
Playing Outside in Winter
During the winter months it is very common for children’s outdoor play time to be reduced compared to the warmer months. Often this is due to the perception that playing outside in the winter may be more dangerous and children will pick up illnesses due to exposure to the cold weather. These myths are untrue, … Continue reading Playing Outside in Winter

Learning through play – The Boys & Girls Nursery way: Nappy time/ toilet training
Research shows that the most effective way for children to learn is through play. Play underpins the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Each area of learning and development must be implemented through planned, purposeful play and through a mix of adult-led and child-initiated activity. At Boys & Girls Nursery we understand that for children to … Continue reading Learning through play – The Boys & Girls Nursery way: Nappy time/ toilet training

Benefits of outdoor play in the early years
The benefits of outdoor play are endless and provides children with many opportunities to express themselves and be free to run, jump, skip, explore and shout. Some children learn best and are more focused when they are outside. The outdoor environment is just as important as the indoor environment and they should complement each other … Continue reading Benefits of outdoor play in the early years

Learning through play – The Boys & Girls Nursery way: Meal times
Research shows that the most effective way for children to learn is through play. Play underpins the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Each area of learning and development must be implemented through planned, purposeful play and through a mix of adult-led and child-initiated activity. At Boys & Girls Nursery we understand that for children to … Continue reading Learning through play – The Boys & Girls Nursery way: Meal times

Learning through play – The Boys & Girls Nursery way: ICT
Research shows that the most effective way for children to learn is through play. Play underpins the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Each area of learning and development must be implemented through planned, purposeful play and through a mix of adult-led and child-initiated activity. At Boys & Girls Nursery we understand that for children to … Continue reading Learning through play – The Boys & Girls Nursery way: ICT

Letting children lead play
Play allows children to safely explore their environment, enabling them to learn and understand their world. A time for trialling and being creative, to see what works and learn from mistakes, to be in control – it is vital for the emotional and cognitive development of all children. At Boys & Girls Nursery we have … Continue reading Letting children lead play

Learning through play – The Boys & Girls Nursery way: Malleable play
Research shows that the most effective way for children to learn is through play. Play underpins the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Each area of learning and development must be implemented through planned, purposeful play and through a mix of adult-led and child-initiated activity. At Boys & Girls Nursery we understand that for children to … Continue reading Learning through play – The Boys & Girls Nursery way: Malleable play

Learning through play – The Boys & Girls Nursery way: Construction play
Research shows that the most effective way for children to learn is through play. Play underpins the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Each area of learning and development must be implemented through planned, purposeful play and through a mix of adult-led and child-initiated activity. At Boys & Girls Nursery we understand that for children to … Continue reading Learning through play – The Boys & Girls Nursery way: Construction play

Learning through play – the Boys & Girls Nursery way: Small world play
Research shows that the most effective way for children to learn is through play. Play underpins the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Each area of learning and development must be implemented through planned, purposeful play and through a mix of adult-led and child-initiated activity. At Boys & Girls Nursery we understand that for children to … Continue reading Learning through play – the Boys & Girls Nursery way: Small world play