Charlton Nursery

🌈✨ Building Blocks & Stacking Toys! 🧡💫

Did you know that these versatile toys are not merely 'piles' of fun but they're also packed with fantastic benefits for your nursery-aged explorers?

🚀 Let's discover the advantages together! 🎉

🌟 Your child's imagination will take flight as they construct towers and imaginative structures. Building blocks are the canvas for their architectural masterpieces! 🏰🌈

🤝 These toys encourage social skills and cooperation as little builders collaborate on constructing fantastical worlds. It's a great way for children to share ideas and bring their visions to life together! 👫🤗
👆 It's a hands-on activity that strengthens coordination, develops those tiny muscles and refines those fine motor skills essential for future tasks! ✨👏

🌐 As they navigate through the process of stacking and balancing, children are subconsciously enhancing their spatial awareness, a crucial skill for understanding the world around them! 🌍🧠

🌈 Building blocks and stacking toys promise an endless source of entertainment, making every playtime a thrilling adventure! 🎢🥳

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🌐 charltonnursery.co.uk

⭐FUN FACT FRIDAY⭐

Take a look at what’s on at our local children’s centres!

It’s Pancake Day at ! We have been exploring with a range of ingredients and talking about what yummy toppings we like on our pancakes!
We’re also learning the Pancake Poem from The Poetry Basket!
‘Mix a pancake, stir a Pancake, pop it in the pan…’
‘Fry a pancake, toss a pancake, catch it if you can…!’

We’ve been mentioned by North Somerset and the World of Stuff team for our activities around traditional tales! The children have especially enjoyed engaging with the Jack and the Beanstalk story and have actively been acting out the entire story!

Jack and the beanstalk:

I’ve used the story Pod to retell the story together with the children, which led to a whole month of traditional stories.
The children used the props to act out the story and particularly liked adding small world resources to it.
We used the magic beans to discuss growth and then planted our own seeds. We also measured different beanstalks and compared size and height!
The children, with adult support, created different story endings.
We also talked about Jack’s mother’s emotions.

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Take a look at some of our home corner areas at ! We’ve added real fancy dress from around the world, jewellery, globes, ICT both old and new and cosy lamps and lighting!

🌈🎆 New Year, New Beginnings! ✨ We hope your holidays were filled with warmth. Today, we embark on our New Year's Resolutions. What dreams are you chasing in the upcoming year? Share your hopes and aspirations with us! 🚀💖

This week at we are celebrating the Hindu festival of Diwali; The festival of Light! The children have been creating their own rangoli patterns, made with rice and different coloured powders! We have also sourced traditional outfits called Kurtas and Saris for the children to wear and have painted and created our own tea light holders!

This playdough not only smells delightful but also provides a wonderful sensory experience for children. Enjoy your pumpkin spice-scented playdough playtime! 🎃🍂🍁

Ingredients:

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup salt
2 tablespoons cream of tartar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup water
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
Orange food colouring (optional)
Small pumpkin-shaped or Halloween-themed cookie cutters (optional)
Instructions:

Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium-sized saucepan, whisk together the flour, salt, and cream of tartar.

Add Wet Ingredients: Add the vegetable oil, water, pumpkin pie spice, and a few drops of orange food colouring (if desired) to the dry ingredients. Stir until the mixture is well combined.

Cook Over Low Heat: Cook the mixture over low heat, stirring constantly. It will start out very sticky and gradually thicken. Continue to stir until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the saucepan. This usually takes about 3-5 minutes.

Cool and Knead: Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the playdough to cool slightly. Once it's cool enough to handle, knead it on a clean surface until it becomes smooth and pliable.

Play: Your pumpkin spice playdough is ready to be used for creative play! You can use small pumpkin-shaped or Halloween-themed cookie cutters to make fun shapes. Store any unused playdough in an airtight container to keep it fresh.

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To our staff team, we appreciate all your hard work and com-MINT-ment each and everyday!

🌟 Boost Your Child's Learning Potential: Tips for Parents 🌟

We all want the best for our little ones, and nurturing their learning potential is a top priority. Here are some fantastic tips to help your child flourish in their educational journey! 📚🚀

1️⃣ Create a Supportive Environment: Designate a cosy and clutter-free study space where your child can focus and feel inspired. Keep distractions at bay to encourage concentration.

2️⃣ Embrace Learning Through Play: Learning isn't just about books! Engage in educational games and activities that spark curiosity and imagination.

3️⃣ Read Together, Grow Together: Reading is a magical gateway to knowledge. Spend quality time with your child, reading their favourite stories or exploring new ones together.

4️⃣ Encourage Questions: Curiosity is the key to learning. Always welcome your child's questions and provide thoughtful answers to fuel their inquisitive minds.

5️⃣ Celebrate Progress, Not Just Results: Praise your child's efforts, regardless of the outcome. Positive reinforcement boosts their confidence and motivates them to keep trying.

6️⃣ Set Realistic Goals: Work with your child to set achievable goals, fostering a sense of accomplishment with each milestone reached.

7️⃣ Foster a Love for Learning: Find out what subjects excite your child and encourage them to explore those interests further.

8️⃣ Be a Role Model: Children learn by example. Show your enthusiasm for learning and share your own knowledge and experiences with them.

9️⃣ Balance and Breaks: Ensure a healthy balance between study and playtime. Regular breaks help in retaining information and prevent burnout.

🔟 Patience and Perseverance: Learning journeys have ups and downs. Be patient, supportive, and encourage your child to persevere through challenges.

Let's work together to unlock the full potential of our amazing children! 🌈

Share these tips with other parents and spread the love for learning! 💖

(Note: Always remember to adapt these tips to suit your child's unique needs and learning style!)