Kids’ Corner Nursery Barlow

Offering the children the opportunity to experience ‘real tools’ can enhance their physical skills, whilst supporting their self confidence and self esteem.

Are you eligible for 2 year old funding? Give us a call at Kids’ Corner for more information. We can help you if your unsure.
Call Steph on 07522 987876 for more information and get you signed up.

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Are you looking for affordable and flexible childcare? Where your charged by the hour not for unwanted sessions?

Kids’ Corner is here to help we have 4 different settings which one will you choose?

Kids’ Corner nursery is a full day nursery in Barlow that cares for children aged 1-5 years. Based in the village hall we have a small baby room and a large toddler room with the most fabulous outside space.
Call Steph on 07522 987876.

Kids’ Corner Nursery is a full day nursery in Drax caring for children aged 0 - 5 years. It is a large baby room with free flow to a covered area and a small play ground and a large toddler room also with free flow into a large play ground, it has a large sand area and a sensory garden where we grow lots of fruits and vegetables. We have a beautiful sensory room for the children to chill out in and a focused activity room when our pre-school children can get ready for school.
We run a holiday club for school aged children 5 - 11 years.
Call Shelly on 07542 681373.

Kids’ Corner before and after school club at Barlow primary school.
For children aged 3 - 11 years.
Call Leanne on 07544 858329

Last but not least is

Kids’ Corner by the sea in Bridlington, this is a unique full day nursery right be the sea. It’s based in the old seaside museum and still has lots of it’s fabulous features. It has a sand castle room, train room and a cinema, it’s just fabulous.
Call Lauran on 07395 325940.

We offer the same quality childcare in all our settings. We also offer government funded hours.

Todays tuff tray .Tipping and pouring schema is a pattern of repeated actions .They are often described as children fascinations. It is a necessary step in their understanding of the world and themselves.

𝗙𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝘄𝘀 - safety in the home
As the weather gets warmer (hopefully) many of us are opening our windows to help to keep cool. The Child Accident Prevention Trust (CAPT) has noticed that during the summer months there is often a rise in the number of young children falling from windows.
Our youngest children are at more risk as they are curious and want to know what is happening outside, but they don't always understand the danger of leaning out too far. This is compounded by the fact that their heads are proportionately much bigger than ours in comparison to the rest of their body which can make them "top heavy".
CAPT also reminds us how quickly accidents can happen and before you know it a little one has climbed onto something to reach an open window. They recommend fitting catches, locks or restrictors to prevent your windows opening too wide.

The Queens Jubilee is a time to Celebrate together respecting each other’s believes and individuality . Teaching children respect for others and learning about different cultures and celebrations.

𝐊𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐧!
Sunny days may be few and far between but it's still important to keep our little ones safe as they can become quite ill in hot weather from dehydration, heat exhaustion/heat stroke and sunburn. The NHS have put together some tips and advice to keep children happy and healthy in the sun.
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/baby/first-aid-and-safety/safety/safety-in-the-sun/

Naturally Dyed Dandelion Play Dough Recipe

𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗱𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵!
At this time of year there seems to be dandelions everywhere. They bring a real burst of colour to our lives and no one seems to mind if you pick them!!
We've been enhancing our playdough using natural resources for years but found this recipe for dying the playdough using dandelions and thought we'd give it a go. It's very simple but gives some great results.
https://parentingchaos.com/diy-dandelion-playdough/?fbclid=IwAR2eyLw0WywRBZUMS_0-2KHOMrJSmzseZ47gDdsH8fsHIj60vRxpkdc0v2E

Naturally Dyed Dandelion Play Dough Recipe Learn how to naturally dye homemade playdough using dandelions with this simple tutorial + video. Inside of this post we will show you how to create a vibrant yellow play dough using simple ingredients that

𝙂𝙖𝙧𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙒𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙚
Children often have an innate connection to nature and find it totally absorbing as they make sense of the world around them. Who hasn't been on a walk with a little one where there's more stopping than walking each time a new bug or flower is discovered!
The RSPB have put together some tips to help us make our gardens/outdoor spaces more wildlife friendly from homes for mini-beasts to attracting hedgehogs.
Click on the link below for some ideas that you and your children can work on together building their sense of connection to the natural world around them.
https://www.rspb.org.uk/birds-and-wildlife/advice/gardening-for-wildlife/

𝙀𝙖𝙧𝙡𝙮 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣
Supporting our children to develop their communication and language skills is so important. This is a useful reminder from The Speech Practice that sometimes the simplest of things can help.

