Pocket Garden Design Competition
Exciting News from Arbor Green! We are delighted to share that Arbor Green Nursery has been recognised as one of the winners in the 2026 Pocket Garden Design Competition organised by Keep Scotland Beautiful, receiving the 2026 Food for People Theme Award for our Pocket Garden project. This achievement reflects the creativity, enthusiasm and hard work of our wonderful Eco Team, who are passionate about teaching children the importance of sustainability, biodiversity and caring
Inspired by Froebel, Guided by Curiosity
There’s something truly magical about watching children’s ideas come to life through real tools and natural materials. In our woodwork space, our young makers have been busy designing and creating everything from a fierce dragon to a brilliant bus—all inspired by their own imaginations. As a Froebelian nursery, we believe children learn best through meaningful, hands-on experiences. Woodwork nurtures creativity, problem-solving, perseverance and confidence, while giving child
International Dinosaur Day
On 1st of June, in celebration of International Dinosaur Day, we set up a tray filled with mud and hidden dinosaur skeletons beneath. A group of children eagerly pretended to be archaeologists, using brushes and shovels to uncover the bones. Before beginning their scavenger hunt, we read a book about dinosaurs—discussing when they lived, the different types, how they became extinct, and distinguishing between herbivores and carnivores. Many children demonstrated impressive kn
