Co-op Childcare Watford South

🐶🐱🐦Happy National Pet Day!🐰🐹🐠

Today Pre-school celebrated all of the weird and wonderful pets that we love and call our own. They started off by creating the story of Dear Zoo- they painted different boxes and then matched the shape and size of the animals to them. They spent all morning retelling the story to one another, using their props and deciding which animals they would like most as pets!

In the afternoon, they made their own pet shop using the different animal puppets and soft toys brought in from home. They loved sharing their own photos of the pets they have at home and in their families, they did a show and tell to explain who they were and why they are special💙

World Book Day 2026📖
Colleague edition💛

Wow, wow, wow...I am lost for words at this years colleague outfits! What an incredible team we are, we really do love a dress up day at Watford South! The amount of time, love and effort you have all put into your outfits today is beyond outstanding! You all make this team what is it and show up everyday ready to deliver the highest quality of teaching there is to our children! Absolutely phenomenal, every single one of you!💛

We would love to hear who your favourite character from today is in the comments!🤩

Also... a little challenge for you all... Where's Wally been hiding today?🤣

World Book Day 2026📖
Activities edition!

Today has been filled with incredible themed activities!

Baby room's focus today was The Hungry Caterpillar! They started the day with having a fruit frenzy taste test! Everyone tried all of the different fruits from the book just like the Caterpillar! They didn't eat leaves after though, we promise!🤣
Then later in the day, they made their own Caterpillar using paper plates; they painted them independently and now they are going around the room feeding him lots of different role play food!

Toddler room's focus today was The Gruffalo! They have been learning about the story throughout the week and have already done some amazing activities. They made their own Gruffalo Cafe where everyone made their own Roasted Fox, Owl Ice cream and Scrambled Snake! I hope they get 5 stars from EHO!🤣
They then used the Gruffalo to host a garden talk, where they discussed how privates are private with the PANTS book & Pantosaurus.

Pre-school's focus today was Alice and Wonderland and the power of free play reading. Everyone had the chance to stand at the front of the class and read from their favourite stories. This promotes independence and confidence which our children most certainly have🤣For tea, they hosted a Mad Hatter's Tea Party. Everyone made white rabbit ears which they laid out on the tables.

It truly is one of our favourite days here at Watford South, we are so invested in little readers and the power of reading💙

World Book Day 2026!📖

Thank you to all of our amazing children who dressed up for World Book Day! This post is showcasing all of the amazing characters that were brought to life today! Everyone has had an absolute blast! From Princesses, to Witches, to Cowboys and even little Caterpillars! You all looked incredible💚 We really do love a dress up day here at Watford South!❤️

❤️🧡💛💚Happy Holi🩵💙🩷💜

"Holi is a vibrant Hindu festival known as the 'Festival of Colours' celebrating the arrival of spring, the triumph of good over evil, and love!"🕉️

We have had a great day celebrating Holi today with our friends and lots of colourful activities and outfits! It was the perfect day for the sun to start shining for the celebration of the start of Spring!☀️🌷

Each room celebrated in their own way, from making colourful sand, to tuff trays filled with the most colourful resources, to drawing around each other on easel paper and putting paint splatters all over!🫟

Run, run, run as fast as you can, you can't catch me, I'm THE GINGERBREAD MAN!👨‍🍳

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🌙Ramadan🌙

"Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. It is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting, communal prayer, reflection, and community. It is also the month in which the Quran is believed to have been revealed to the Islamic prophet Muhammad."

Pancake Day/Shrove Tuesday!🥞

On Tuesday, we celebrated Pancake Day also known as Shrove Tuesday!
"It is the day before Lent begins (Ash Wednesday), traditionally a final feast day to use up ingredients like eggs, milk, and sugar before the 40-day Lenten fast, celebrated by making and eating pancakes, often with lemon and sugar or other toppings."

❤️Chinese New Year❤️

"The Lunar New Year in 2026 welcomes the Year of the Horse, according to the Chinese lunar calendar. Celebrated by millions around the world, this is a time for cultural traditions, family reunions, and hopes for good fortune in the coming year."

In 2026, the cycle brings us to the Horse, the seventh animal in the zodiac order🐎
The Horse embodies enthusiasm, speed and fieriness, bringing a year focused on bold moves and exploration.❤️🧡💛

🩷❤️Happy Valentines Day❤️🩷

A day full of love, gratitude and friendship. Beautiful moments shared today between each other. Taking a moment to step back from the chaos and share a nice thought or moment between friends and colleagues. 💗