As part of our ongoing Animal World project, the children explored tiger stripes and discovered that patterns aren’t just decorative- they’re clever camouflage! Through observation, discussion and creative mark-making, the children learned how an animal’s pattern helps it to hide in its environment.
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National Storytelling Week reminds us that stories don’t only live in books 📚✨
With a light, a screen, and a little imagination, shadow puppets bring stories to life in a whole new way- through movement, voices, problem-solving and creativity. Children become the storytellers, the characters, and the directors all at once.
This is a great activity to try at home!
#nationalstorytellingweek #eyfs #earlyyears #activelearning #enablingenvironment #reggio #reggioemilia
🧺 Try at Home! 🧦
Pegging up laundry (even tiny dolls' clothes!) is a wonderful way for children to help out at home.
This simple, practical task supports fine motor skills, hand strength, and hand-eye coordination, while also building confidence, independence, and a sense of responsibility. When children feel involved in real-life routines, they learn that their contributions matter.
#eyfs #activelearning #learningthroughplay #enablingenvironment #reggioemilia #reggioapproach
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!
#eyfs #expressiveartsanddesign #understandingtheworld #activelearning #reggioemilia #reggioinspired #childledlearning #enablingenvironment
✨ Our beautiful knitted nativity, lovingly handmade by our very own Nursery Knitting Nana. A treasure we’ll cherish every Christmas!
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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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As a lot of you will know, we are so lucky to have our very own 'Nursery Knitting Nana'! This week she has gifted us a beautiful hand-crocheted bird mobile, now swaying gently above our babies as they play and rest. 🐦💛
Her creations bring love, comfort, and a little bit of magic into our nursery- thank you, Knitting Nana! 🌸
✨ 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
#childledlearning #enablingenvironment #childcentred #reggioemilia #reggioinspired
Try this simple activity at home- make holes in a cardboard box and thread through colourful scarves or fabrics for your baby to pull out! 👶🧣
This sensory game supports:
🖐️ Fine motor skills
🧠 Problem-solving
🌈 Visual stimulation
🎨 Curiosity and creativity
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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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