
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

Learning through play – The Boys & Girls Nursery way
EYFS Framework – Learning through play The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is a statutory framework covering seven areas of learning which are categorised as prime and specific areas. The three prime areas of learning must be developed in order for the specific areas of learning to be achieved. The three prime areas are: Personal, … Continue reading Learning through play – The Boys & Girls Nursery way

Road safety and the under 5s
Road safety and the under 5s It’s National Road Safety Week and all of our Pre-Schoolers will be taking part in various activities throughout the week including a very special visit from a lollipop lady. Thankfully, there has been a continued reduction in child casualties over the years but there are still children being killed … Continue reading Road safety and the under 5s

Staying Safe with Fireworks
It’s that time of year when fireworks will be lighting up the skies up and down the country. Fireworks can be great fun for families, not just around November 5th (Bonfire Night/Guy Fawkes Night), but also Diwali, New Year’s Eve and Chinese New Year. There are some fantastic local displays celebrating Guy Fawkes Night, from … Continue reading Staying Safe with Fireworks