Montrose Community Trust Gardens

The preschool children have had the opportunity to visit the Montrose Community Trust Gardens where they were invited to enjoy a range of outdoor learning experiences. They have taken part in planting sunflowers, learning how seeds grow and develop, and beginning to understand the importance of caring for plants by watering and looking after them over time.

The children have also shown great enthusiasm during mini beast hunts, exploring different areas of the garden to search for insects. Using magnifying glasses, they have carefully observed what they have found, developing their curiosity and attention to detail. This has encouraged them to ask questions, make discoveries, and talk about the natural world around them.

These experiences have supported the children’s understanding of growth and change, as well as helping to build their confidence in exploring the outdoors. They have worked together, shared their findings, and shown excitement in discovering living things in their environment.