Aldershot Garrison Pre-School Settings

A brilliant day of training with Becky from the Hampshire Inclusion Team on good autism practice in the early years.

Really insightful and beneficial, and we are really looking forward to implementing what we’ve learned across all three of our settings to continue supporting every child to thrive. Thank you for a great session!

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Mary’s Day Nursery

🌺 Happy International Women’s Day 🌺

Thank you to ALL our team for everything you do each day. The care, patience and dedication you show in supporting our children and families really does make a difference.

Early years work is so important, and the impact you have on children in those early stages of their lives is huge. Thank you for the part you play in making our settings such supportive and positive places.

Wishing all our families and followers a Happy Diwali! 🪔

Why not have a go at trying to sign ‘Happy Diwali’ in Makaton too? ✨

Today Olivia and Suman have helped Debbie learn how to sign ‘Happy Diwali’ in Makaton! Didn’t they do a fantastic job?! 🎉🪔

We’re so fortunate enough at Queen Mary's Day Nursery to bring little imaginations to life with our purpose built and newly refurbished sensory room! 💫🪐🚀

Join us on a journey thorough our galaxy… We are so fortunate to have a dedicated sensory room.

🫟 CALLING ALL SLIME LOVERS! 🫟

SLIME TIME = FUN + LEARNING! 🧠✨

Did you know that playing with slime isn’t just messy fun — it’s also AMAZING for child development? Our Poppy Room made their own slime today!

💡 Benefits of Slime Play:
🔹 Boosts creativity & imagination
🔹 Strengthens fine motor skills
🔹 Encourages sensory exploration!

And the best part? You can make it right at home with just a few ingredients! 👇

🧪 Easy DIY Slime Recipe 🧪
✅ 1 cup PVA glue (clear or white)
✅ ½ cup water
✅ ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda
✅ 1–2 tbsp saline solution

🔄 Instructions:
Mix glue and water in a bowl until smooth.
Add bicarbonate of soda and stir well.
Slowly add saline solution and mix, slime will start to form!
Knead until it reaches your desired texture.
🌈 Add glitter, food coloring, or small beads for extra sensory fun!

🌟 A big thank you to Toyebox 🌟

We’re so grateful for your enthusiasm and commitment to learning Makaton. It’s wonderful to see both staff and children embracing inclusive communication with such positivity and care.
Well done – you’re making a real difference! 👏🧡

Our next Makaton super star has been learning the sign for sad - our lovely Hayley and Louise are in this video showing us “I feel sad” with our superstar helper! ❤️

Spooky season is here! 🎃💫

Some fun and creative activities are happening over at Toye Box! 💀🫟

A very lovely set up last week for our wonderful staff at Queen Marys for Early Years Wellbeing Week 2025! 💐💛

Lovely things happening over at Clocktower House Pre-School this week for Early Years Wellbeing Week 2025!

A thoughtful focus on supporting the wellbeing of our amazing and dedicated Early Years staff! 💛🌼

🌞 Day One of Staff Wellbeing Week kicked off with the most important meal of the day - breakfast! 🥐☕🍊

This morning, we welcomed our incredible team with a delicious spread to say thank you for all that you do. It’s our way of starting the week on a positive note and prioritizing the wellbeing of the people who make it all happen. 💙

Here’s to a week full of connection, care, and little moments that make a big difference. Stay tuned for more wellbeing fun ahead!

Today our lovely Emily retires after 41 years of Working at Queen Mary’s Nursery.

Thank you Emily for all that you have done, the joy you’ve brought and the difference you have made over the years.

Enjoy every moment of your retirement, you truly deserve it!

😊🙂😀 WORLD SMILE DAY! 😃😄😁

🌍😊 Happy World Smile Day from Clocktower House Pre-School! 😊🌍

Today, we’re celebrating the power of a simple smile and no one does it better than our little ones! 💛 From giggles during story time 📖 to big grins at snack time 🍎, their smiles light up our nursery every single day.

Let’s all share a smile today, because happiness is contagious, and kindness begins with the smallest faces. 🧸💫