Category: Family Learning

Messy Babies *Mondays 1.00pm-2.00pm*

On Monday 29th February, our Messy Babies group, designed a baby grow with some fantastically messy colours! As you can see from the photos below, babies have lots of fun, exploring the paints, in a relaxing environment. During the group, the babies also made  hand prints for mothers day,  a perfect reminder of this fun afternoon.

 

Messy babies provides a brilliant opportunity to get messy and creative with your baby.  Its a very fun group, and you will have lots of support from Louise, our family support worker.  We provide a relaxing environment for both parent and baby to learn together. To find out more about what benefits the group can provide for you and your baby personally. Why not come along to Knightsridge Early Years Centre or contact us by phone on 01506 444970

Come along to our parent walking group every Wednesday 1-2pm

walking group

 

Snuggle your baby up in their pram and wrap yourself up!

Come and join our walking group on Wednesdays from 1-2pm.

We invite you to return to Knightsridge Early Years Centre, after your refreshing walk,  for a warm cup of tea/coffee and we may even have some toast!

You are then welcome to stay for our baby drop in session from 2-3pm.

 

 

Are you breastfeeding?

breastfeeding

 

Are you breastfeeding? Would you benefit from:

* Linking with mums in your area?

* Breastfeeding support?

* Breastfeeding resources? □ Breast pumps □ Leaflets □ Websites.

Then:

Come along to your local Breastfeeding Support Group at:

Knightsridge Early Years Centre starts  Wednesday 13th April  

10 .00am- 11.oo am

 

Peep 1 (Teddy Bears Picnic)

teddy bear

Our Peep 1 group, enjoyed a teddy bears picnic today. It was a wonderful experience for our young babies, providing a simple activity, with such valuable early  learning experiences.  Exploring the colour, smell, texture and taste of the food , was a highlight for our young learners. Joining the picnic, was some friendly teddy bears, another visual stimulation for our babies to enjoy. The babies enjoyed musical instruments, songs and a short story. It was perfect way to relax our babies after their morning adventure!

 

Click on this link and sing along: If you go down to the woods today…

How to make the best ever, no-cook play dough recipe in just 4 minutes!

play dough

You need:

  • 2 cups plain flour
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup salt
  • 2 tablespoons cream of tartar
  • Up to 1.5 cups boiling water (when making with children and to keep hands safe you can use warm water-  it is just as effective)
  • food colouring (optional)
  • few drops glycerine (optional- adds more shine!)

Method:

  • Mix the flour, salt, cream of tartar and oil in a large mixing bowl
  • Add food colouring to the water then into the dry ingredients (colour optional)
  • Stir continuously until it becomes a sticky, combined dough
  • Add the glycerine (optional)
  • Allow it to cool down then take it out of the bowl and knead it vigorously for a couple of minutes until all of the stickiness has gone. * This is the most important part of the process, so keep at it until it’s the perfect consistency!*
  • (If it remains a little sticky then add a touch more flour until just right)

Everyone can make pancakes at Nursery on Tuesday!!!

On Tuesday 9th February, the children will be making pancakes at Nursery, following a traditional Christian celebration known as “Shrove Tuesday”.

Why not follow the steps below and make your own pancakes at home!

 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (150g) self-raising flour
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 3/4 cup (180ml) milk
  • 50g butter, melted

 

method

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pancakes

  • 1. Gather all ingredients.
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  • 2. In a bowl, whisk flour and sugar. Beat in the egg and then milk a little at a time until batter is smooth and lump-free.
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  • 3. In a hot pan or flat grill over medium heat, brush butter over cooking surface and pour 1/4 cup measures for each pancake.
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Creative Recycling

The All Stars and the 2 year old children had a fantastic time making Ba Ba Black Sheep and Humpty Dumpty. We started by sorting through the recycled bottle lids which we used to make a sheep. We got lots of glue and stuck the bottle lids on to the shape of a sheep. We then tore and scrunched up crepe paper and put it on to the sheep’s face with bottle lids to make eyes. It took a long time to dry but the results are great.  We then made Humpty Dumpty using lots of kinds of material. We chose different coloured patches and wool and stuck them on using lots and lots of glue to make sure they didn’t fall off. We then filled Humpty Dumpty up with bubble wrap and fixed it on to the wall.

What could you create at home, using recycled materials?

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Fantastic groups on offer at KEYC

What’s on at Knightsridge Early Years Centre?

Monday

 Peep 2 & Tweenies

9.15-11.00 & 1.00-3.00

 Messy Babies

1.00-2.00

Tuesday

 Baby Massage

 9.00-11.00 & 1.00-3.00

 Peep 4

9.15-10.15 & 12.45-1.45

Wednesday

 Polish Peep

9.15-10.00

 Incredible years   9.00-11.00

 Peep 3 12.45-1.30

 Baby Drop In 1.00-.300

Thursday

 In-Betweenies

9.15-11.00 & 1.00-3.00

 Baby Peep

1.00-2.00

Well Baby Clinic

Last Thursday of every  month. 10.45-11.45

Friday

 Peep 1

9.30-10.30

 All Stars

9.30-11.30

What is peep?

Peep is an interactive group for both parent/carer and child. It combines, story, songs and a small activity. Peep offers lots of support for both parent/carer and child, learning and growing together. Peep is free to all age groups!

