EVENTS & GALLERY

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.

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

Trying to understand funded childcare can leave parents with more questions than answers. This article explains which support may apply to your family, how many hours you could receive, when funding starts, which deadlines matter and what you need to do next. From the Working Families Entitlement to Universal Funding and support for eligible two-year-olds, we have brought the key information together in one clear, friendly place—without the jargon. No paperwork maze—just the

What do sea creatures, shells and coral reefs have to do with learning? 🐠🌊 This week, our nursery was transformed into an underwater world as the children's curiosity led us beneath the waves. From fishing for numbered fish to creating colourful coral reefs and exploring sensory rock pools, every activity helped develop language, creativity, mathematical thinking and imagination. Discover how everyday experiences can inspire meaningful learning through play. 🐚💙

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

Could emotional literacy be more important than ABCs? 🤔 This week, inspired by The Colour Monster, we explored feelings through stories, play, art and conversation. Emotional literacy helps children recognise, understand and talk about their emotions, laying the foundations for confidence, friendships, resilience and school readiness. Discover why learning the language of feelings may be one of the most important skills children develop in the early years. ❤️

When parents think about maths, they often think about counting. But the most important early maths skills children need before school are often hidden within everyday play. From spotting patterns and recognising shapes to measuring, comparing and problem-solving, young children develop mathematical thinking through hands-on experiences. Discover how this week's activities at Fun Box are helping children build strong foundations for future learning through play, exploration a

As temperatures rose this week, our children enjoyed water fights, ice rescues, fishing games and water wheel experiments while learning how to stay cool and safe. In this article, we explore why babies and young children are more vulnerable to hot weather, the signs of overheating and dehydration, and practical NHS-backed advice for keeping children safe this summer. Plus, discover how water play supports learning, wellbeing and child development.

Confused about the new zero screen time advice for under-2s? In this article, we explore what the guidance really means, how strictly parents need to follow it, and why balance matters more than perfection. We also share practical alternatives to screen time, from repetitive play for babies to story-based activities for toddlers and preschoolers, showing how simple everyday experiences can support healthy development, communication, creativity and learning.

We’ve been enjoying lots of outdoor play in the sunshine this week at Fun Box 🌞 From planting and water play to mark-making in coloured sand, the children have made the most of the lovely weather. With this in mind, we’re sharing why sunscreen for young children is so important and how we keep everyone safe while having fun outdoors.

This week at Fun Box, our Easter activities at nursery were in full swing as Nibbles the Bunny returned—bringing egg hunts, crafts, and spring learning to life.

World Book Day 2026 at Fun Box Day Nursery was a week full of imagination and storytelling. Children went on a bear hunt in the garden, explored messy porridge with Goldilocks, mixed colours with Pete the Cat, enjoyed outdoor story time and even tasted Paddington’s favourite marmalade sandwiches.

This week, children explored healthy choices at nursery through sensory vegetable play, food sorting, cooking vegetable soup, storytelling, and collaborative learning. From babies tasting vegetables to preschoolers categorising foods and developing fine motor skills, learning was practical, meaningful, and fun.

This week, our children explored healthy habits and early maths learning through play. From brushing dinosaur teeth and practising handwashing, to weighing fruit, ordering vegetables by size, and role-playing healthy food shopping with ICT, learning was practical, meaningful, and fun for all ages.

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.

Despite the rain, our Halloween Workshop 2025 at Fun Box Day Nursery was a joyful afternoon filled with laughter, creativity, and community spirit. Over fifty children and parents joined in pumpkin carving, crafts, face painting, and a spooky treasure hunt — making it a truly memorable Halloween celebration for all! 🎃👻

This week at Fun Box Day Nursery, our children explored All About Me through families, homes and community — discovering who they are and where they belong. Through creative play, storytelling and shared experiences, they’re building cultural capital, developing curiosity, confidence and a deeper understanding of the world around them. 🌍💛

Last week, our new children began their settling in sessions. Starting nursery is such an exciting milestone in family life, but it’s...