Preparation for our new starters-
Visual schedules use pictures, icons, or words to map out a child’s daily routine, providing key benefits such as reducing anxiety, encouraging independence, and easing transitions between activities. These tools transform abstract concepts of time into clear, predictable steps that those with communication needs—can easily understand. 🏡🍴🚽
#visualroutines #communication #nowandnext
Attending or participating in a Gingerbread Man theatre production offers rich developmental, educational, and social benefits. It promotes early literacy, strengthens storytelling comprehension, and boosts creative confidence. The engaging, interactive formats—frequently featuring puppets and sing-alongs—cultivate teamwork and help younger children engage with narrative arts.
*This morning we had a lovely outdoor performance of one of our favourites the ‘Gingerbread Man’*
🌿 We’re Hiring! Join Our Forest School Nursery Team 🌿
Do you love working with children and enjoy spending time outdoors? We’re looking for passionate, caring, and enthusiastic people to join our Forest School Nursery team!
🍃 Work in a beautiful outdoor learning environment
🌱 Inspire children through nature-based play and exploration
💚 Be part of a supportive and welcoming team
📍 Nonsuch Park(Cheam/Ewell)
📍Walton on the Hill.
🕒 Full-time and Part-time positions are available across our three nursery settings.
👩🏽💼Management positions available
If you’re qualified in Early Years (or have relevant experience) and share our passion for outdoor learning, we’d love to hear from you!
📩 Send your CV to suzannewalsh@nonsuchparkforestschool.com
or DM us for more information.
*Please share this post with anyone who might be interested!
#WereHiring #ForestSchool #NurseryJobs #EarlyYears #ChildcareJobs OutdoorLearning ForestSchoolNursery NatureBasedLearning JoinOurTeam EarlyYearsEducator
Name-threading activities are interactive, hands-on learning games where children lace beads, buttons, or pipe cleaners onto strings or cardboard to spell names. They are fantastic for building fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and name recognition in early childhood.
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#threadingactivity #letterrecognitionactivity #finemotorskills
Mud kitchens provide essential early years development by stimulating sensory exploration, building fine motor skills, and fostering imaginative role-play. This open-ended outdoor activity supports social interaction through cooperative play while naturally introducing early math and science concepts such as volume, measuring, and cause-and-effect.
This year we have had an upgrade into our Nursery Lodge’s ‘Mud Kitchen’, this is such a hot spot in our garden where all the children learn and explore whilst being within the outdoor world.
#mudkitchenplay #forestschool #nurserydevelopment
Pizza Express experience-
Making pizza with young children boosts their confidence, improves fine motor skills through kneading and spreading, and encourages them to try new foods. The hands-on experience demystifies ingredients and gives them a sense of ownership, making them much more likely to happily eat their creations.
Our children who will be starting Reception class come September, enjoyed a lovely treat at our local Pizza Express. Such a lovely memory shared by all. 🍕
#pizzaexpress #teamactivity #endoftermfun
Nursery leavers graduation ceremonies are becoming a popular way to celebrate children completing their early years education. They help build confidence before the transition to primary school and create lasting memories. These events typically feature miniature caps and gowns, certificate presentations, and fun party treats.
This morning, both our Nonsuch Park settings held their annual school leavers graduation. Lots of amazing memories made. Thank you to our staff team, who as always go above and beyond to make these experiences the best for our little ones.
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#nurseryleavers #forestschoolcurriculum
Messy Play- 🎨
Messy play is vital for children’s development, offering hands-on experiences that build foundational skills. It enhances fine motor control, sparks cognitive growth, enriches language, and builds social confidence through open-ended exploration.
Today we took part in a paint party where the children and the amazing teachers got involved, expressing themselves through art and creativity.
#messyplayideas #londonlodge #funinthesun #paintpartyfun