This Wednesday, 21st March, in order to show support for all children with Down's Syndrome, the children and staff at Kids 1st Hexham came together and wore odd socks, as well as they donated £1, on this World Down's Syndrome Day. Read more about the event that took place at the nursery on this blog post.
Kids 1st Quorum is a wonderful nursery with both indoor and outdoor areas for the children to enjoy. During our latest visit to the nursery we got to join the children out in the gardens and witness lots of running around, smiley faces and giggles. But there was a lot happening indoors too! Parents got to join the children during story time while the little ones were delighted listening to the tales. Find out what else was happening at the nursery on this blog post.
On Monday, 12th February we returned to Kids 1st Low Fell, as we hadn't been around for a while. It was an amazing experience to see how much some of the children had grown since we last visited. We took some photos and played with so many toys. The children had lots of fun. Read more about our second visit to Low Fell on this blog post.
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.
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.
This Monday, 8th January, we payed a visit to Kids 1st QE nursery. We were greeted by the nicest staff and did a guided tour through the different rooms. The nursery was immaculately clean, and shined with a bright atmosphere. We joined in on a dance class, and had loads of fun with the children. Read more on this 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!
