
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

Learning through play – the Boys & Girls Nursery way: Role 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: Role play

Learning through play – the Boys & Girls Nursery way: Sand and water 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: Sand and water play

Playskill – who are they and what do they do?
Playskill are a local charity based in Watford and Hemel Hempstead which offer free parent and child playgroups. The playgroups are for pre-school children with special physical needs or developmental delay, they also provide support for parents and the wider family. What do Playskill do? The group sessions Playskill offer use play as a tool … Continue reading Playskill – who are they and what do they do?

Learning through play – the Boys & Girls Nursery way: Mark making
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: Mark making

Learning through play – the Boys & Girls Nursery way: Outdoor 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: Outdoor play