

Professions – hairdressing
Even the simplest role play can be a source of plentiful learning experiences. The simple act of combing and pretend cutting leads to...
Jan 9, 2016


In the writing corner
Drawing and mark making is the precursor for early writing. Our writing corner invites children to make their own letters and drawings...
Jan 9, 2016


Garden sink
Learning about hygiene is a very important part of early education. Our outdoor mobile sink enables the children to wash their hands...
Jan 9, 2016


Shaving foam fun
It’s amazing what you can do with a bit of shaving foam 🙂 #sensory #messy #shavingfoam #fun #activity
Oct 23, 2015


The joys of reading together
“You’re never too old, too wacky, too wild, to pick up a book and read to a child.” Dr Seuss #books #joy #reading #together
Oct 23, 2015


New mud kitchen
Latest edition to the garden. 🙂 Mud kitchen and a whole lot of messy fun 🙂 #fun #garden #messy #mudkitchen
Oct 23, 2015


Updating the quiet corner
“Somewhere over the rainbows Skies are blue, And the dreams that you Dare to dream Really do come true…” (Lyman Frank Baum) #quiet...
Oct 23, 2015


Early writing
The best way to promote early writing by role modelling it. When children saw us writing observations about them they wanted to join in –...
Aug 4, 2015


Vegetable painting
Vegetables can me not only delicious but fascinating objects. We used the this time to show different textures and discuss different...
Aug 4, 2015


Painted toast anyone?
We like to have a nice varied snack each day at Fun Box. This time we decided to have some painted toast! 🙂 Some milk, food colouring...
Aug 4, 2015


Singing and rhyming
Singing and rhyming is an essential part of language development. At Fun Box we definitely practice this daily 🙂
Aug 4, 2015


We’re going on a bearhunt
One of the children’s favourite stories is We’re going on a bearhunt. We don’t just read this- we play it, we sing it wherever and...
Aug 4, 2015


The Big Caterpillar Project
In June 2015 the children discovered some caterpillars in the nursery garden. They became fascinated with the little creatures and were...
Aug 4, 2015


Tapestry – The online Learning Journal
Introducing Tapestry – the online Learning Journal We are proud to announce that our nursery joined Tapestry – the online Learning...
May 4, 2015


Making playdough
Here’s a simple activity you could try at home: making play dough Recipe: 2 cups of plain flour 1 cup of salt 1 teaspoon of Cream of...
Feb 27, 2015


Lollypop Lady visit
We had the fortune to have a wonderful Lollypop Lady called Julie visiting our nursery on 23 Feb 2015. The children were mesmerized by...
Feb 27, 2015


Washing Up
Our children really like to take part and help out with lots of different chores. We always have a little helper who lends a hand at...
Feb 16, 2015


Valentine’s Day
We made some lovely cakes for Valentine’s Day with the children. 🙂
Feb 16, 2015


Shopping for snack
On Tuesdays we go shopping for snack with the children. They choose their own snacks, put them in the basket and help to pack them away...
Feb 16, 2015


Christmas Workshop
Join us for a magical Christmas Workshop on 10th December 2014 1.00-3.00! All local families are welcome. 🙂 No need to bring anything...
Nov 21, 2014







