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The fairies flittered and fluttered and brought Christmas to Jollies…
Something magical awaits our children in the morning as this evening some fabulous fairies have turned nursery into an oasis of light and sparkle. Fuelled by pizza and no/pro-secco bubbles the fairies have filled Jollies with Christmas magic to begin the exciting countdown to the big day in the best possible way for all our …
Going nuts for marvellous movement play!!
We’ve been busy practising our physical skills and having a good old giggle too! Our children loved participating in some exciting movement play recently when they explored using the ‘peanut’ to help strengthen their core muscles and balance, but the overriding theme seemed to just be that it was simply lots and lots of fun …
Winter has arrived!
It’s beginning to look (and feel!!!! ) a lot like winter!!!!!!! xxxx
The story bus returns!
Yesterday Sally and Lawrence brought the story bus again. We sang a welcome song as a group, added in some instruments and Sally read us a story. We could then choose stories to share with a friend or to read in the cosy hidey holes!!
Cooking up a storm in our role play kitchen!!
Stephen observed some of his children busy in the kitchen looking at some of the cook books together. In order to further develop their role play and learning Stephen firstly observed closely and then he sensitively intervened where necessary to extend their communication and conversation further. He asked questions linked to what they were doing …
Charlie’s got nothing on us!!!!!
Our team showed themselves to be worthy of a job in Charlie’s factory when they recently worked hard as a team to make the…. ‘biggest chocolate ever’. This self-initiated task sparked much imagination and creativity as our children became immersed in the magic of their role play scenario. They used water from the ‘water fall’ …
Watch out, watch out there’s a monster about!!
After sharing monster stories our children decided to design their own on our interactive screen! Don’t get scared now… xxxx
Help… Help… the monsters are in need of rescue!!
Do you have what it takes to rescue the monsters from their homes?! Luckily our children definitely did!! In doing so they were focusing upon their fine motor skills within enclosed spaces and the precision of their hand/eye coordination! Within this activity patience was key whilst they used a steady hand to manipulate the tweezers …
The magic of puppets!
Looks of amazement, laughter, snuggles, giggles and full-blown conversations… The magic of make-believe as stories and songs truly come to life through puppetry xxxx
Jolly Salon!
Have you booked your appointment at our Jolly salon yet?! You’ll have to get in quick as it’s been non-stop appointments recently as clients have booked in for a shampoo and blow dry, or a quick restyle!! Role playing days and superb hairstyling ways spent playing here at Jollies xxxx