Reading to children. The benefits include comfort and reassurance. Confidence and security , relaxation and happiness. It also builds vocabulary and feeds the imagination.

Can having a baby make you feel lonely? A guide to postpartum loneliness

Sometimes💜being💜a💜new💜mum💜can💜be💜lonely
Being at home with a new baby can be overwhelming and for some new mums quite a lonely experience as they adjust to new circumstances and get to know their baby.
BBC Tiny Happy People with the the help of Homestart have put together some tips and advice - follow the link below if you would like to know more
https://www.bbc.co.uk/tiny-happy-people/new-parent-loneliness/zhpmjsg?fbclid=IwAR0J_9amT1ZIPvOOwsZJ4NL-L5YEB9rDm9hT6HLsPqUaExtT0HeZMzwmFLc

Can having a baby make you feel lonely? A guide to postpartum loneliness Being a new mum can be a lonely experience no matter when you give birth, this has only been heightened by the coronavirus pandemic. We spoke to Home-Start for tips on how to deal with loneliness.

Get your name down for our open day. Come and see where we’re moving too and what we will be offering.

Lullaby Trust publications

Sᴀғᴇ Sʟᴇᴇᴘ Aᴅᴠɪᴄᴇ
The Lullaby Trust has a range of publications that provide support and advice for families around safer sleeping and some of these such as the "Easy Read" cards are available in over 20 different languages. These cards are great to share with new and expectant parents.
Download your copies for free at
https://www.lullabytrust.org.uk/professionals/publications

Lullaby Trust publications The Lullaby Trust has a range of publications that provide support and advice.

💙👶🏻Baby & Toddler Swimming Lessons👧🏽🧡
💦Selby & Bubwith💦

Summer is the perfect time to get your little one started on their journey to swimming. We have two beautiful pools in the Selby area with our amazing teacher Amelia.

She is looking forward to welcoming lots of new faces to our classes at these two stunning venues:

🌟Everlast Gym, Selby🌟

💙Monday 10am (9-18months) 2 spaces
🧡Monday 10.30am (3-4years) 1 space
💙Monday 11am (6-12months) 3 spaces
🧡Monday 11.30am (0-12months)

🌟Willow Lodge, Bubwith🌟

💙Tuesday 9am (1.5-2.5years) 1 space
🧡Tuesday 9.30am (6-18months) 2 spaces
💙Tuesday 10am (1-2years) 1 space
🧡Tuesday 10.30am (2.5-3.5years) 1 space

💙Wednesday 9am (6-18months) 1 space
🧡Wednesday 9.30am(3-4years) 1 space
💙Wednesday 10am (1-2years) 1 space
🧡Wednesday 10.30am (3-12months) 1 space

For more info:

📨PM the page
☎️01423 457000
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Come and join us on our opening day 🎉 give Shelly a call for more information and put your name down x

𝐻𝑎𝑣𝑒 𝑎 𝑙𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑙𝑦 𝑑𝑎𝑦 𝑡𝑜𝑑𝑎𝑦 - 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑠ℎ𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑎 𝑠𝑚𝑖𝑙𝑒!

T̐̈o̐̈p̐̈ ̐̈T̐̈i̐̈p̐̈s̐̈ ̐̈f̐̈o̐̈r̐̈ ̐̈l̐̈i̐̈t̐̈t̐̈l̐̈e̐̈ ̐̈o̐̈n̐̈e̐̈s̐̈ ̐̈a̐̈n̐̈d̐̈ ̐̈t̐̈h̐̈e̐̈i̐̈r̐̈ ̐̈t̐̈e̐̈e̐̈t̐̈h̐̈

Are you wondering when you should start brushing your child's teeth? Perhaps your child has sensory needs and doesn't like getting their teeth brushed?
BBC Tiny Happy People have put together some great information and advice for helping you to keep little teeth strong and healthy - click on the link below to find out more
https://www.bbc.co.uk/tiny-happy-people/dentist-q-a/z6jbydm?fbclid=IwAR2xgE2OLjk2UjKPJ-TiB1gRrpH_avZgGxksm29APKQQEylWedi6KinnUuc

