Getting creative with paint, but then adding an exciting extra dimension with the craft shape punches…

This little one tried really hard to use the shape hole punches and his perseverance paid off when different shapes were added to the edge of his masterpiece… He would give himself a little cheer every time he managed to do it, even though it was a bit tricky at first, it was worth the extra effort.

Finger strengthening days and crafty ways spent creating here at Jollies xxxx

We can’t thank the Rothwell crew enough for coming to visit us last week and they have certainly inspired us within nursery… Free-Flow spent all day Friday making their very own fire engine and then they created hoses to put out mini firesall around the room as they role-played imaginatively together…

Role-playing days and the most creative of ways spent learning together here at Jollies xxxx

Yesterday we were all very giddy and full of smiles here at Jollies when a real-life HUGE fire engine came to visit us!

We were able to have a turn at sitting inside the truck and they fired it up so we could have a turn at spraying water using the very long hose on the engine.

The fire fighters told us how they helped to put out fires and showed us all the equipment they had in their truck… they had a lot of interesting stuff to help keep everybody safe!!

We saw their blue flashing lights too and as they exited the car park they sounded their very loud siren which made us all giggle and clap from inside the building…

What an exciting day and the HUGEST of thanks to the lovely Rothwell crew for coming out and showing us their amazing fire engine.

They’ve already inspired so much role-play both inside and out and we have some terrific 3D huge fire engines being created as we speak this morning too xxxx

Our children are starting to settle into their new rooms beautifully and the strongest key person bonds are already forming…

This bond is HUGE for both us and our children and their parents and at Jollies we have such amazing, supportive parents who work in such close partnership with us and for this we are all truly grateful!

Our parents/carers have all been unspeakably kind as they have left rooms and they have written such touching words in their thank you cards and they have spoilt Team Jollies with such wonderful treats and pressies too… some make us almost cry as they are so touching and some make us cry with laughter as our parents clearly know their children, and us, well

Thank you all for your kindness and generosity xxxx

Our junk modelling area in Free-Flow is such a popular place to be… little minds imagine, little hands create and masterpieces emerge!!

Recycling at its most fun we think?! Xxxx

How many pumpkins can you spot hanging on the garland on the way up the stairs into nursery?!

Sian’s challenge was accepted and I think they’ll pass as pumpkins, but don’t look too closely!!

Autumnal ways and crocheting days spent here at Jollies xxxx

Our balancing logs in our garden side of our large outdoor area provide the perfect challenge for little bodies to step, stretch, climb, balance and develop core strength and control and coordination.

Our children make their own risk assessments and then express their pride in their achievements as they complete their own self-selected challenges… but as far as they’re concerned they are just having THE BEST time playing and that’s exactly as it should be in the Early Years!! (That’s why we practitioners all love it so much…. ) xxxx

What better way to cool down on a warm day than splishing and splashing and filling and emptying and pouring bubbly water with your friends… fancy a cuppa anyone?!

Learning about capacity and the language associated with volume and caring and sharing and imagining as tea parties are created in the most fun way!…. The possibilities of metal and gigantic teapots are truly endless Xxxx

We love our outdoor area here at Jollies xxxx

This little one was the best host as she invited Imogen over to her house after a hard day’s work for Imogen being a fire fighter.

She offered Imogen a cup of tea and some biscuits and when Imogen said she was going to sit back and put her feet up her response was “Okay…. I’ll get the pouffe for you”. In the next moment she brought over a little stool and Imogen did then in fact sit back and put her feet up!!

This little one then came and sat next to Imogen and then Imogen, refreshed after getting her feet up after a hard day fighting fires, offered to make her a cup of tea instead. So then they had some chill time together…. cheers! Next thing you know it was time for bed and they were both off in their ‘tent’ snoring away!!

Imaginative days and role-playing ways spent playing here at Jollies xxxx