Hillside House Nursery at Lyth Hill

Baby room children enjoyed taking part in a non-messy art activity called clingfilm painting. The children explored the different feelings of the paint underneath the clingfilm, using their hands to press and move the colours around. They showed curiosity and engagement as they began to create marks and patterns through their movements, developing their sensory awareness and early creative skills.

Preschool and Oaks Room had a fantastic time taking their learning outdoors as they enjoyed a lively session of Diddi Dance. The children loved moving to the music in the fresh air, practicing fun routines while building confidence, coordination, and teamwork. With plenty of space to stretch, spin, and jump, the outdoor setting made the experience even more exciting. Smiles and laughter filled the air as everyone joined in and celebrated the joy of dancing together.

At Hillside House, the children have loved taking part in special celebrations throughout the week. For occasions like Pancake Day and Chinese New Year, they enjoyed a variety of fun and hands-on activities that help them learn about different traditions. On Pancake Day, there was great excitement when our chef visited the preschool to show the children her impressive pancake-flipping skills, inspiring lots of smiles and eager helpers. During Chinese New Year, the children explored festive crafts, bright decorations, and cultural stories, making each celebration a memorable and enriching experience for everyone involved.

This Valentine’s Day at Hillside House, we wanted to take a moment to show our wonderful staff just how much they mean to us. We set up a cute Valentine’s table filled with lots of little treats as a small token of our gratitude and appreciation. It was our way of saying thank you for all their hard work, dedication, and the love and care they show every single day. We truly appreciate everything they do to make Hillside House such a warm, happy, and nurturing place for everyone. 💕

At Hillside House, love and learning filled every room as the children enjoyed a variety of Valentine’s activities tailored to their ages. In Preschool, the children explored sensory play with colourful rice, delighting in scooping, pouring, and feeling the different textures before creating their own beautiful Valentine’s cards to share with loved ones. In Oaks, the children engaged in a sensory tuft tray filled with colourful rice and soft tissue paper, using the materials to express different feelings and spark conversations about emotions in a creative and hands-on way. Meanwhile, in the Baby Room, little ones enjoyed filling and emptying drawn hearts with delicate petals, developing their fine motor skills, and had lots of fun colouring in hearts with chunky crayons, making their very first Valentine masterpieces.

Hillside House staff recently took part in paediatric first aid training, with a strong focus on teamwork and supporting one another. Staff worked closely together during practical activities, communicating clearly and building trust as a team. The session reinforced the importance of working collaboratively in emergency situations to ensure the best possible care and safety for every child.

Our preschool children loved exploring our forest school area, where curiosity led the way. They discovered sticks, leaves, and tiny creatures, using their senses to see, touch, and listen to the world around them. Through imaginative play and gentle adventures, the forest became a place to build confidence, teamwork, and a growing love for nature.

Today both Pre-school and Oaks children have enjoyed taking part in our Polar Express themed day, ahead of the Christmas festivities.
They enjoyed warm milk with whipped cream and re-created elements of the film.
All aboard the Hillside Express!!
Merry Christmas to all our children and families at Hillside.

How lucky are we to have this amazing outside area 🥰

The children have loved exploring the snow over the last two days 🛷☃️

Why not pop along to Llynclys Hall Farm Shop Sunday 27th and Tuesday 29th October to join in the fun with Jane from Pyjama Drama North Shropshire

Join me on our broom sticks along with frog, dog, cat and bird and your imagination. Let's zoom through the sky to Llynclys Hall Farm Shop , but be careful, a Witch Eating Dragon has taken my hat who can smell Witches from 100 miles away! But with a little bit of magic, my trusty broom and, of course, a little help from my friends, I’m going to get it back!

The audience will be actively encouraged to get involved, singing, dancing, playing games and taking on different roles.

In this one-person show, we don't use props, or wear costumes but instead use Pyjama Drama techniques to ignite children’s imaginations and create characters and stories they believe in whole-heartedly!

Grab your ticket now! (adults/carers are free!) Only £5.00 per child, sibling reduction
3-7 year olds.

The sessions are held in the barn so we can fly in any weather. We only need you and your imagination.

Fly along on Sunday 27th October and Tuesday 29th October at 10am. Please share far and wide to let all the witch clans in Shropshire know.

Booking essential - go to
https://www.pyjamadrama.com/shrewsbury-oswestry

This week the Acorns Room is learning about positive ways to manage transitions! So they've been up to lots of fun activities, like drawing and painting, and a fun trip to the farm!