- Childminders honour
The efforts of NCMA Nottinghamshire childminders were celebrated thismonth with award ceremonies in Mansfield and Nottingham. The awardsrecognise the childminders' commitment and dedication to meeting thechallenges of the Early Years Foundation Stage throughout the pastyear.
- Up in the air
As part of their autumn topic exploring leaves, children at Stone EdenNursery School in Carlisle, Cumbria, have been making good use of aparachute to collect leaves and then throw them up in the air.
- Healthy nippers
Staff and children at Little Nippers Nursery in Lancaster, Lancashire,have been learning about the importance of a healthy lifestyle throughthe nursery chain's Healthy Eating and Keeping Fit campaign. As part ofthe campaign children took part in taste testing and exercise sessionsand held a mini sports day. All the children received a medal for takingpart and those bringing in the healthiest lunchboxes were awardedcertificates.
- Walks and crafts
Staff and parents from The Nursery on the Green in Frimley Green,Surrey, accompanied children on a walk around Frimley Lodge Park thismonth as part of their learning about the different seasons. Thechildren collected acorns, conkers and leaves, which they took back tothe nursery for autumn craft activities.
- Family Tree
Playdays Daycare Nursery in Blackrod, Bolton, received a 'thank you'present to remember from one of the children who has left to go toschool after attending the setting since she was a baby. Kelsey and herfamily bought an apple tree to plant in the nursery garden to representhow Kelsey has grown and flourished being at the nursery.
COMPETITION
- Christmas artwork
Personalised Christmas cards can be a fun way for children to celebratethe festive season. The company All my Own Work offers A6 cards thatencourage children to draw and write and provide a great fundraisingmedium for nurseries and pre-schools. Packs of four cards cost 1.80 each. Nursery World has teamed up with All My Own Work to offer onereader a free set of 24 packs of cards (the company asks that at leastone pack is bought). To enter, answer this question: As well asChristmas cards, All My Own Work offers a huge range of other productsthat can be personalised with children's artwork. Can you name one?Visit www.allmyownwork.co.uk for the answer.
Send your answer, name, address and e-mail address to Nursery WorldCompetition, 105 Marsh Lane, Farndon, Newark, Notts, NG24 4TA by 16November, or e-mail Julie@sorethumbmarketing.co.uk and quote NurseryWorld Competition.
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PHOTO OF THE WEEK
PJ Bear, mascot of the Sick Kids Foundation in Edinburgh, visited thelocal Bright Sparks Nursery on a fun day to collect money the childrenhad raised for the Foundation and to teach them about its work for theRoyal Hospital for Sick Children.
- The best photo of the week will win 30 worth of children'sbooks
