Little Giggles Private Day Nursery & Preschool - Edgeley, Stockport

Last week with the weather being so warm and beautiful, we wanted to treat our little ones while still promoting healthy eating and instilling important habits early on.
So we decided to make smoothies with them! We went on a trip to our local supermarket so we could factor in the children's interests. We walked down the fruit and vegetable aisle, showing them different fruits and letting them pick up the ones that interested them.
We included a variety of delicious ingredients, such as fruits like blueberries, apricots, strawberries, and grapes. We thoroughly enjoyed exploring the fruits, the practitioner cut the pieces up very small before being blended and allowed the children to have a small taste of each one so they could appreciate the different flavours and textures individually before they were taken to the kitchen to be blended with some cherry flavoured greek yoghurt. We then served the smoothies alongside their snacks. They had an absolute blast trying something new, exploring the tangy, sweet, and creamy flavours.
The practitioners also joined in, modelling the healthy aspect of this activity and demonstrating how fun it is for the little ones to try new, nutritious options.

🌟We are delighted to announce that our Employee of the Month for June goes to Sabrina🌟

This certificate is proudly presented to Sabrina in recognition of her outstanding performance, dedication, professionalism, and valuable contributions to the team. Her supportiveness, reassurance, and willingness to assist colleagues with training and any challenges they encounter have made a significant impact on our team's success.

Additionally, her commitment to helping prepare for graduation has been greatly appreciated. Sabrina’s positive attitude, leadership, and dedication exemplify the values of our organisation and make her truly deserving of this recognition.

We are so happy that you are back! 💛

The children enjoyed a circle time discussion as part of our communication and language curriculum, focusing on mini beasts and their habitats.
The children were encouraged to share their previous knowledge and experiences. We introduced new vocabulary, including habitat, insects, wings, antennae, crawl, and cocoon, while engaging them in questions about where mini beasts live and how they develop. Following the discussion, the children took part in a bug hunt in the Preschool garden, using magnifying glasses and bug viewers to look closely under leaves, logs, and plants. Their excitement grew as they discovered worms, ants, spiders, snails, and other small creatures.
To enhance their understanding, we explored the life cycle of butterflies through the story of The Very Hungry Caterpillar, discussing the stages from egg to caterpillar, chrysalis, and butterfly. The children made great efforts to sequence the life cycle correctly using cards. The exploration continued with constructing a bug hotel out of natural materials like sticks, leaves, and recycled items, discussing the importance of safe habitats for insects.

It has truly been a wonderful week of discovery!

Last week uur little ones had a wonderful time celebrating National Picnic Week by enjoying their snack together in our nursery garden. The children loved sitting on blankets with their friends, chatting, laughing, and sharing the experience of eating outdoors. It was a lovely opportunity to develop their social skills, encourage independence, and enjoy the fresh air while making happy memories together.
Outdoor experiences like this help children build friendships, develop communication skills, and promote a love for nature and the outdoors. What a fantastic way to enjoy snack time! 🧺😋🦋

🏴♥️🤍Little Gigglers are cheering for England!🤍♥️🏴

🏴Last week in Little Gigglers, we enjoyed discussing the World Cup! The children had a fantastic time creating their own flags using red paint to show support for England. They expressed their creativity, with some even using their hands to craft unique interpretations of the flag!🏴

🏴We also had great fun outside, practicing our goal-scoring skills in the garden! The children were excited to play football together, running around, chasing the ball, and having fun with their friends.🏴

These activities help with their physical development by strengthening leg muscles, improving fine motor skills, and enhancing hand-eye coordination.

🏴⚽So, let’s chant together: Come on, England! Little Gigglers believe in you!!!🏴⚽

This week, the children had a fantastic time exploring colours through a range of fun, creative activities.
They used primary paints and were encouraged to mix them to create new shades. Our Preschool children recognised familiar colours and eagerly experimented, predicting what would happen when blending two colours. Their curiosity shone through as they observed the changes in the paint.
During the activity, they enjoyed chatting with their friends and the practitioner, sharing their thoughts and observations. It was delightful to see them engage with the concept of colour and support one another while exploring their creativity!

Happy 2 Year Anniversary Kieran!

Thank you for working so hard not only at Edgeley but also covering Great Moor during their times in need, it is very much appreciated.

You absolutely smashed your Production Chef Level 2 and we are so proud of you, keep up the amazing work!

In Little Laughters this week, the excitement has been building as we get ready for the World Cup!
We started by chatting with the children about their experiences of football, asking who has played the game or watched matches on television. We then explored how teams from countries around the world come together to compete for the famous trophy.
To celebrate, the children have been busy creating their own colourful World Cup bunting to decorate the room and designing flags to wave with pride.
Out in the garden, we have been practising our football skills, from dribbling and passing to scoring goals. There has been lots of enthusiasm, teamwork, and cheering along the way. Who knows - we may even have a future star in the making!

Which team will you be supporting this World Cup ⚽🏆🌎

We're going on a bear hunt, we're going to catch a big one. What a beautiful day; we're not scared!

Today in Little Babblers, we wanted to explore the story of the bear hunt in an exciting way for our babies. We started by sitting and reading the story together in the morning, looking at the pictures and what areas and parts there were. We then decorated our outdoor area to represent different parts of the story.
We set up trays for a sensory walking experience, with one filled with mud, another with water, and a third with shaving foam to mimic snow. We hung green streamers for the children to weave in and out of, representing the grass they had to traverse. Additionally, we transformed a ball pit into a cave, hiding some teddy bears inside for the babies to discover. We had an amazing time exploring this area, playing with various textures and resources while bringing to life such a beloved story.

To enhance the experience, we displayed printed pictures representing different areas from the story. There were multiple bears on the wall that we could count together; the practitioner happily counted the bears with the babies, who were eager to join in with the language.

We had a fantastic time with this activity, and it was very exciting to explore it outside. Well done, Little Babblers!

During our Personal, Social and Emotional Development activity centred on healthy eating, the children had a fantastic time exploring various fruits.
We discussed how these delicious foods help us stay healthy and strong, looking at bananas, pineapples, apples, and melons. The children shared their favourite fruits with each other and our team, which encouraged great conversation. They had the chance to choose fruits for their fruit kebabs and used child-safe knives to carefully cut the soft fruit with some assistance when needed.
Our Preschool children showcased their control, independence, and hand-eye coordination as they worked diligently to cut their fruit.
Afterwards, they threaded the pieces onto sticks to create their own kebabs. It was wonderful to see them take pride in their creations and enjoy tasting the fruits, fostering a positive attitude towards healthy eating and self-care.