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It’s a Bug’s Life
Insects play such an important role in the natural world, supporting children to learn about the natural environment and the world around them, is great for their learning and development.
Risky Play
What are the benefits of risky play?
Risky play gives ampule opportunities for children to challenge themselves, not only physically, but also emotionally and mentally.
100 Languages Of Children
The metaphor for '100' represents the potential that each child holds. Their drive for learning and knowledge, it is so much more than communication, its how they show us things, sharing their understanding and ideas with us in ways we wouldn't dream of as adults.
Nursery Rhymes
It is apart of our daily rhythm, as we move around our setting - we sing.
When we wash our hands - we sing.
As we transition from room to room, from indoors to outdoors, there is a tune in the air.
One that’s easily replicated, all you need is a tune and words that describe your activity.
Plants, Foliage and Flowers!
To ensure the children who we care for, are supported to see the beauty in their environment, with opportunities for amazement, we ensure our environments are rich with natural wonders.
Spring
Spring is a welcomed season by many, the parks begin to reveal hidden flowers, the days become lighter and the general feeling, is one of new beginnings.
In early years, like any other season, spring is one to be celebrated, a gift from mother nature. We look at what nature provides us to discover, treasures that must be explored first hand, leaves, sticks, petals, rain, fallen blossom, the list truly is endless.
Nursery or Preschool?
We know how difficult it is to make the right decision for your little ones and your families.
One of the most queried topic’s, is if moving to a preschool attached to a school is better than staying at your private day nursery.
Resources
Resources made specifically for children, tend to feel the same, have similar textures, weights and smells.
They are also pre-built in most cases for a purpose, meaning they are a closed ended resource, a child would need to play with them in a specific way, to achieve a pre-determined learning outcome.
Authentic, natural resources and loose parts, are open ended resources, with the ability to be adapted by children's imaginations and ideas, supporting children to be advocates for their own learning experiences.
Neuroscience
Brain development begins from conception, this process then continues into adult hood. Studies show that early experiences affect the quality of brain development and have a negative effect on the foundations in which function from the brain is built on.
Starting Nursery
There is a feeling you get as you walk through the door of the right setting, a calm, positive aura, that lets you know its 'the one' for you and your family.
Potty Training
We always remind all parents, ‘every child is different’, some may take to potty training super easy and some may need a little more patience, time and encouragement.
How much is Too much?
No matter what your routine is, if you have screen time or you advocate for a screen free childhood, remember balance is key!
Play Cues
Everyday we see play cues amongst the little ones in our lives.
A cup of ‘tea’ freshly brewed in the home corner, is an invitation to imaginary role play.
The look from the child across the room from the mark making area, is encouraging you join and in create art.
The block tower built at your feet, is an inviting you to build and construct.
A text Rich Environment
Not to be confused with placing a book in every corner and play space, it’s introducing literacy into the every day environment, supporting children, from the earliest age, to interact with text, not only independently but with the support of educators, parents and carers.
The Importance of Nap Time!
Studies have shown that a tired child, is neither willing or capable to learn new and exciting things.
Sleep provides much needed down time, to ensure they are physically and mentally ready to learn new skills and fine tune their development.
Lack of sleep and rest time can also make children sad and emotional, affecting a child's emotional health.
Attachment
Bonding and secure attachment is fundamental to our very youngest learners, ensuring babies and young children feels safe and calm.
