November 15, 2018
by Mrs Silvester
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Thank you to the Young people on the Creative Pathways employability programme in Barrhead who worked with our children on Wednesday afternoon to make artwork and plant greenery for their garden. This marked the end of a 12-week block … Continue reading
October 31, 2018
by Mrs Silvester
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October 5, 2018
by Mrs Silvester
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BREAKING NEWS IN ARTHURLIE FAMILY CENTRE! BROKEN CHAIR MYSTERY This week we discovered a broken chair outside the Ally Bally Bee Room. The children investigated the crime scene to find out who might have broken the chair. The children … Continue reading
October 4, 2018
by Mrs Silvester
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Setting the scene and acting out Goldilocks and the Three Bears with props is one of our all time favorite story telling activities in Arthurlie Family Centre. Have you ever tried storytelling with props? We loved turning a book into a play. The … Continue reading
October 3, 2018
by Mrs Liddell
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We had lots of fun being creative with shells and clay and noticing all the Mathematical language we could use. Children loved sorting the bottle lids with numbers and domino patterns.
October 1, 2018
by Mrs Silvester
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The children used potatoes peelers and sticks today in the woods. Using potato peelers for carving is a safer, and more reliable way for children to first try their hand at carving very basic items from wood.
September 19, 2018
by Mrs Silvester
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Children have taken part in collecting resources for our jungle area collecting mint leaves, anise seeds and branches from the woods, going on jungle animal hunts around the playrooms to find other animals and books. There are lots of different … Continue reading
September 18, 2018
by Mrs Silvester
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The exercise of blowing the bubble encourages children to practice deep breathing which has calming effects on the body. The activity of blowing bubbles is also good for strengthening muscles in the mouth. How to make bubble paint Put a … Continue reading
September 18, 2018
by Mrs Silvester
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We are looking for empty Tins Boxes Tubs Bottles
September 17, 2018
by Mrs Silvester
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When playing with water children learn: to improve their skill at pouring by developing their arm and hand muscles how water behaves when you pour it from one container to another how water feels and that it can be … Continue reading
September 14, 2018
by Mrs Silvester
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Thanks to everyone who came along to our parent and child maths session. We had fun sorting leaves, sticks and acorns and making patterns together. If you collect leaves this weekend, you could try sorting by shape or colour or … Continue reading
September 6, 2018
by Mrs Liddell
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The children helped to set up our new mud kitchen in the Aiken Drum room. The children were able to explore the mud and learn about different technologies, as well as using their imagination.
August 3, 2018
by Mrs Silvester
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The children made sporting banners and displayed them during a visit to Cowan Park when they competed their sporting events linked with their learning about the European Games.
July 31, 2018
by Mrs Silvester
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At nursery the children have been researching the Glasgow European Championships 2018. The children enjoyed listening to the story of Bonnie the Seal, on the smartboard, who is learning about different sports. The Bonnie the Seal story inspired the children to then made their … Continue reading
July 24, 2018
by Mrs Silvester
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To allow us to visit Dams to Darnley Country Park today McGill’s Bus Company provided us with free transport. For some of our children this was their first time on a bus, so there was much excitement. As the bus drove … Continue reading
July 12, 2018
by Mrs Liddell
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We are all feeling emotional as it’s our last day for Let’s Play. A good week was had by all according to the positive feedback from parents, children and staff. Today was Let’s go Playdough. Parents were shown the various … Continue reading
July 11, 2018
by Mrs Liddell
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Let’s Get Arty was a great success. Children and families were able to get involved in creative experiences together. Tomorrow is Let’s Go Playdough. Looking forward to seeing you there. Thank you again for your support
July 11, 2018
by Mrs Liddell
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Thank you for attending the first day of Let’s Play. Let’s Get Physical was a great success with many families taking part and being involved in valuable experiences with their children. Children were developing their fine and gross motor movements … Continue reading
May 22, 2018
by Mrs Silvester
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The children had a fun day with family and friends who cheered for one another during Sports Play Day. The children enjoyed an obstacle buggy race, a buggy flat race and a hang the washing up game where everyone … Continue reading
April 23, 2018
by Mrs Silvester
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The parents and children at our Centre stayed to play after the nursery session with loose parts, sensory play and real tools.
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