Settling in to nursery
Starting nursery can be daunting for both children and parents. At Boys & Girls Nursery we recognise this and do everything we can to make the settling in process as smooth as possible for everyone. We understand that no two children are the same, and that they all have their own likes, dislikes and personalities. … Continue reading Settling in to nursery
Top Tips for Starting School
Starting a new job is daunting and for little ones moving on to school it can also be a bit scary! Here at Boys & Girls Nursery we implement the following to help ease the transition: We spend lots of time reading books and talking about what happens on the first day at school. Our … Continue reading Top Tips for Starting School
Simple Ways to Ensure Your Children Stay Fit and Healthy – Lee Prazer
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
The Importance of Art for Young Children
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
What is School Readiness?
Parents often associate school readiness with ensuring their child is able to read, write and have a basic understanding of numbers before starting a Reception Class. However, school readiness is much more than this, it’s about the development of the whole child – their social and emotional skills, physical skills, communication skills and cognitive skills … Continue reading What is School Readiness?
Cooking with Children – Mothers’ Day Recipes
Little ones love to cook especially if it involves licking the goodies off a wooden spoon! It’s a fantastic way to spend time with your children – it’s fun, messy and in fact a great way for them to develop their confidence, learn about healthy food choices and develop a variety of skills including: … Continue reading Cooking with Children – Mothers’ Day Recipes
Making Science Magical for Pre-Schoolers
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
Looking after little teeth
It is important to keep children’s teeth as healthy as we can. Market Street Dental Practice share their top tips on when we should be heading to the dentist and reducing the impact of sugar on little teeth. Preparing for the dentist It is recommended that you brush your children’s gums with a soft toothbrush … Continue reading Looking after little teeth
Technology and Children: Keeping Them Safe From Each Other! – Julian Castle
Being a parent of two boys and working in information security, I know first-hand about the problems that come with exposing children (and adults) to technology. Consequently, I decided to write this article as a parent to help other parents and provide answers to these commonly asked questions: Should children have their own devices for accessing … Continue reading Technology and Children: Keeping Them Safe From Each Other! – Julian Castle