the nest nursery

As spring unfolds, our activities have blossomed along with it! 🌸🐣
We’ve been exploring flowers, seeds, and blooming plants, and meeting seasonal animals like chicks, eggs, and bunnies. Each discovery has inspired hands-on play, creativity, and learning about colours, shapes, and textures, helping the children connect with the season in a meaningful way.

A throwback to one of our favourite themes: light and shadow 💡

A Reggio inspired, open ended invitation for children to test ideas, make discoveries, and follow their imagination 💚

Nothing better than having our little ones back with us. The smiles, the energy, the excitement for all their favourite activities, we missed it all 💚

Today’s activity is… Shadow Drawing.

A beautiful way for children to slow down, observe carefully, and turn light and shapes into art.

Try asking your child:

“What shapes can you see in the shadow?”

“Is the shadow bigger or smaller than the real object?”

“What happens if we move the light?”

Little play ideas:

- Trace a favourite toy and turn it into a character.

- Use branches or flowers and guess the object before tracing.

- Come back later in the day and see how the shadow has changed.

A calm, creative activity that brings science, art, and imagination together 💚

Today’s activity: Cloud Dough Play

Soft, crumbly, and calming, perfect for little hands to explore. Children can scoop, mould, and imagine all sorts of creations.

Try asking:

“Can you make a mountain or a cupcake?”

“What happens if we press it flat or pile it high?”

“How does it feel compared to sand?”

✨ Little tip: Add a few drops of food colouring if you’d like to give it some colour. Or sprinkle in cinnamon or cocoa powder, it will smell lovely too!

Have a great weekend and stay safe 💚

Today’s activity is one of our Colours of the Earth session favourites: Making our own washable paint!

Try making your own paints at home, it’s such a fun way to explore colour.

Parent tips:

- Set a playful challenge: can they paint something inspired by nature, like a sunset or a forest?

- Encourage them to give their colours creative names.

Don’t forget to share their masterpieces, we can’t wait to see all of them 💚

Today’s activity: Pouring and Scooping

Simple fun that builds focus and coordination while keeping little hands busy.

Parents you can ask questions while they play:

“Which container is bigger?”
“How many scoops do you think will fill this cup?”
“What happens if we pour slowly vs. quickly?”

Little challenges to try:

- Use different sized spoons or cups and compare.

- Time how long it takes to fill a container with scoops.

- Try pouring without spilling,can they keep it steady?

- Switch materials (rice, beans, water) to explore new textures.

Have fun and don’t forget to share your pictures with us 💚