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.
March 22, 2018
by Mrs Silvester
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Sponsored Bunny Hop The children were very creative designing and building their assault course for today’s event. The children used loose parts and muddy mover’s resources collaboratively. Some of the children produced their ideas on paper and discussed it with … Continue reading
March 21, 2018
by Mrs Silvester
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Designing their own obstacle course The children can select a range of materials to design and build their own obstacle course. I wonder what they will select from these loose parts and how will they use it! In conjunction with … Continue reading
March 20, 2018
by Mrs Silvester
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What are the benefits of using real tools? · Allows children to actively learn . Encourages children to play · Gives the opportunity to think and create · Children can begin risk assessing themselves · Gives children responsibility and independence · Shows children you trust them · Great … Continue reading
March 9, 2018
by Mrs Silvester
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What is a Bookbug Session? Bookbug Sessions combine stories, songs and rhymes in a fun and interactive way for children and families. A Bookbug Session is typically about 30 minutes long. It will always start with a hello song and … Continue reading
February 27, 2018
by Mrs Silvester
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26th February – 11th March- Fairtrade Fortnight 1st March – World Book Day- children can bring along their favourite book and a teddy to read to. 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd March – Parent Sensory Club 3rd March – Foundry … Continue reading
February 19, 2018
by Mrs Silvester
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Arthurlie Family Centre’s community garden project “The Bothy” has been selected for showcasing at the Easter Community Voting Event at 10-12.30am on Saturday 3rd March 2018at the Barrhead Foundry. Where our community will be voting on which projects are awarded … Continue reading
February 16, 2018
by Mrs Silvester
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Chinese New Year This week in the garden the children have celebrating Chinese New Year through story, song and dance. The children listened to the story of the Chinese New Year then used an emperor and animal costumes to retell … Continue reading
February 1, 2018
by Mrs Silvester
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January 19, 2018
by Mrs Silvester
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I wonder statements are used by staff to help children connect their thoughts as they learn and to encourage children to share their thoughts with others. Adult – “I wonder what this is?” Child A – “I think it’s an ipad.” Child … Continue reading
January 17, 2018
by Mrs Liddell
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The children from the Aiken Drum room were exploring the snow. They were able to build a snowmam and measure how tall he was. Measuring was generated from another child who was interested in long and short legs. … Continue reading
January 17, 2018
by Mrs Liddell
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“Look Stephanie I can lie in here”. “So you can. I can lie in there too.” “Oh your legs go right up, I want my legs to go up there.” “My legs are longer though that’s why they go further … Continue reading
November 1, 2017
by Mrs Liddell
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October 24, 2017
by Mrs Silvester
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Tuesday 31st of October Halloween Party during your child’s nursery session No masks please Please see the list of Party Food Donations on the nursery notice board. Thank You
October 10, 2017
by Mrs Silvester
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To give children opportunities to explore numbers through their interest in cars staff planned and develop “Number Car Land” with the children. First the children painted some old boxes and pieces of wood with black paint and chalked road markings to make a garage. Staff … Continue reading
September 4, 2017
by Mrs Silvester
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Outside when the children were harvesting the apples and pears form the fruit trees in the nursery garden they noticed a butterfly on a leaf of a tree. “One boy said to the children,” Look it’s a butterfly, come and … Continue reading
August 24, 2017
by Mrs Silvester
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The children produced art using corkboards, metal tacks and hammers. The wooden shapes can be positioned to create patterns and pictures. This activity develops hand eye coordination and encourages children to use their imagination to express their creativity.
June 13, 2017
by Mrs Silvester
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“I’m chopping the carrots for snack.” “I like carrots the rabbits eat them.” “It is hard to cut.” “Can I have a cloth? I need to get the dirt off.” Involving the Children Involving children in meal routines, food choice … Continue reading
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