Children at The Court House have been exploring the world around them; they listened to the birds tweeting, they also used magnifying glasses to look at flowers, trees and an owl statue.
Teamwork!
Parachute games and jumping Eddie the Teddy was the enjoyment the Preschool children had yesterday afternoon at the Priory. The children took it in turns to run under the parachute to the other side of the circle when their name was called. We counted the amount of times Eddie the Teddy would bounce on the …
Two’s Cafe
We have created a café in the garden for the two’s to play in. They take turns working; serving the customers and spend lots of their time in the garden asking “what would you like?” to the adults.
Staff Wellbeing
Life is tough at the moment, so we are constantly thinking of different ways to support our staff. Little gestures can help lift all of us, as well as the ongoing wellbeing support processes that we have. Looking after each other is a core part of our family-care ethos.
Piercing Pumpkins
The children have been exploring our ENORMOUS Home-Grown Pumpkin this week. The children have been using a range of tools to pierce the pumpkins. We have been learning all about how to use tools safely, creating patterns and shapes using elastic bands and using lots of mathematical language as they have observed the amount and …
Mornington House Model
One of our preschool children who has left to start primary school made Mornington House using Playmobil. It’s so gorgeous that we wanted to share it with you all. Downstairs with Diane and the garden Upstairs with Sally, Rachelle and Max Louise is cooking on the left Some fairies are bringing their children to join …
Making and Baking Bread
The children asked Heather our nursery cook to visit the 2s room and show them how to make bread. The children had the opportunity to knead the dough and watch it rise Once baked in the oven the children enjoyed their homemade loaf for tea.
Water Wall
We have been observing the interests of the children in the Twos room, whilst they play in the garden. Water play is a huge interest so to support and extend this, the staff team have created a water wall for the children to explore. Felix’s Dad helped by cutting the board and attaching it to …
Celebrating 30 Years with Bristol Childcare
On Friday 28 August 2020 we celebrated that Justine Richardson has worked for Bristol Childcare for 30 years. We held a small socially-distanced party with a presentation, cake and non-alcoholic fizz in the garden at The Priory with staff and children and Justine’s family and friends. Saffia Bullock, Managing Director says “Justine was employed by …
Trip To The Park
The twos room and rising pre-school went out on a trip to the park. Even though we cannot go into the park the children still had lots of fun on he field running around and playing with balls. t