The Cabin at Barn Park Nursery

Tuesday 14th July.

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💙 Dads Stay & Play – What a Wonderful Day! 💙

A huge thank you to all of our dads, grandads, and special male role models who joined us yesterday for our Stay & Play session. It was fantastic to see so many families spending quality time together and sharing in the children's learning and play.

The children absolutely loved having you here! There was plenty of fun to be had with water play, playdough, outdoor adventures, and lots of opportunities to explore and play together. Seeing the smiles, laughter, and special moments shared between the children and their loved ones made the day truly memorable.

Thank you for taking the time to join us and make the event such a success. We hope you enjoyed it as much as the children did!

📸 Here are a few snapshots from our lovely afternoon. 💙

👨‍👧‍👦 Father's Day Stay & Play at The Cabin! 👨‍👦‍👦

We are excited to invite dads, grandads, stepdads and special father figures to join us for a Father's Day Stay & Play session on Monday 15th June from 2:00pm - 3:00pm.

⭐ One adult per child
⭐ Spaces must be booked in advance
⭐ Your child must be attending nursery on Monday 15th June to take part

Please email us or send us a message to reserve your place. We have limited spaces available, so booking is essential.

We look forward to celebrating with you and creating some special memories together!

💙 The Cabin at Barn Park Nursery

🦕🛁 Bathing the Dinosaurs! 🛁🦖
Today our little explorers discovered that even dinosaurs need a bath sometimes! The children were busy washing, scrubbing, splashing and caring for our muddy dinosaurs using water, foam, bowls and cloths.
As they worked together, the children showed fantastic teamwork, taking turns and sharing resources while engaging in imaginative play. They talked about the different dinosaurs, created their own stories and used descriptive language to explain what they were doing. There were plenty of opportunities for developing fine motor skills as little hands squeezed, scrubbed and washed away the mud.
Sensory play like this supports children's curiosity, creativity and communication skills while encouraging them to explore different textures and materials. It was wonderful to see the children's excitement as they transformed the muddy dinosaurs into clean and shiny prehistoric friends!
🦕 Exploring textures and sensory experiences
🦖 Developing language and storytelling skills
🦕 Building friendships through shared play
🦖 Strengthening fine motor skills and hand coordination
🦕 Encouraging curiosity and imaginative thinking
The dinosaurs are now sparkling clean and ready for their next adventure! ✨🦖💦

🦴🔍 Fossil Hunters! 🔍🦴

Today our children became fossil hunters as they searched for dinosaur bones hidden in the sand!

Using magnifying glasses and their detective skills, they carefully dug, discovered and explored different fossils. The children enjoyed talking about their finds, working together and learning more about dinosaurs and the world around them.

This fun activity helped to develop curiosity, communication, problem-solving skills and fine motor control, all through hands-on play.

We had lots of excited fossil hunters and some fantastic discoveries! 🦖✨

🦕🪥 Dinosaur Teeth Time at The Cabin! 🪥🦕

Yesterday our children became dinosaur dentists as they helped clean the teeth of some very messy prehistoric friends! Using toothbrushes, foam and lots of enthusiasm, the children carefully scrubbed away the "plaque" from the dinosaurs' teeth.

This exciting sensory activity sparked lots of conversations about why we brush our teeth, how to keep them healthy, and what might happen if we forget to clean them. The children showed great concentration as they squeezed, scooped, brushed and explored the different textures, all while developing their fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.

There were plenty of imaginative moments too, with the children taking on the role of dentists and caring for their dinosaurs, demonstrating kindness and an understanding of how we look after ourselves and others.

Learning through play is at the heart of everything we do, and this activity combined sensory exploration, communication, physical development and oral health awareness in a fun and memorable way.

We think our dinosaurs left with the biggest, brightest smiles! 😁🦖✨

🦕🔍 Dinosaur Dig Site Adventure! 🔍🦕

Our little palaeontologists had a fantastic time today exploring our dinosaur excavation tray! Armed with magnifying glasses, sieves, and lots of curiosity, the children carefully searched through the sensory materials to uncover hidden dinosaurs.

As they dug, discovered, and shared their finds, the children practised important skills including turn-taking, communication, patience, and working alongside their friends. There were lots of excited conversations as they compared their discoveries and helped each other search for more prehistoric treasures!

Learning through play is always an adventure, especially when dinosaurs are involved! 🦖✨

Today our little explorers put their problem-solving skills to the test with a dinosaur matching challenge! The children carefully looked at the different picture pieces, discussing what they could see and working out where each section belonged to complete the dinosaur.

This fun activity encouraged the children to use their observation skills, concentration, and critical thinking as they matched colours, shapes, and patterns to rebuild each dinosaur. There were lots of excited discussions, teamwork, and proud smiles when the dinosaurs were successfully completed!

We love seeing the children challenge themselves, persevere, and celebrate their achievements together. Well done, dinosaur detectives! 🌟🦕🦖

Today the children had a wonderful visit from Karen, and what a fantastic time they all had! 💕 From sharing stories and lots of laughter to cuddles, surprises, and plenty of excitement, there were smiles all around.

Looking through these photos, we're honestly not sure who had the most fun – the children or Karen! 😄 The joy, curiosity, and warmth shared during the visit created some truly special moments that everyone will remember.