Cooking and baking provide a wealth of learning opportunities for children. Developing knowledge of the different ingredients, enjoying trips to the supermarket to identify and buy different foods and finally pulling it all together to make a variety of yummy snacks and treats! Early math’s skills are put into practice by counting and weighing the … Continue reading Cooking at Nursery
Children love to get out and about and explore their local community. We regularly visit our local area to expand our children’s experiences and use these opportunities to widen our children’s learning. A trip to the park has a wealth of educational benefits, outdoor play allows our children more opportunity for risk taking and to … Continue reading Educational Walks
Pre-Schoolers enjoy taking part in our life-cycle project at nursery. The children eagerly watch as the hungry caterpillars grow and emerge as beautiful butterflies. Alongside watching the transformation, the children enjoy a variety of activities to truly embed their learning. We read stories, create caterpillar and butterfly artwork, and use our motor skills to chop … Continue reading Butterfly Life-Cycle Project
Choosing the right childcare is one of the biggest decisions parents will face when returning to work and deciding what is best for your child is a task that requires a lot of thought, time and research. With many options available and with the guilt associated with leaving your child in the care of others, … Continue reading The Benefits of Nursery
Nursery rhymes may just seem like a bit of fun, a way to spend time and interact with your children or just a quick and easy way to distract them but the truth is nursery rhymes have so many more benefits for your child, both in the long and the short term and are incredibly … Continue reading The Benefits of Nursery Rhymes in your Child’s Development
It is natural for any parent to be concerned that they give their children the best possible start in life and that includes ensuring they grow up to be healthy. Part of that of course means being brought up in an environment that encourages healthy eating and frequent exercise. But how much exercise is appropriate … Continue reading Simple Ways to Ensure Your Children Stay Fit and Healthy – Lee Prazer
Not only is art a fantastic opportunity for children to get messy, experiment with a variety of materials and have enormous amount of fun but it is also exceptionally important in a child’s development. The benefits of art include the following: Motor Skills – holding a paintbrush, practising with scissors, scribbling with colouring pencils all … Continue reading The Importance of Art for Young Children
Pre-school age is the perfect time to encourage scientific thought, observation and experimentation. Little ones are so curious about the world, they are like sponges absorbing and noticing everything in their environment, constantly searching for answers to the plethora of questions that they ask on a daily basis and hence make the perfect mini scientists. … Continue reading Making Science Magical for Pre-Schoolers
Sharing books is an enjoyable way to spend time with your child, even before they can read. There are lots of ways to enjoy stories, reading books, make up your own stories, listen to audio tapes in the car as well as taking regular trips to the library, all aid this love to develop. At … Continue reading Encouraging a Love of Stories
