EVENTS & GALLERY

“Why is the sky blue?” “Why do I have to wear my coat?” “Why is that bird up there?” “Why?” “But why?” If you have a young child, you may know this conversation rather well. One answer can somehow produce another question, followed by another, until eventually you find yourself trying to explain something you have never actually considered before — or perhaps considering tearing your hair out, saying “Just because!” or retiring to a sound-proof room. It can feel endless, but

Can pulling a silly face really support big learning? This week, our All About Me activities explored PSED through mirrors, emotions, body awareness, families, Golden Rules and plenty of laughter. From recognising feelings to learning about kindness, sharing and belonging, we looked at how Personal, Social and Emotional Development grows through everyday nursery experiences.

Starting nursery, moving up to preschool, returning after the summer or beginning big school can all bring big feelings. We explore why separation anxiety and uncertainty are a natural part of transitions, how familiar routines and trusted relationships help children feel secure, and the practical ways Fun Box supports both children and parents as they settle into something new.

Exploring Our Local Area gave our Preschool children many opportunities to discover the world all around them. From New Forest sensory trays and bug hunts to a picnic by the duck pond and a visit to our local ASDA, the week was full of real-life learning. The children explored natural materials, practised balancing, noticed buildings, investigated fruit and vegetables with their senses, spotted numbers and even helped choose and buy their own snack. Everyday places became exc

Creativity in young children begins long before crayons and paint. Through sensory play, unusual materials and open-ended experiences, babies and toddlers collect the knowledge they later use to imagine, experiment and create. From jelly and Crazy Soap to bubble wrap, splat painting and even tyres, discover how simple opportunities to explore can build confidence, problem-solving, language and creative thinking – and why the process often matters far more than the finished re

This week's heatwave certainly kept us on our toes! 🌞 While many adults were searching for ways to escape the heat, our children were doing what they do best—learning through play. One of the biggest hits this week was, unsurprisingly, water! Water play isn't just a fantastic way to help children cool down during hot weather. It also supports almost every area of their development. As children pour, splash, experiment, measure and explore, they're building their language, ma

Explore how fathers and other positive male role models influence children's development

What does Elmer the Elephant teach children about emotional regulation? At Fun Box Day Nursery, we explored how stories, play and supportive relationships help children recognise, express and manage big feelings safely. Through colourful Elmer activities, emotional literacy games, messy play and storytelling, the children developed confidence, communication and resilience while learning that all feelings are welcome and that they do not have to manage them alone.

This week, the children explored the theme People Who Help Us, discovering real-life roles through hands-on play. They trained like firefighters, cooked like a chef, styled hair, fixed robots using tools, and explored hats and helmets. Through these activities, all EYFS areas came to life naturally as the children learned, imagined and worked together.

What a wonderfully busy and engaging week it’s been here at Fun Box Day Nursery in Totton ! As always, our activities have been shaped by...

Explore how children at Fun Box Nursery experience Maths, Literacy, and Understanding of the World through hands-on play, science, and mark-making.

This week at Fun Box has been full of exploration, discovery and little moments that help to bring the Characteristics of Effective...

☀️ Summer is Here – Let’s Soak It Up! ☀️ What an absolutely glorious week we’ve had at Fun Box Day Nursery! With the sun shining brightly...

Did You Know… Father’s Day Has Been Celebrated in the UK Since the 1940s?🎉 Here in the UK, we’ve been honouring dads, grandads, uncles...

Exploring Sea Creatures and Creepy Crawlies at Fun Box

The high slide is a great source or joy and fun for the children but it is about so much more than that.By climbing and the ladder and...