Last Monday, 5th February we visited Kids 1st Rake Lane for some pictures. We had a wonderful time playing with the children, being able to watch their Little Rescuers session (a course designed to teach first aid and life saving skills to nursery and primary aged children through fun, play, music and teamwork), participating in their games, and so much more! Find out what the children were up to on this blog post.
Nothing can replace the role human interaction plays in a child’s growth and development, especially when it comes to acquiring language and developing communication skills. Whether it's playing outdoors, drawing, painting, learning about nature or even reading books, all the activities that take place in Kids 1st nurseries have been designed not only for your children to enjoy, but for them to develop their communication and cognitive skills. Last Monday, 29th January we drove to Kids 1st Bowesfield to visit the nursery and take photos of the children. Come with us on this journey as we explore the nursery, get to know the staff, and have lots of fun with the children. Read all about our visit on this blog post.
Visiting Kids 1st Nurseries is always a huge pleasure and we always have a great time. From fabulous staff to great looking and clean nurseries, Kids 1st provides the necessary tools for your child's development. We visited Kids 1st Wansbeck last Wednesday, 17th January. You can read about our experience on this blog post.
How you play with your toddler can have the greatest impact on your child's language development. There are simple techniques you can do to help improve your child's speech and language skills while playing. On this blog post we will explore a few techniques you can use to stimulate your child's communication skills. Find out which activities by reading this blog post.
Last Friday, 5th January, we headed over to our Jesmond's nursery to get to know the staff, the nursery and the children. We helped out with lunch time, and we played with the children while they did their usual activities. Painting and play-dough were some of the activities of the day. Read more on this exciting blog post!
Young children need the opportunity to use their whole body and develop their gross motor skills. It's only when they have mastered these that they will be able to control their fine motor skills, such as using a knife and fork or holding a pencil! Many of the fundamental tasks that children must achieve, such as exploring, risk-taking, fine and gross motor development and the absorption of vast amounts of basic knowledge, can be most effectively learned though outdoor play. Read more on this blog post!
On the 29th November we visited Kids 1st Sunderland to spend time with the children, taking lots of pictures and playing in the snow! The nursery's atmosphere is very inviting, and staff have an excellent understanding of how children learn. Check out this adorable post with lots of pictures from the nursery and the snow!
We visited Kids 1st Durham on Monday, 27th November. The nursery shines with an inviting atmosphere, modern looking building, creative art on the walls and staircase, providing an exciting and stimulating environment for children. We couldn't leave without playing with the children of course, taking a few photographs of on the way. This blog post is a must!
Some parents get confused about the differences between a day nursery and a preschool. The truth is there are a lot of different child care establishments; it’s easy to assume that they all mean, or offer, the same thing. In this post, we’ll be discussing the important differences between pre-schools and day nurseries, in an attempt to make the daunting – and understandably emotional – process of registering your child or baby less more of an informed one. The good news? At Kids 1st we offer both! Read more about it on this blog post.