What is In-Betweenies?

Children can enjoy opportunities to play both indoors and outdoors with a variety of activities. Children will have the opportunity to socialise with other children. A small snack is provided for children and parent/carers can enjoy a tea or coffee. This session cost 50p per child to attend. Suitable for 1-3 years.

What is Messy Babies?

Parent/Carers can bring their babies to this group. Babies will have the opportunity to explore all their senses as they explore messy play. There will be lots of opportunities for babies to feel new textures, be creative and have fun.  Messy play is free!  Suitable for 6 months +

What is Incredible Years?

Incredible years is a course for parents/carers who may benefit from support with children’s behaviour. During the weekly course, a crèche is provided for your child, should you require.  This is a great opportunity to receive support from others and enjoy learning together.   You are required to book yourself onto this course, it’s free to attend!

What is Baby Massage?

Baby Massage, is a useful resource for all parents. With a range of benefits including, colic, promoting routines to help babies sleep and providing a new bonding experience with your baby. You are required to book onto baby massage.  Free to attend! Suitable from birth.

What is All Stars?

This is a supervised play session for children who are ready to transition to nursery.  A fantastic opportunity for children to learn the routine of nursery, become familiar with new adults and children.  You are required to book your child onto a waiting list for this group. Suitable for children who are turning 3 years in the next term.

What is Well Baby Clinic?

This clinic provides an opportunity to have your baby weighed and consult with a local health visitor. Suitable from birth.

What is Baby Drop in?  For babies who are not yet walking. Providing babies a space to roll around, stretch and explore in a cosy play space. Tea/coffee and chats for parents. Cost 50p! Suitable from birth.

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Peep 1

We have enjoyed an amazing few months at Peep 1. We have have been learning our colours with sensory play. Children have had colour themed weeks using water , sand , paint and treasure baskets. We have focused on the shape “Circle” learning how the shape feels and looks. We have explored balls of all sizes and textures. The most popular stories read, during this session was,  “Hooray for fish” and “Sharing a shell”.  We discovered that rhyming books are a great way to gain interest from young babies at story time, listening to the sounds and pace of our voice.  The babies where introduced to a new circle time song “I am tapping on the drum”. The song involved a drum being passed around the group, identifying the child by name, tapping on the drum  and repeating the song for each childs turn. It took no time at all, before our babies tapped/banged on the drums. For some babies, this was the first time they have used this type of skill. It was clearly demonstrated that routine is an extremely important part of children s learning! We have ended this session with a Christmas craft session, making our own Christmas decoration and tree.  We also enjoyed a puppet show, baby photo booth and party music!!!

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Two family support workers deliver the following groups

What’s on at Knightsridge Early Years Centre?

Monday

 Peep 2 & Tweenies

9.15-11.00 & 1.00-3.00

 Messy Babies

1.00-2.00

Tuesday

 Baby Massage

 9.00-11.00 & 1.00-3.00

 Peep 4

9.15-10.15 & 12.45-1.45

Wednesday

 Polish Peep

9.15-10.00

 Incredible years   9.00-11.00

 Peep 3 12.45-1.30

 Baby Drop In 1.00-.300

Thursday

 In-Betweenies

9.15-11.00 & 1.00-3.00

 Baby Peep

1.00-2.00

Well Baby Clinic

Last Thursday of every  month. 10.45-11.45

Friday

 Peep 1

9.30-10.30

 All Stars

9.30-11.30

What is peep?

Peep is an interactive group for both parent/carer and child. It combines, story, songs and a small activity. Peep offers lots of support for both parent/carer and child, learning and growing together. Peep is free to all age groups!

What is In-Betweenies?

Children can enjoy opportunities to play both indoors and outdoors with a variety of activities. Children will have the opportunity to socialise with other children. A small snack is provided for children and parent/carers can enjoy a tea or coffee. This session cost 50p per child to attend. Suitable for 1-3 years.

What is Messy Babies?

Parent/Carers can bring their babies to this group. Babies will have the opportunity to explore all their senses as they explore messy play. There will be lots of opportunities for babies to feel new textures, be creative and have fun.  Messy play is free!  Suitable for 6 months +

What is Incredible Years?

Incredible years is a course for parents/carers who may benefit from support with children’s behaviour. During the weekly course, a crèche is provided for your child, should you require.  This is a great opportunity to receive support from others and enjoy learning together.   You are required to book yourself onto this course, it’s free to attend!

What is Baby Massage?

Baby Massage, is a useful resource for all parents. With a range of benefits including, colic, promoting routines to help babies sleep and providing a new bonding experience with your baby. You are required to book onto baby massage.  Free to attend! Suitable from birth.

What is All Stars?

This is a supervised play session for children who are ready to transition to nursery.  A fantastic opportunity for children to learn the routine of nursery, become familiar with new adults and children.  You are required to book your child onto a waiting list for this group. Suitable for children who are turning 3 years in the next term.

What is Well Baby Clinic?

This clinic provides an opportunity to have your baby weighed and consult with a local health visitor. Suitable from birth.

What is Baby Drop in?  For babies who are not yet walking. Providing babies a space to roll around, stretch and explore in a cosy play space. Tea/coffee and chats for parents. Cost 50p! Suitable from birth.

 

 

For any furthers details of any of the groups above please contact
01506 444970

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