Love Monster - How to talk to your child about emotions

𝙏𝙖𝙡𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙤 𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙧𝙚𝙣 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙞𝙧 𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙛𝙚𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙨

It can be difficult to know how to talk to young children about their emotions. From an early age children start to develop their emotional and social skills and by talking to them we can help them to learn to understand and recognise how they are feeling.
The cbeebies website has some helpful advice and support - click on the link below to find out more
https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/grownups/talking-to-your-child-about-emotions-love-monster

Love Monster - How to talk to your child about emotions Managing your feelings is tough work for adults let alone young children. Love Monster is a delightful character who provides a great role model when it comes to learning about emotional and social development. Children’s social and emotional skills begin to develop from a very young age. Building...

Not all learning is done at a desk. Why not mix it up by enriching your outdoor space this is an easy and simple example of learning whilst outdoors and at play!

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Make your own at home
𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀
1 large container ( something see through like a jar is good so that everyone can see the mixing)
1/2 cup washing up liquid
2 teaspoons of sugar
𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗱
Pour the washing up liquid into the jar
Add the water
Add the sugar and stir gently

You can use just about anything to make the bubbles if you do not already have a bubble wand. Below are a few we've tried:
Round biscuit cutters - dip the edge in and blow gently
Pipe cleaners - make into a circle or try another shape
Plastic funnel - this already has a natural shape for a bubble wand. Use the large end to dip in your mixture and the small end to blow.

HOW TO EASILY MAKE RECYCLED PAPER WITH PRESCHOOLERS

Earth💚Day💚2022
Did you know that today is Earth Day - a chance to think about our beautiful planet and what we can do to ensure it is just as beautiful for generations to come? The theme for this year is 𝙄𝙣𝙫𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙞𝙣 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙚𝙩.
In early years we can support our children's understanding of what it means to live more sustainable lives by tapping into their interests and innate connection to nature. We have the opportunity to build build strong foundations in their learning that will last a lifetime and beyond.

What about having a go at making your own recycled paper and giving children a real insight into what's involved in the process? The link below shows how one pre-school settling gave this a go.
(𝑇𝑖𝑝: 𝑡𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡𝑠 𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑒𝑡𝑐ℎ𝑒𝑑 𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑟 𝑎 𝑟𝑒𝑠ℎ𝑎𝑝𝑒𝑑 𝑚𝑒𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑐𝑜𝑎𝑡 ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑔𝑒𝑟 𝑚𝑎𝑘𝑒 𝑔𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑡 𝑠𝑖𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑠 𝑤ℎ𝑒𝑛 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑔𝑒𝑡 𝑡𝑜 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑔𝑒 𝑖𝑓 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑑𝑜𝑛'𝑡 ℎ𝑎𝑣𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑓𝑟𝑎𝑚𝑒𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑦 𝑢𝑠𝑒.)
https://www.youclevermonkey.com/2014/07/making-recycled-paper.html

HOW TO EASILY MAKE RECYCLED PAPER WITH PRESCHOOLERS Recycling Paper at Preschool - A hands-on look at how paper is made. Perfect way for preschoolers to see (and feel) how paper is recycled into new paper | you clever monkey

Kids’ Corner Childcare in Camblesforth and Kids’ Corner Pre-School in Drax will be moving into there new home in June. We are excited to be moving into the old Drax Primary school which has been empty for many years. It will be so good to get the school full of little people again 🥰 We will have an open day on the 4th of June 10am till 1pm so you can come and see how the school has been bought back to life and still enjoy the jubilee celebrations 🎉🎉🎉

Weaning | Start for Life

𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴?
As part of a new campaign to support parents a Weaning Hub has been launched by the NHS that features lots of tips, guidelines and recipes. The hub provides information all in one place to better support parents and reduce confusion and is backed by experts, including GP Dr Zoe Williams and nutritionist and author Charlotte Stirling-Reed.
Click on the link below to find out more
https://www.nhs.uk/start4life/weaning/

Weaning | Start for Life Weaning means introducing your baby to solid foods alongside their usual breast milk or infant formula. We’re here to guide you through the weaning journey and explain what it all means.

