We blasted off into sensory heaven the other day with a giant space themed painting! We started off with a crinkly emergency blanket for our base, added some slimy paint, some sensory silver balls (that make different sounds when rolled) and a selection of different rollers and cutters to make shapes in the paint. It …
and we are DEDICATED to working as hard as we can to further our learning and have the most fun here at Jollies xxx
Peek-a-boo!! Recently Ellison set up an exciting invitation to play after a box had been emptied and her children had expressed an interest in it…. so materials were added and some characters too. The challenge was then on to find Peppa Pig and all her friends as these much-loved characters had been hidden under lots …
Looking at the different marks that could be made on the various surfaces outside proved nothing short of fascinating. Whether it be the huge sweeping arcs of the brush on the wooden fence, the racing, chasing droplets on the mirrors, or the splatting, patting handprints on the blackboard frames it was simply great to experiment …
The in the When your top leads to a Jolly grown-up going on a hunting mission!! Our children are nothing short of style icons… and did you know their clothing choices can even influence the books shared with their friends?! This little one’s t-shirt created discussion amongst friends and then in the next instant their …
The Free-Flow cafe was open yesterday morning and Stephen was in for a treat! He was the cafe’s first customer and once he’d chosen from the extensive menu the chefs soon sprang into action! It was burger and chips that was selected from the menu by Stephen during his visit and what a lovely meal …
This is how happy sharing stories together with our friends makes us…….. xxxx
Pom-pom play dressed as a dragon of course!! Exploring colour, sorting, size, quantity, capacity and counting in THE best ways possible… welcome to nursery life xxxx
It was all about accessorising recently as our children created their very own pasta jewellery. They loved threading their selected pieces on before then wearing them all day long. Throughout this activity little hands were working hard as hand/eye coordination and perfect pincer grips were called upon to create the pasta chains. Children instinctively counted …
We are always looking at ways to promote independence here at Jollies! Our children automatically take their shoes off when they first arrive at nursery and they pop their slippers on as we all like to feel cosy and comfy, just like we would at home with toasty feet! However, popping them back on again …