Archway Day Nursery

The children enjoyed learning about people who help our community, dressing up in different roles and discovering how they care for others. We spent time outdoors watering plants in the park, saying goodbye to our butterflies as we released them together, and keeping cool during the warm weather with lots of water play. The babies especially enjoyed arts and crafts, painting fruits and leaves and exploring different textures and colours.

Over the past two weeks, the children at Archway Day Nursery have been busy having fun and learning through play. From water play, rice, and gloop, the under-twos learned about different textures and how materials can change and feel in different ways. The over-twos learned about becoming more responsible and caring for small living things, using gentle hands and showing kindness. We also learned how to express our feelings and support each other in our play.

These last few weeks, the children enjoyed learning about the butterfly life cycle by caring for caterpillars and watching them grow into chrysalises, as we wait for the butterflies to emerge. We have also been busy planting and exploring nature while learning about birds, flowers, and forests. The fun continued in the park, where the children enjoyed water play, dancing sessions, parachute games, and lots of active outdoor play together.

So much has been happening this April at Archway Day Nursery. The children have been exploring the changing world around them through rich sensory experiences, from muddy play and melting ice to noticing flowers and natural treasures in new detail.

Time in the park has brought movement and excitement, with water play, scarves catching the breeze, balls rolling and being shared, balancing challenges, and lively races full of energy and laughter.

A month shaped by curiosity, movement, and joyful exploration through play.

At Archway Day Nursery, we fully embraced our Easter preparations. Children of all ages enjoyed a variety of activities, including filling and emptying Easter eggs with colourful rice, creating special cards for their parents, and decorating eggs.

We wish everyone a joyful and Happy Easter!

At Archway Day Nursery, March was such a wonderful and exciting month! We made the most of the lovely weather, enjoying many fun-filled trips to the park where the children explored, played, and developed their physical skills outdoors.

We also spent time gardening, planting a variety of vegetables and flowers. We learned about nature, how plants grow, and the importance of caring for our environment.

It was a joyful month filled with discovery, laughter, and meaningful learning experiences for everyone.

At Archway Day Nursery, the children have been very busy having fun and learning together. Children of all ages embarked on a wonderful journey into the world of imagination, discovering favourite book characters and exploring exciting imaginary worlds through stories and creative play.

The children also enjoyed celebrating special occasions, including Holi with colourful activities, Pancake Day by making tasty pancakes, and learning about the traditions of St Patrick’s Day. We also prepared lovely surprises to celebrate Mother’s Day.

February brought many wonderful opportunities to celebrate days such as Pancake Day, Valentine’s Day, Chinese New Year, and Ramadan but we also made the most of the sunny weather by spending time outdoors.

Over the past two weeks, the children at Archway Days Nursery have been happily engaged in a range of activities. They enjoyed creative painting, sensory play with spaghetti and kinetic sand, and exploring natural materials. Outdoor play was just as exciting, with balls, scarves, and hula hoops adding to the fun.

Over the last two weeks, children at Archway Day Nursery enjoyed a variety of engaging, hands-on experiences. We explored farm animals through stories, sounds, and small world play. The children took part in sensory play with soil and natural materials, investigating different textures and elements. They also enjoyed using pasta for creative crafts. There were many opportunities for painting and mark-making using different tools and colours, and we celebrated Valentine’s Day with themed activities, sharing moments of kindness and togetherness.

As we say goodbye to a very exciting January, we’re looking forward to all the fun February has in store at Archway Day Nursery. Over the past two weeks, the children have been learning all about vehicles, exploring everything from the smallest to the largest. They’ve also enjoyed discovering different kinds of animals, including wild and domestic animals, as well as fascinating sea creatures, through fun and engaging activities.