Activities
Taking part in fundraising activities helps children to learn about others that are less fortunate than themselves and understand how we can help them. Fundraising events are good fun and are a great way to get children, families and communities together. Some of the fundraisers we have taken part in are; sponsored toddles, superhero days, bake sales, fun days and food bank collections. We have fund-raised for charities such as Comic Relief and Children in Need.
ZooLab visits helps nourish our children’s curiosity and creates interest in the outdoor environment by introducing children to all sorts of animals, insects and reptiles.
Our nursery offers complimentary settling in sessions. Parents can bring their child for a couple of hours first, gradually introducing the child to a new environment. Settling in sessions are aimed at helping your child to adapt to their new surroundings and become more familiar with the staff and other children.
Close to our nursery we have horses which the children love to visit. The experience offers a calming effect and allows the children to further develop their knowledge of the outdoor world.
Baby sensory activities are designed to develop childrens' senses, usually through special lighting, music, and objects. It can be used as a type of therapy for children with limited communication skills. We use a variety of sensory experiences allowing the children to develop touch, smell and sound.
We celebrate Christmas by putting on a wonderful Christmas show for friends and family each year. There's always much excitement in preparing for the show as we learn songs and organise our special dress ups.
We celebrate our children moving from nursery to primary school by hosting their very own graduation. It is a special occasion for the children, parents and the nursery to enjoy.
The Educational Psychologist at Tiddlywinks is from our local council, they support us if we have any concerns regarding a child’s development.
In recognition that education begins in the home, we are fully committed to a partnership approach with parents. Parents are kept up to date with annual parent’s evenings. Parents are also able to keep up to date with activities going on in the nursery by following our group social media accounts; Tiddlywinks Facebook
We have weekly gym sessions at our local Scout Hall and outdoor garden area. The children love the opportunity to run freely in the large open space indoors and outdoors. We provide endless resources to create a variety of play and exercise.
At Tiddlywinks Nursery School we like to encourage outdoor learning and play. Exploring the different affects of the seasons on our woodland area.
Throughout the year the children at Tiddlywinks take part in a variety of activities including visits to farms to meet the animals, to Camperdown Park and the zoo.
Tiddlywinks benefits from its fantastic location with the Blackmuir woods on our doorstep. Both children and staff enjoy our woodland walks and forest days. Collecting sticks and leaves to use in our small play and as art resources. Building dens, having picnics and story telling. The children often see squirrels, birds and search for insects under logs which enhances their understanding of nature and all of its little creatures.
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