Upcoming events
Monday 29 April
International Dance Day
We will be supporting the children to listen to music, finding different ways to move and dance to different types of music.
We will look at Scottish, American Hip Hop, Irish, Ballet, Flamenco, World wide classical Ballroom, and Bollywood dancing to name a few.
Click on the picture above / follow this link International Dance Day | Dances from around the World (youtube.com) to learn more about different traditional dance around the world.
Below is a link to 'super simple' giving you the opportunity to get involved at home!
13-19 May
Wear it Green Week
This year the Mental Health Awareness Week takes the theme of 'Movement: Moving more for our mental health'.
Movement is very important for our mental health. But so many people struggle to move enough, this is because of many reasons.
During this week, we will be encouraging the children to come in wearing green to raise funds for the Mental Health Foundation, and also participate in more movement activities. We will be practicing:
- Throwing skills
- Yoga movements and stretches
- Balancing skills
- Obstacle courses and more
20-24 May
Walk to School Week
We will be encouraging the children to take part in our walk to school week.
Children who can demonstrate they have walked to nursery will receive a certificate.
It's important we encourage children to choose healthy habits that can last them a lifetime.
Have fun on walks with your little ones, click the button below to a range of walking activities with young children, introducing the benefits of walking with their families, encouraging them to adopt healthy walking habits through topics link to the Early Learning Goals.
Thursday 23 May
Celebrating Vesak
Vesak (said Vee-sak) is the most important day in the Buddhist calendar.
It is the holiday that celebrates the birth of Buddha.
The children will be learning about this special holiday celebration and which children celebrate this festival at home.
We will be looking at how the children around the world celebrate with their families.
10-14 June
10-14 June
Healthy Eating Week
We will be helping the children understand the importance of staying healthy. This will include looking at different foods, what is good for them and what foods are 'treats'. We will encourage children to eat at least 5 fruit or vegetables a day, your support will be greatly appreciated!
A certificate will be given to those who can tick off their 5 a day.
MARCH & April 2024
Tuesday 23 April
St George's Day
St George's Day is celebrated on 23 April each year.
It is a day when people celebrate the Christian Saint George, who is also the patron saint of England.
Feasts and parties are held in celebration, and some people still call it the Feast of Saint George.
Children will be learning about the story of St George and creating their very own dragons!
Monday 22 April
The first day of Passover
Children will be introduced to the story of Moses and the meaning of Passover.
Learning about the 10 commandments and understanding that we all have rules that we have to live by, even in nursery!
We use kind hands, walking feet and use kind words to talk to our friends.
Rule of law and mutual respect and tolerance is important to our daily lives.
Wednesday 10 April
Friday 29 March & Monday 1 April
Eid al Fitr
Eid al Fitr festival marks the end of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting when Muslims fast from dawn to dusk each day. It is the first time Muslims can eat during daylight hours after the fasting during Ramadan.
The translation of Eid al Fitr from Arabic sums up the holiday as it means 'Festival of break the fast'.
Eid is a great opportunity to encourage children to be grateful, think of others and learn to share. We will be having fun with lots of games with the children, looking at turn taking and how others feel.
Eid crafts will be incorporated into children's activities.
Friday 29 March & Monday 1 April
Friday 29 March & Monday 1 April
Easter bank holiday weekend
The nursery will be closed over the bank holiday weekend.
Don't forget to share with us on EyLog what activities you and your family will be doing.
Nursery opening days over the Easter school holidays
- open on Thursday 28 March
- CLOSED on Friday 29 March
- CLOSED on Monday 1 April
- reopen on Tuesday 2 April
W/c 25 March
Competition Time
Balloo's Soft Play voucher
We are encouraging all children to have a go at creating their own Easter hat, crown or bonnet. There will be a prize for the best child creation.
A spa day for two worth almost £300!
All mums and dads need spoiling from time to time, so if you want to get involved, we are also having an adults competition too, all entries will be posted on our Facebook page on Wednesday 27 March at 14:00 the hat, crown or bonnet with the most likes by 10:00 am on Tuesday 2 April will be the winner!
Good Luck and start creating
Sunday 17 March W/c 11 March
St Patrick's Day
Children will be learning about St Patrick's day, inviting them to wear green, creating themed crafts and even a little baking.
Click on the image above to share a little video with your children, supporting their understanding on how some people enjoy celebrating St Patrick's Day.
Here is an additional link to share the story of St Patrick.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OO-bw9m6U4
Friday 15 March
Friday 15 March
Red Nose Day
We will be encouraging the children to wear red, wear their noses, and make a small donation of £1.00 each to raise money for comic relief.
Friday 8 - Sunday 17 March
Friday 15 March
British Science Week
The children will spent the week, they will be given the opportunity to get messy and 'stuck in' with various science activities, from exploding fizzy drinks, planting, colour change and predicting what will happen next.
Click on the image above to share many activities with your little ones at home.
Thursday 7 March
World Book Day
The children are encouraged to come to nursery dressed as their favourite story character, bringing along their story to share with their friends.
Activities will be provided to act out well known stories.
