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!
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Senior Piccoli educator Nicki has been busy behind the scenes 🧵
Last week she fired up the sewing machine to create some very exciting new sensory play resources…
All will be revealed soon!
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🌈 Mrs Murphy’s Rainbow Wraps
Bright, crunchy and child-approved! 🥬🥕🌽
Mrs Murphy’s Rainbow Wraps are a fun, hands-on recipe that’s perfect for making together at home. Let your child choose their colours, help with spreading and wrapping, and chat about all the different vegetables as you go.
An ambitious build taking shape in the garden 🧱✨
Using large wooden blocks with coloured windows allows children to think big- testing balance, strength and stability while collaborating, problem-solving, and bringing their ideas to life.
#eyfs #earlyyears #looseparts #outdoorplay #reggioinspired #reggioemilia
This week’s Little Linguists French word is Bonjour! 🇫🇷
We use this to greet Monsieur Lapin at the start of our sessions, helping children build confidence and familiarity with French through warm, playful routines 🐰
This week’s Little Linguists Spanish phrase is 'uno, dos, tres, ¡ya!'
Meaning “1, 2, 3, go!”, we sing this together before the start of every song in our sessions, helping children build confidence, rhythm and familiarity with Spanish through music.
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🧺 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.
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Our Little Linguists Spanish phrase of the week is Hola, '¿cómo estás?'
The children have been practising this friendly greeting throughout the day, learning how language helps us connect with others and express care for our friends.
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