Cherry Tree Day Nursery, Hilton, Derby

📚✨ World Book Day Fun! ✨📚

Last week at nursery, the children celebrated World Book Day by getting creative and making their very own Colour Monsters! 🎨👾

Inspired by the story, the children explored different emotions and colours while designing their own monsters. There were so many wonderful ideas, and each monster was completely unique – just like the children who made them!💛💙❤️💚

It was a fantastic way to encourage creativity, talk about feelings, and share our love of books together. We’re so proud of their amazing creations!

Last week the children had a wonderful time learning about and celebrating Chinese New Year!🐲

📢 Calling all parents and carers

🖥️ If you haven't done so already its time to apply for your child's primary, infant or junior school place for September 2026.

🚨Applications close tomorrow - Thursday 15 January

✅Find out more and apply here 👉 https://ow.ly/rn7x50XWhuk

🎄✨ Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from Cherry Tree Day Nursery! ✨🎄

To all our wonderful children and their families, we wish you a magical Christmas filled with joy, laughter, and special moments together. 🎅❤️

Thank you for your continued support throughout the year — we truly appreciate being part of your little ones’ journeys. 🌟

We hope you all enjoy a restful break, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back in the New Year for more fun, learning, and adventures!

✨ Look at this amazing creation! ✨

Using magnetic squares and triangles on the light board, this young learner explored shapes, balance, and design—all through play. We love seeing creativity and problem-solving shine so brightly! 💡🧲🔺⬛

🎄 Supporting Big Feelings at Christmas ❤️

The festive season can be exciting, but changes in routine, noise, and expectations can feel overwhelming for some children.

This article shares practical, compassionate tips for supporting children during the Christmas period:
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Navigating Emotional Dysregulation at Christmas for Parents and schools — The STILL Method - Transforming Lives through Effective Anxiety Coaching Discover why Christmas can be emotionally challenging for anxious or sensitive children and how parents and educators can support them with calm, predictable and practical strategies. Evidence informed guidance from The STILL Method with links to anxiety tools and professional training.

Our babies have been enjoying our role play shop in the baby room! This setup encourages turn-taking, early language, confidence, and lots of smiles. Role play is a wonderful way for even our youngest children to explore the world around them in a fun and meaningful way 🌟

Thank you to everyone who made a donation for presents for our neighbours. The children sang lots of beautiful Christmas songs and made a lot of people smile today😊

Our winter-themed light tray has been a huge hit with the children! From sparkling snowflakes to icy colours and frosty textures, it’s the perfect invitation for little hands to explore, create, and imagine.

The soft glow of the light tray makes the winter elements come alive, encouraging sensory play, curiosity, and storytelling. 🌨️💡

We’ve been busy creating a range of exciting story baskets to spark curiosity, imagination, and a love for reading in our little learners! 🌟

🎄 Thank You for a Wonderful Christmas Open Afternoon! 🎄

A huge thank you to all the families who joined us for our Christmas Open Afternoon — we hope you enjoyed it just as much as we did! It was lovely to see everyone coming together to celebrate, create, and share the festive spirit.

And what a magical Christmas Party Day we had! The children had an amazing time filled with laughter, excitement, and festive fun — especially with a special surprise visit from Santa himself! 🎅✨

Thank you for helping make this festive season so memorable. ❤️