Play and Learn Nursery and Pre-School

20/10/2025

🎨 Exploring Colours and Creativity! 🌈

Our little artist had a wonderful time experimenting with bright paints today! Using her hands to mix and press colours, she explored textures, patterns, and how colours blend together, all while strengthening her fine motor skills and imagination. 💛❤️💚

Under the EYFS 2025 framework, activities like this support early communication, physical development, and expressive arts, and most importantly, they’re lots of fun! 🌟

09/10/2025

🎨👑 "Little Hands, Big Creativity!" 👑🎨

Today, our little artists got busy designing their very own crowns! Using glue, sequins, and colorful paper shapes, the children explored their creativity while strengthening essential early learning skills.

Through this simple yet meaningful activity, our children are developing:
✨ Fine Motor Skills – using small muscles in their hands and fingers to pick up sequins and apply glue precisely.
🧠 Cognitive Development – planning their designs, making choices about color and pattern, and expressing individuality.
💬 Communication & Language – talking about their creations and describing what makes each crown special.
💞 Personal, Social & Emotional Growth – taking pride in their achievements and building confidence through creative play.

At [Preschool Name], every sparkle, shape, and smile supports our children’s journey through the EYFS curriculum, helping them learn through purposeful, hands-on experiences.

👀 We love watching curiosity turn into confidence—one craft at a time!

📅 Want to see your child thrive in a creative and nurturing environment?
👉 Book a visit today or message us to learn more about our early years program.

09/10/2025

🎨👑 "Little Hands, Big Creativity!" 👑🎨

Today, our little artists got busy designing their very own crowns! Using glue, sequins, and colorful paper shapes, the children explored their creativity while strengthening essential early learning skills.

Through this simple yet meaningful activity, our children are developing:
✨ Fine Motor Skills – using small muscles in their hands and fingers to pick up sequins and apply glue precisely.
🧠 Cognitive Development – planning their designs, making choices about color and pattern, and expressing individuality.
💬 Communication & Language – talking about their creations and describing what makes each crown special.
💞 Personal, Social & Emotional Growth – taking pride in their achievements and building confidence through creative play.

At [Preschool Name], every sparkle, shape, and smile supports our children’s journey through the EYFS curriculum, helping them learn through purposeful, hands-on experiences.

👀 We love watching curiosity turn into confidence—one craft at a time!

📅 Want to see your child thrive in a creative and nurturing environment?
👉 Book a visit today or message us to learn more about our early years.

06/10/2025

✨ “Learning through creativity!” ✨

Today our little learners explored Expressive Arts and Design by creating their very own faces using cardboard, yarn, pom-poms, googly eyes and lots of imagination! 🎨👦👧

This fun, hands-on activity supports the EYFS curriculum by helping children to:
✅ Develop fine motor skills through cutting, sticking and handling small objects ✂️
✅ Build creativity and imagination by designing unique facial features 🎭
✅ Strengthen communication and language as they describe their creations 🗣️
✅ Explore emotions and identity, recognising similarities and differences in people 😊

At our setting, every activity is designed to inspire curiosity, confidence and creativity—giving children the tools to express themselves while having fun. 💡🌟

👉 Parents, would you like your child to experience learning that blends fun with education? Enquire today to secure a place for your little one! 📩

06/10/2025

✨ "Look at what are creating in this autumn!" ✨

At Play & Learn, we believe every leaf, colour and number is a chance to spark curiosity and learning. 🍂🎨🔢

In this activity, the children explored Autumn leaves and number stamps through paint and sensory play. This hands-on experience supports multiple areas of the EYFS curriculum:

🌱 Communication & Language – talking about colours, numbers, and textures.
🖌️ Expressive Arts & Design – using leaves and sponges to make unique prints, experimenting with patterns and creativity.
🔢 Mathematics – recognising numbers, counting, and matching them during stamping fun.
🤲 Physical Development – building fine motor skills by handling leaves, sponges, and paint tools.
🌍 Understanding the World – exploring natural resources and discussing seasonal changes.

💡 Activities like this nurture children’s imagination while connecting learning to the world around them. Every brush stroke and number print is a step towards building confidence, problem-solving skills, and a love for learning.

👉 Parents, what’s your child’s favourite Autumn activity? 🍁

Comment below — we’d love to hear and maybe try it in class!

25/09/2025

🏗️ Creative Construction
Through block play, children develop Mathematics (shapes, balance, spatial awareness), Physical Development (fine motor skills), and Expressive Arts & Design as they create imaginative structures. Problem-solving and persistence shine through this activity.

25/09/2025

🏖️ Sensory & Social Play
Sand play fosters Communication & Language and Personal, Social & Emotional Development, as children share tools, take turns, and talk about their creations. It also supports Understanding the World through sensory exploration and imaginative role-play. We make sure our children experience all of all these in our setting

25/09/2025

🎨 Creative Expression
Art activities like painting and gluing feathers encourage Expressive Arts & Design, helping children explore colour, texture, and creativity. This also builds fine motor skills and self-confidence as they bring their ideas to life. Teaching our children on the right path

25/09/2025

🌱 Exploring the World
This little explorer from our excellent nursery is discovering the wonders of nature with the support of a caring adult. Activities like this encourage Understanding the World, spark curiosity, and develop observation skills while supporting language development through new vocabulary.

29/08/2025

29/08/2025

Now Enrolling for Autumn 2025 & Spring 2026! 🌟

Looking for a warm, welcoming, and nurturing environment for your little one? We are now accepting registrations for the Autumn Term (September 2025) and Spring Term (January 2026)!

👶 We welcome children from 6 months and up
📍 Conveniently located in Woodford Green, Chigwell Road, IG8 8PE
🕖 Open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM, all year round

At our setting, we provide a safe, stimulating, and caring space where children can learn, grow, and thrive.

📞 Contact us today to secure your child’s place — spaces are limited!

Landline: 020 8127 6630
Mobile: 07903 277258
E-mail: [email protected]

27/08/2025

🌟 A Place Where Little Minds Shine 🌟

Every day is an adventure! We create a safe, happy, and inspiring environment where children don’t just play—they grow, discover, and thrive.

✨ Learning Through Play
From building colourful block towers to solving puzzles, children develop problem-solving skills, hand–eye coordination, and creativity—all while having fun with friends.

🎨 Creativity at Its Best
Arts and crafts sessions spark imagination as children paint, glue, and design their own little masterpieces. These moments build confidence and allow every child to express themselves in their own special way.

🌞 Fresh Air & Outdoor Fun
Our outdoor play area is a hub of laughter and exploration. Whether climbing, riding, or enjoying group play, children build physical strength, independence, and social skills in a safe and engaging space.

🌱 Curiosity About the World
From bug hunts to nature walks, we inspire children to explore the world around them. With magnifying glasses in hand, little ones become scientists—developing curiosity and a love for discovery.

📚 A Love for Stories
Storytime is where magic happens! Children gather around for engaging tales that spark imagination, build vocabulary, and lay the foundations for a lifelong love of reading.

💻 Early Tech Adventures
Through guided use of child-friendly technology, children are introduced to early ICT skills in a fun and age-appropriate way—preparing them for a world of possibilities.

🤝 Building Friendships
Whether it’s circle time, group play, or imaginative role play, our children learn to share, take turns, and build strong friendships in a warm, family-like atmosphere.

We don’t just prepare children for school—we prepare them for life. Every child is nurtured, celebrated, and encouraged to shine in their own unique way.

📍 Book a visit today and see why parents choose us as the perfect place for their little one’s early years journey!