Wed 6, Thu 7 & Fri 8 March
Mothering Sunday
To celebrate Mothering Sunday (a little early) we are inviting our mummies or grandmothers to join our little ones for some tea, cake and craft activity.
Wednesday 6 March - 15:00-16:00
Mummies of Baby Bears
Thursday 7 March - 15:00-16:00
Mummies of Little Lions
Friday 8 March - 15:00-16:00
Mummies of Elder Elephants
We've added a link to the image above for a song you can learn with your children.
Friday 1 March
Friday 1 March
St David's Day
Children will be learning about St David's day, creating themed crafts and baking.
Click on the image above to share a little video with your children, supporting their understanding on how some people enjoy celebrating St David's Day.
Here is an additional link to share the story of St David.
January & february 2024
Tuesday 20 February 10:00 - 11:00
Wessex Water Educational Visit
Meghan from Wessex Water joined us for a morning, talking with the children about where water comes from, how can we recycle water, who needs water and why.
With a few experiments the children had a fantastic morning.
Saturday 17 February Monday - Friday
Random acts of kindness day
Children will be encouraged to have understanding of being kind to each other, carrying out acts of kindness to those around them, and discussing how it feels when people are kind to each other.
If you'd like to know more, click on the image above.
Tuesday 6 February Monday - Friday
Chinese New Year
Children will be learning about Chinese New Year, creating crafts and bringing in festivities into their role play.
If you'd like to know more, click on the image above.
Tuesday 6 February Monday - Friday
Safer internet day
Throughout this week, the team will be supporting children with their understanding on how to keep themselves safe when playing online.
If you'd like to know more, click on the image above.
W/c 29 January Monday - Friday
National Storytelling week.
We will be continuing to support children's love of stories - sharing their favourites and bringing them to life.
Children are welcome to bring in their favourite stories to share with their peers.
Tue 23 & Wed 24 January 18:00-19:00
Parents Evening
Parents are welcome to meet with their child's key worker to discuss their child's learning and development.
Please speak with your child's keyperson to book a time slot to suit you.
Monday 1 January 24
Monday 1 January 24
Monday 1 January 24
Happy New Year
We would like to wish all of our past, present and future parents and children a very happy new year.
We are hoping that 2024 will bring more exciting times for all that attend.
Here's to the new year.
The nursery will reopen on Thursday 4 January at our usual time of 07:30.
We look forward to welcoming you all back and hope you've had an amazing Christmas break.
november & december 2023
Monday 1 January 24
Mon 18 December 23 18:00-18:30
Happy New Year
We would like to wish all of our past, present and future parents and children a very happy new year.
We are hoping that 2024 will bring more exciting times for all that attend.
Here's to the new year.
The nursery will reopen on Thursday 4 January at our usual time of 07:30.
We look forward to welcoming you all back and hope you've had an amazing Christmas break.
Mon 18 December 23 18:00-18:30
Mon 18 December 23 18:00-18:30
Church Christmas Carols
Our pre-school aged children in Elder Elephants, are practicing their singing skills in preparation of their performance for their parents, extended family and friends on this magical evening.
We will be arriving at All Saints' Church at 17:45 ready to start their performance at 18:00.
It is anticipated that the performance will last approximately 30 minutes.
Thu 14 December 23 18:15-19:00
Thu 14 December 23 18:15-19:00
Christmas Story Night
We invite children to join us in their PJ's ready for bed, with their parents, for a warm glass of milk and a cookie to listen to some Christmas bedtime stories and posting off their Christmas wishes to Father Christmas.
Parents haven't been forgotten, you are welcome to have a cup of mulled wine a mince pie or cookie if you prefer.
Thu 14 December 23
Thu 14 December 23 18:15-19:00
Christmas Luncheon
We will be having our second Christmas dinner of the festive season with the children. Followed by a few party games in the afternoon with all children who usually attend Thursdays.
Mon 11 December 23
Christmas Luncheon
We will be having our first Christmas dinner of the festive season with the children. Followed by a few party games in the afternoon with all children who usually attend Mondays.
Mon 11 December 23
Christmas Party Show 10:00-11:00
Children who normally attend nursery on Mondays will automatically watch the show, and those not booked to attend, can obtain a ticket from Stacy in the office, to come with their parents, join in the fun and watch The Show!
Mon 4 - Fri 8 December 23
Christmas Jumper Day
Children and staff will be invited to wear their Christmas jumpers and raise money for Save the Children.
We will hold a collection within nursery during the week, alternatively, you can follow the link below.
Fri 1 - Mon 4 December 23
All Saints' Church Christmas Tree Festival
BebeTots will supporting the tree festival held at All Saints' Church on
Friday 1 December 14:00-20:00
Saturday 2 December 10:00-19:00
Sunday 3 December 12:00-16:00
Monday 4 December 14:00-17:00
Mon 13-Fri 17 November 23
Mon 13-Fri 17 November 23
Supporting Children in Need on 17 Nov
Children are invited to come into nursery wearing their PJ's for the week.
We will hold a collection for any parents wishing to donate or following the link below.