Pumpkin Patch Nursery

Pumpkin Patch Nursery Pumpkin Patch Nursery is based in Worthing, Brighton and Hove and Steyning.

At Crescent Road, we have started our Autumn Term 1 Kindergarten Curriculum: Ten Black Dots!Our Maths Curriculum!Today w...
07/09/2026

At Crescent Road, we have started our Autumn Term 1 Kindergarten Curriculum: Ten Black Dots!

Our Maths Curriculum!

Today we began our maths learning by exploring subitising and counting numbers from 1–10. We shared the book Ten Black Dots and used the dots in the story to support our understanding of quantity and number.

We then explored Numicon, counting the holes on each piece and recognising how many dots each Numicon represented. Some children were already confident in recognising smaller quantities without needing to count each dot individually.

Some children were also beginning to challenge themselves by combining two Numicon pieces together and counting the larger amount. This encouraged children to notice the relationship between numbers and quantities and to develop their confidence with counting beyond smaller amounts.

EYFS links: Mathematics

Number- developing a strong understanding of numbers to 10, including counting, recognising qualities and beginning to explore the composition of numbers.

Numerical patterns- beginning to recognise relationships between quantities and explore what amounts are combined.

Subitising- developing the ability to recognise small questions without counting each item individually.

Cardinality- understanding that the final number counted represents how many objects are in the whole set.

The Snail Project!We have been having a wonderful time continuing our 'Big Snail' project here at Harrington Road. Recen...
04/09/2026

The Snail Project!

We have been having a wonderful time continuing our 'Big Snail' project here at Harrington Road. Recently, we expanded our activities to include our beautiful Garden and Forest School.
Our educators and children began designing a garden snail.

They started by gathering resources from our community. Next, they explored the tools they might need and engaged in discussions about the differences between screws and nails. We took some time to examine both closely, feeling the textures with our fingers. Following this, we embarked on an exciting hands-on experience by drilling holes into a large log, generously donated by one of our families. This activity ignited curiosity and sparked fun!

Next, we measured the distances between the holes in the log and attempted to replicate that pattern onto an old tyre. This was a new experience for us, and when we drilled holes into the tyre, it led to lively conversations among the children. They were fascinated by how the holes in the tyre appeared quite different from those in the wood, which made for an engaging discussion.

The snail build began!

Look at what the children have achieved! Introducing 'Bing our Garden Snail.'

03/09/2026

A big thank you for all your donations! 💛

We appreciate every donation to Chestnut Tree House. We recently visited the hospice in Angmering to learn more about the incredible work they do. We were given a tour of the outdoor space and saw first-hand how they've curated such an inviting environment for children and their friends and families to enjoy.

From an accessible playground to a peaceful forest area and sensory walk, every corner has been thoughtfully designed — and it's amazing to see exactly where your generosity goes. 🌿🧡

Donation Link:
https://www.justgiving.com/page/elizabeth-odero-2?utm_medium=FA&utm_source=CL

Our new office role-play area!At Crescent Road, we have had lots of changes in our outside classroom. The new kindergart...
27/08/2026

Our new office role-play area!

At Crescent Road, we have had lots of changes in our outside classroom. The new kindergarten children have been settling in well, and we have made a new role-play area for them!

The children have absolutely loved exploring our new office role-play area! They have been busy pretending to make phone calls, write messages, organise paperwork, use keyboards and computers, and take on different roles within an office.

Through their play, the children are developing so many important skills, including communication and language, turn-taking, listening, mark-making, early writing, problem-solving and working together.

This links beautifully to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) learning goals, particularly:

Communication and Language – listening, understanding and expressing ideas through conversations and imaginative play.

Literacy – developing an understanding that writing carries meaning, experimenting with marks and beginning to use writing for different purposes.

Personal, Social and Emotional Development – building relationships, cooperating with others, taking turns and developing confidence.

Understanding the World – learning about the roles people have in the wider community and making connections with the world around them.

It has been wonderful to see the children’s imaginations come to life as they create their own office scenarios and learn through meaningful, purposeful play!

Magic Sun PrintingThe kindergarten children have been exploring cyanotype printing.In small groups, we discussed shadows...
27/08/2026

Magic Sun Printing
The kindergarten children have been exploring cyanotype printing.
In small groups, we discussed shadows, the importance of leaving the paper in the sun, the effect of sunlight on the paper, and the need to wash it in water afterwards. Using photographs of the children printed on acetate, we experimented with both black and white images and negatives to determine which produced the best results. This process was both exciting and somewhat perplexing, as the shadow visible in the shadow box did not match the shadow that appeared in the print.



🎶 Big Musical Drum Fun! 🥁Our babies and toddlers had an amazing time exploring the Big Musical Drum this week. They used...
21/08/2026

🎶 Big Musical Drum Fun! 🥁

Our babies and toddlers had an amazing time exploring the Big Musical Drum this week. They used their whole hands to tap, pat, and bang the drum, discovering how different sounds are made when they hit it softly or with a big, enthusiastic thump.

We saw so many smiles, giggles, and brilliant facial expressions as they experimented.

The babies are showing a growing interest in objects that make sounds, so we’ve added a large drum to the baby room for lots more musical exploration. We can already tell it’ll be a favourite. 😊

🌟 And it’s not just for the little ones…
Our older children have also been getting involved, using the drum in more intentional and creative ways — tapping out rhythms, taking turns, experimenting with fast and slow beats, and even working together to make “group music”.

This kind of musical play is fantastic for development at all ages:

It supports motor skills and coordination

Builds listening and attention

Encourages self‑expression and confidence

Helps children understand cause and effect

Promotes social interaction and teamwork

From tiny hands discovering sound for the first time to confident preschoolers creating their own rhythms — the drum has become a brilliant tool for learning, joy, and connection across the nursery. 💛

This week the children in preschool at our Hove nursery, have been taking every opportunity to spend time in the garden ...
21/08/2026

This week the children in preschool at our Hove nursery, have been taking every opportunity to spend time in the garden - it plays a really important part in every child's physical development.
Being outdoors gives children the freedom to practise skills at their own pace, taking safe risks and developing independence.

This week in Kindergarten at our Steyning site, the children have used their senses to think about what dragon’s skin lo...
21/08/2026

This week in Kindergarten at our Steyning site, the children have used their senses to think about what dragon’s skin looks and feels like. They have continued to develop their vocabulary to describe different textures and relate them to their ideas of different types of skin and parts of a dragon.

Developing their ideas further, they are now using their drawing skills to draw dragons and a glue gun skilfully to add textured materials to represent skin and body parts and are explaining their intentions clearly.

Thinking about colour, they have started to use it purposefully to give their dragons a character.

Last week, the children in our toddler room at St Botolph’s explored the different ways they could create marks. The chi...
17/08/2026

Last week, the children in our toddler room at St Botolph’s explored the different ways they could create marks. The children were developing both their fine and gross motor skills as they held pencils and paintbrushes, making big strokes across the paper. It was wonderful to see them experimenting with colours, building their confidence and expressing their creativity through mark-making.

This morning, some of the babies at Steyning enjoyed our trip over to the meadow!This trip was a great way to develop th...
14/08/2026

This morning, some of the babies at Steyning enjoyed our trip over to the meadow!

This trip was a great way to develop their understanding of the world, particularly about how we can safely navigate the outdoors to keep us safe and leave the wildlife undisturbed.

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Brighton And Hove
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Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm

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