, the children look forward to the arrival of a clutch of eggs in an incubator that we have on loan from an ex-staff member. We are told in advance the day they are likely to hatch, so we plan activities across all six areas of learning before, during and after this important day.
Forward planning is vital because the eggs have to be returned 24 hours after they have all hatched.
These are some of the learning experiences the children enjoy: Personal, social and emotional
* Being motivated when the eggs arrive, and showing great excitement when the eggs crack and the chicks emerge.
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