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

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This Sunday was Bare Foot Day! 👣 Did you know that going barefoot helps children develop proprioception, which is crucial for balance and coordination? Giving your child access to bare foot climbing opportunities or walking on different textures in a way that's managed safely is a great way to develop this skill.

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Would you like to explore our nursery environment, where children come first? Take a look at our new 360 tour to give you full access to all our rooms (https://zurl.co/vtUJq ) , as well as our new professional photos (https://zurl.co/0y54C ) , all courtesy of local photographer, Pete Bresser.

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Floating Flowers! For this activity, simply fill a container with some water, carefully place a folded paper flower onto the surface of the water, with the folded petals facing upwards, then watch as the petals on each flower start to unfold.

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