Fun Box Day Nursery Ltd

The hidden early maths skills children need before school 🔢🔺🔶👉

The Hidden Early Maths Skills Children Need Before School When parents think about maths, they often think about counting. But the most important early maths skills children need before school are often hidden within everyday play. From spotting patterns and recognising shapes to measuring, comparing and problem-solving, young children develop mathematical...

Is your child starting in Reception class this September?

Come along to our fun, free school starter socials at Totton Library! Discover what the library has to offer; plus meet other families starting their school journey this September.

- Saturday 20 June: 2pm
- Monday 22 June: 10am
- Tuesday 21 July: 2pm
- Friday 24 July: 10am

Enjoy Lego, games and starting school stories!

With this week being the hottest on record, learn How to keep children safe in hot weather 🌞👉

How to Keep Children Safe in Hot Weather ☀️💦 As temperatures rose this week, our children enjoyed water fights, ice rescues, fishing games and water wheel experiments while learning how to stay cool and safe. In this article, we explore why babies and young children are more vulnerable to hot weather, the signs of overheating and dehydration,....

Struggling With Big Feelings? Elmer Might Help More Than You Think 🐘👉

What Elmer the Elephant Teaches Children About Emotional Regulation What does Elmer the Elephant teach children about emotional regulation? At Fun Box Day Nursery, we explored how stories, play and supportive relationships help children recognise, express and manage big feelings safely. Through colourful Elmer activities, emotional literacy games, messy play and sto...

What school readiness look like (It might not what you think) 👉

What School Readiness Really Looks Like (It Might Not Be What You Think) 🌍✂️🎶 School readiness is about far more than numbers and letters. 🌱 This week at nursery, the children explored maps, music, independence and sensory play while building confidence, communication and curiosity through everyday experiences. From creating passports to cutting strawberries independently,...