WHAT DO WE MEAN BY MARK MAKING?

Mark making is sometimes referred to as emergent writing. It is the first step in children’s journey towards the type of writing that can be read and understood by others. Children often enjoy Mark making on the floor with large paper and crayons.

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Often at this time of year there seems to be an increase in the number of children with chicken pox. The NHS have put together some information and guidance about what to do if you think your child has chicken pox.
Click on the link below to find out more
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/chickenpox

Welcome to our new children and families. We are looking forward to getting to know you and having a fabulous time at nursery 😀

Childcare Choices from GOV.UK

Child aged 2? Getting government help with your income? Your child may qualify for 15 hours a week of free early education. Give Nic a call for more information on 07522 987876

https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/?fbclid=IwAR3Iqm9sQS03-8CXyzbGCdCMNhigShldQEH2xWeqovMr9veUOaG9Rpgm_kA_aem_ASvmlBh16Ec_lL8Wj-vU8yFHlTHccqEl4Jc4G55QtYbHf69QNp7o_CPg2Phs7mivZhe93oowRj1bGkCCj5x_LSCh0oU5H5T7T5J5IyfpUaXN9508_Bx2HtlQky_veLd6laO3wv5bY9ucPFIU75rwEbTm

Childcare Choices from GOV.UK All about Government help with childcare costs, including 15 to 30 hours free childcare, Tax-Free Childcare, tax credits, Universal Credit, vouchers and support while you study

Why working with parents is key to tackling early years underfunding

When will the government listen 🤷‍♀️

https://www.nurseryworld.co.uk/opinion/article/why-working-with-parents-is-key-to-tackling-early-years-underfunding?fbclid=IwAR2zxA4kBA9F0Aer-Lb9khkA7ONiQFWZUL7CwXKo5M-JSUDYsfjly2jnFtE

Why working with parents is key to tackling early years underfunding Parents can be the sector's greatest allies in fighting for more funding, says Neil Leitch

Well what a busy weekend!!

Yesterday we had the pleasure of joining a special little girls birthday party where we had a fantastic afternoon. Such a lovely family who made us feel very welcome and the children did an fabulous job of decorating Fudge and feeding him carrots 🥕!!

Then it was home for a lovely bath in the sun for Fudge before playtime in the field 🦄🦄🦄

https://www.facebook.com/Regmairponyvisits/

𝘾𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙉𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙝 𝙔𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙧𝙚 𝙁𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙨!
See below for details of some free parenting courses for families in North Yorkshire. Thank you for the North Yorkshire West 0-19 Healthy Child Team for sharing.

𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝘆𝗴𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻
Did you know that Boots have a campaign called "Ask for Jesse" that is aimed at helping to support vulnerable families with children aged between 3 and 5 to access free oral hygiene products?
A family in need can simply "ask for Jesse" and a member of the Boots team will discretely provide them with free oral hygiene products. The scheme runs in many of the stores across the UK.

✨ENCLOSING SCHEMA✨Children will often make boundaries around themselves such as a fort or a fence to enclose themselves in. They might also enclose items in boxes or containers as well as drawing borders on pictures. This shows their interest in ordering and organising things and spaces.

Government funding drives up childcare prices

More than a third of early years providers in England planning to increase childcare fees this year say they would not do so if government funding was enough to adequately cover their costs, while four in 10 said that they would be raising childcare fees by a smaller amount, a new survey by the Alliance has revealed.

Commenting, Alliance CEO Neil Leitch said: “Providers are now facing a cliff edge, with more than a third of early years businesses currently operating at a loss (30%) and even more (34%) expecting to operate at a loss in a years’ time – but this could all be avoided if the government finally admitted there is a problem and took action to plug the widening funding gap.

“Early years providers offer a lifeline for working parents and vital early education for young children, but it is becoming near-impossible for them to offer these critical services at affordable prices. The government needs to address the sector’s funding gap before more parents – and especially mothers – are forced to pay ever-increasing prices and compromise their careers to ensure their child can receive good quality care and education.”

Read more here: https://www.eyalliance.org.uk/news/2022/03/government-funding-drives-childcare-prices

Government funding drives up childcare prices Cost-of-living crisis hits the early years sector