Our preschoolers have been busy bringing the Christmas story to life 🎄✨
After being inspired by the beautiful knitted nativity in our reception area, the children decided to create their own version- using cardboard, tissue paper, imagination and a whole lot of teamwork.
We love seeing their ideas take shape in such creative ways!

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Our little artists are getting ready for next week’s Winter Lights Celebration! This beautiful Christmas tree drawing is just one of the many creative designs the children have chosen for their paper lanterns. We love seeing their imagination shine through as they prepare to light up the season with colour, warmth, and wonder. 🌟

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📦Big imagination, simple materials! Create a cardboard house with peek-through windows and watch your little one’s play brim with creativity and hide-and-seek fun.

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“Children are not things to be moulded, but people to be unfolded.” — Jess Lair 🌼
At KatieB Kids, we believe every child’s journey is beautifully unique. Our role is to nurture curiosity, celebrate individuality, and provide the space for each personality to bloom in its own time.

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✨ In our child-led learning environment, children take the lead in their play and discovery. This helps them:
🌱 Build independence and confidence
🧩 Develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills
💡 Explore their own interests and creativity
💬 Strengthen communication and social skills
💖 Feel valued and respected as capable learners

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At KatieB Kids, our garden is a place where imagination takes the lead- and large-scale loose parts open the door to creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking. Whether it’s a fort, a pirate ship, or a dinosaur den, children are empowered to construct, explore, and transform their environment in meaningful ways.

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"A swirly-whirly for my mummy." 💫🖍️
At KatieB Kids, every mark tells a story and every story matters.
This beautiful swirl wasn’t planned by an adult. It came from the heart of a child, for someone they love. And that’s magic!

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🌈 The Pedagogy of Joy 🌈
At KatieB Kids, we believe that joy is a powerful force in early childhood education. Through curiosity, creativity, and connection, we nurture a love of learning that begins with happiness; every moment of wonder, every giggle, every spark of discovery!

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🎨 "Wow!" - that quiet moment when discovery unfolds.
At KatieB Kids, we celebrate the awe and wonder in every brushstroke!

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🧠🎨 "Play is the highest form of research" - Albert Einstein. This is why we enable children's imaginations to run wild and allow them time to explore new ideas through play.

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