Yesterday, Kids 1st Nurseries attended the Mothercare Expectant Parent event in Gateshead, and our beautiful mascot, Bobby, couldn't miss the opportunity to say hello to all the children and their parents. He also handed out brochures and pens to the adults, and balloons and sweeties to the little ones! An incredibly fun event and evening that we documented through the camera lens. We cannot wait to do this again. Read more on this blog post.
Playing in a pool of letters, dressing up as pirates and princesses, washing up cars, painting with cotton, playing with giant Lego, sensory-playing in a sandy mixture, fishing or playing several games, at Kids 1st Bowesfield the children know how to have fun! We visited the nursery this week, and we were overwhelmed with all the activities that the children get involved in every day. Read more on this brand new blog post.
We visited Kids 1st Durham once more and joined the children on their outdoor activities. As usual, all the staff was super friendly and patient, caring for the children in a professional manner, giving them the opportunity to learn as they play. The staff's exceptional knowledge and understanding about how children learn and develop, helps them to plan stimulating and exciting activities that motivate children to learn and consequently make consistently excellent progress in their development. Read more about our visit 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.
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.
Last Friday, 12th January, we visited our Kids 1st Hexham nursery. Just like all Kids 1st nurseries, Hexham's has been designed with a fresh and homely feel to ensure each child can experience inspiring educational activities indoors and outdoors. Providing children with exciting opportunities to explore, have fun and learn in a safe and secure environment, Kids 1st Hexham was a great experience. 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!
