The POD

10/10/2025

The POD is now owned by Kids Planet - you can find them over at https://www.facebook.com/p/Kids-Planet-The-Pod-Handforth-61576144349845/

Our amazing nursery is bursting with Early Years experts, so your child is always in safe hands. On our planet, your child can reach for the stars and shine bright! Book a show around today to experience all of this and so much more. ❤️

28/02/2025

✨ February at POD – a short month but a FULL one ✨

From birthday bashes and storytelling magic to spreading kindness and going on Pokémon hunts, February has been FULL of fun, learning, and unforgettable moments! 🎉

🦁 Jungle crafts & charades in Preschool
💛 Acts of kindness & love-filled surprises
📖 Books that sparked imaginations
✏️ Mark-making magic to build early writing skills
⚡ Pokémon Day fun led by our very own expert, James!

We’ve wrapped it all up in our February Round-Up blog - take a look at everything we got up to! ☕✨

https://www.practicallyfamily.co.uk/post/february-at-pod-a-month-of-love-laughter-legendary-celebrations

25/02/2025

With gentle determination, a wealth of knowledge, and a heart full of passion for inclusivity, Rachael inspires everyone at POD to aim high and dream big! 💛

And when she’s not making a difference at POD, she’s hitting all the right notes in her singing lessons! 🎤✨

Drop a 🎶 in the comments if your PODder has been inspired by Rachael’s kindness and encouragement!

21/02/2025

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19/02/2025

📚✨ Five Brilliant Books to Read This Black History Month! ✨📚

Books have the power to open little minds, spark big conversations, and celebrate the world around us. This Black History Month, we’re sharing five fantastic picture books that highlight inspiring figures, cultural heritage, and everyday joy!

From dreamers and explorers to kindness and courage, these stories are perfect for reading together at home. 💛

📖 Discover our top picks & how to bring them to life in our latest blog

https://www.practicallyfamily.co.uk/post/5-brilliant-books-to-read-with-kids-this-black-history-month

17/02/2025

😍 Our PODders have the BEST smiles 😍

There’s nothing better than a big beaming smile, and today, Podders are spreading them far and wide! 💛✨

From helping a friend, sharing a toy, or simply saying something kind, we’re going the extra mile to make someone’s day a little brighter for , just because we can!

And the best thing about a smile? It’s completely free to share! 😊💛

14/02/2025

💖✨ Love is in the air at POD! ✨💖

In the run up to Valentine’s Day, we’ve been spreading the love and thinking about all the wonderful people who make our world special. From family and friends to teachers and teddies, we’ve been celebrating love in all its shapes and sizes! 💛

📚 Our stories have brought love to life! We’ve been reading 'Love Grows Everywhere' - a beautiful reminder that love isn’t just one thing—it’s old, new, big, small, and found in the most unexpected places. And, of course, our wayward Loveosaurus in 'How to Catch a Loveosaurus', has been up to mischief, proving that even a runaway dino can spread kindness! 🦖💘

✨ Love potions, special surprises, and a little POD magic have made today extra special… and let’s just say, parents - you might want to keep an eye out at pick-up time! 😉🎁

12/02/2025

📚✨ Book of the Month: How to Catch a Loveosaurus! ✨🦖💖

Love, kindness, and… dinosaurs?! 🦕💛 Sounds like the perfect combination to us! This month at POD, we’re on the hunt for the Loveosaurus - a sneaky dinosaur who’s escaped the museum, spreading love and kindness wherever he goes!

Our PODders haven’t just been reading the story though – they’ve lived it! 🎭 The POD Theatre transformed into a scene straight from the book, complete with theatre seats, admission tickets, and rose petals for a magical puppet show retelling. Watching them giggle and join the chase was pure storytelling joy! 📖✨

Because let’s be honest, the world is a better place with a little more love, kindness… and dinosaurs! 🦖💖

11/02/2025

🎨✨ Meet Ty – Our Craft Conjurer Extraordinaire! ✨🎨

If there’s a glitter explosion or a masterpiece in the making, you can bet Ty is behind it! From turning everyday bits and bobs into works of art to dreaming up new, exciting projects, her creativity knows no bounds! 🖌️🎭

Whether it’s painting, sculpting, or crafting something completely out-of-the-box (or from a box!), Ty is always ready to spark imaginations and encourage little hands to create with confidence 🌟

Drop a 🎨 in the comments if your PODder loves getting crafty with Ty!

10/02/2025

✨ Jump into January with us! ✨

From big milestones to even bigger celebrations, January was a whirlwind of fun, learning, and magical moments at POD! 🎉

We’ve been busy moving, making, exploring, and celebrating - but we won’t spoil all the surprises here! Want to see what we’ve been up to? Dive into our latest blog for a peek at all the excitement - link in bio 👆

https://www.practicallyfamily.co.uk/post/jumping-into-january-a-month-of-fun-learning-big-celebrations-at-pod

07/02/2025

💖 Love is more than words - it’s what we do that counts! 💖

This Valentine’s, show little ones that love is as much about action as it is the words, ‘I love you’. Kindness coupons are a fun and creative way to bring this to life for them - think helping with dinner, sharing with a friend, or a big bear hug! 🥰

Want to keep the kids busy this weekend and spread a little love at the same time? Our latest blog will help you with this LOVEly activity at home.

https://www.practicallyfamily.co.uk/post/love-in-action-kindness-coupons-for-kids