Shooting Stars Nursery & Preschool Kings Norton

✨Building Emotional Regulation Skills ✨
Learning how to recognise, understand and manage emotions is one of the most important skills children develop during their early years.
By helping children name feelings, practise calming strategies and talk openly about emotions, we can support them in building confidence and resilience for the future.
Like all skills, emotional regulation develops over time and with practice.
How do you help your child to manage their feelings?

✨Responding to Challenging Behaviour in the Moment: Practical Strategies for Difficult Situations ✨
When emotions are running high, children need calm, supportive adults to help guide them through difficult moments.
Staying calm, acknowledging feelings, keeping language simple and focusing on safety can all help children begin to regulate their emotions and feel understood.
Children learn emotional regulation over time through practice, support and positive relationships.
What strategies have you found helpful when your child is feeling overwhelmed?

✨Supporting Positive Behaviour at Nursery✨
Positive behaviour support is about much more than managing difficult moments. It's about building relationships, creating a nurturing environment and helping children develop the skills they need to succeed.
At nursery, we use a range of approaches to support children's emotional development, confidence and independence while working closely with families every step of the way.
Strong partnerships help children receive consistent support wherever they are.
What qualities do you think help children feel safe and supported in their learning environment?

☀️ Summer days are on the way ☀️
The children enjoy our gardens in all weathers throughout the year, but there’s something especially uplifting about seeing them play outside in the summer breeze!
Whether they're riding bikes, exploring, creating, imagining or simply enjoying playtime with friends, our outdoor environments provide endless opportunities for children to learn, develop and thrive through play.

As the warmer months approach, we're looking forward to making even more memories outdoors and embracing all the adventures that summer brings.
What does your little one love most about being outside?

✨ Parent Feedback ✨

There is nothing more rewarding than hearing that a child feels happy, safe and loved in our care.

We're so proud of the strong relationships our team builds with every child and family, creating a nurturing environment where children can thrive from their very first days with us.

A huge thank you to this family for taking the time to share their experience. We can't wait to see all the exciting adventures ahead as their little one begins the next stage of their nursery journey!

Looking for a nursery where your child will be known, valued and supported every step of the way? We'd love to show you around. Get in touch to arrange a visit and discover what makes Shooting Stars so special. ✨

✨ Supporting Positive Behaviour at Home ✨
Small, consistent actions at home can have a big impact on children's behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
Simple strategies such as creating routines, setting clear boundaries, listening to feelings and praising positive behaviour can help children feel safe, understood and supported.
Progress takes time, but every positive step helps children build important lifelong skills.
What positive behaviour strategies have worked well in your family?

✨Understanding Why Challenging Behaviour Happens ✨
Behaviour is often the visible part of a much bigger picture.
Tiredness, hunger, big emotions, communication difficulties, sensory sensitivities and changes in routine can all influence how children behave. When we look beyond the behaviour itself, we can better understand what children may be experiencing.
Responding with patience, empathy and understanding helps children feel supported while they learn important emotional skills.
Have you ever noticed a particular trigger that affects your child's behaviour?

✨Recognising Challenging Behaviour ✨
Challenging behaviour can take many different forms, from tantrums and defiance to food refusal, sibling conflict and bedtime struggles.
Understanding what these behaviours look like is the first step towards identifying the reasons behind them and finding positive ways to respond.
Remember, behaviour is often a form of communication. When we understand the message behind it, we are better able to support children through it.
Which behaviours have you found most challenging during your child's early years?

✨Information Series: Understanding Challenging Behaviour ✨ In this first post of our next series, we're exploring why challenging behaviour happens and how working together can help children thrive.
Challenging behaviour can be one of the most difficult aspects of parenting and caring for young children, but it's important to remember that it is a normal part of development.
Children are still learning how to understand their emotions, communicate their needs and navigate the world around them. By looking beyond the behaviour itself, we can begin to understand what children may be trying to tell us.
What has helped you better understand your child's behaviour?