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.

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.

As the summer holidays came to an end, we celebrated the final week of the 2025–2026 academic year in true Fun Box style! The children explored our local area with maps and small-world play, enjoyed their very own New Forest Show with garden show jumping, practised washing and hanging socks, and investigated a citrus and herb sensory tray. We also said goodbye to our last school leavers and welcomed some of our newest children as they began their settling-in sessions. A lovel

Hot summer nights can make bedtime a challenge for everyone—but especially for babies and young children. ☀️🌙 In this article, we've combined a little Fun Box humour with trusted safe sleep guidance from the Department for Education, The Lullaby Trust and other leading organisations. Discover our children's tongue-in-cheek "expert" tips for keeping cool, alongside practical, evidence-based advice to help your little one sleep safely during hot weather. 💙

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 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...

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Enjoying a colourful week Exploring Colours at Fun Box Day Nursery

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Always My Mummy for Mother’s Day 2025, from Fun Box with love I say goodbye in the morning light, You kiss my cheek and hold me tight....