2019 A Year Of Reflection

Posted on 16th December 2019 at 12:54

2019 has been a huge year for Wellies Day Nursery and the lady behind it all reflects on the year and what 2020 has in store for Wellies!

Exercise - How to Fit in with the Shorter Days

Posted on 12th November 2019 at 11:33

As the days draw in and temperatures drop, you may be tempted to leave exercising with your child until the lighter days come back. Don't!

Stay active throughout autumn and winter with our top tips!

Storytelling. Daytime vs Bedtime

Posted on 7th October 2019 at 08:28

Sharing stories and reading books every day helps your child’s development in lots of ways.

The importance of reading cannot be emphasised enough in young children, and we as parents need to make every day reading a high priority whether it’s reading a book at a play cafe or reading a book before bed.

The Impact of a New Baby

Posted on 16th September 2019 at 16:43

Having a baby is one of the biggest life changes that you'll experience. Becoming a parent is a major life milestone for everyone and having a baby is probably one of the most life-changing events you will ever experience!

Preparing your Children for Holidays

Posted on 12th August 2019 at 11:21

There is something very special about holidays abroad with your children; from seeing their faces light up as they splash in the sea to their curiosity over eating new food, there are a host of new memories waiting to be made while away! However, taking children away on holiday means you’re removing your little one from their comfort zone and are placing them in a series of unfamiliar situations. So before embarking on your family holiday there are many important things for you to take into consideration to ensure that your time away runs as smoothly as possible.

Learning Through Exploring

Posted on 10th July 2019 at 21:13

Young children are fascinated with exploring and the outside environment. One of the most important ways our children learn is by getting out into the world and exploring! Using real objects as toys is a great way to encourage creative exploration. Children of all ages can benefit from – and really enjoy – using real objects as toys, but when children are in the initial stages of learning to identify and name objects, it is especially beneficial.

Learning Through Looking

Posted on 3rd June 2019 at 21:06

We all know that young children learn through watching the world around them. But did you also know that your child, no matter what age are always learning by observing your behaviour? Without explicit instructions most children know how to do things like press a button to turn a light on or pull down a handle to open a door, all through observing others!

Learning Through Numbers

Posted on 10th May 2019 at 14:50

Your child sees you use numbers every single day in various different ways from dividing up strawberries onto separate plates for snack time to adding up money from your purse, but how can you help them develop their numeracy skills?

Learning Through Sensory Play

Posted on 8th April 2019 at 13:29

Look. Listen. Touch. Smell. Taste. Five fundamental elements of life that we often take for granted. When we talk about the senses, most children over a certain age can list them off without problem. Any and all of these can be incorporated into sensory play.

It's not just children who have difficulty with sensory integration who can benefit from sensory play. The truth is, all children need help learning how to use their senses.

Learning Through Pretending

Posted on 4th March 2019 at 10:24

Your child learns by imagining and doing. Have you ever watched your child pick up a stone and pretend it is a spaceship, or made bunny ears with their fingers and hopped across the living room? In the midst of creating a cafe together, clomping around in grown-up shoes, or twirling around with friends in a fairy tale land, your child is learning to solve problems, coordinate, cooperate, and think flexibly.

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