Adramatic hail storm sparked a long-lasting fascination with ice for children at Portico Poppets Day Nursery in St Helens, Merseyside. They grabbed cushions and sat down to watch and listen as the hail pattered against the windows and bounced on the glass roof of the nursery extension.
‘After watching for a while, some children got their coats and headed out into the hail to explore further,’ says senior manager Vicki Cardwell. ‘Some flitted in and out because they were unsure about the hail, while others were in fits of giggles as they tried to catch the hail on their tongues. They commented on how cold the hail was and the texture.
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