Welly Walks

At Little Kingfishers’ Day Nursery, we love getting outdoors and exploring in all kinds of weather. We know that welly walks offer a wide range of cross-curricular opportunities, giving children the chance to enjoy fresh air while developing their gross motor skills, coordination, and physical confidence.

During our welly walks, children are encouraged to explore nature, observe wildlife, and discover the world around them. They can be creative, inquisitive, and hands-on, whether investigating natural materials, spotting animals, or taking part in seasonal activities. These experiences help foster curiosity, problem-solving, and a lifelong love of learning and the outdoors.

Gardening

At Little Kingfishers, we know that children are naturally curious about the world around them. That’s why we provide plenty of opportunities for them to plant and tend to our gardens. Spending time in the garden allows children to explore different smells, textures, and tastes, while observing the growth of plants over time. These experiences help them understand how things grow, develop patience, and encourage a love of nature and learning through hands-on discovery.

Cooking

At Little Kingfishers, the children have plenty of opportunities to cook and explore food. We understand the importance of trying new foods and believe that cooking is a fun and engaging way to introduce a wide variety of flavours to children.

The children are involved in every step of the process, from preparing and cooking to baking and tasting the foods they make. Cooking is not only enjoyable, but it also serves as a cross-curricular learning activity, helping to support skills in mathematics, science, and communication and language. Through these hands-on experiences, children develop confidence, independence, and a love of learning while enjoying the delicious results of their efforts.

Music

At Little Kingfishers Nursery, the children enjoy regular music sessions throughout the week, with daily singing often being a highlight of the day. They love singing a variety of familiar nursery rhymes and exploring different musical instruments, discovering the sounds they can create.

Music provides children with regular opportunities to express themselves creatively and to develop early musical understanding. Through these sessions, they begin to learn simple musical concepts such as noise, beats, pitch, and rhythm, while also building confidence, coordination, and a love of music.

Yoga

At Little Kingfishers, the children benefit from weekly yoga sessions. These sessions help them develop physical strength, balance, and flexibility, while also extending their understanding of how their muscles work and the different ways they can be used.

Yoga at nursery also promotes mindfulness, teaching children techniques to stay calm and focus on their breathing. These skills not only support their well-being during sessions but can also be transferred into everyday life, helping children manage emotions, build concentration, and develop a sense of calm and confidence.

P.E.

At Little Kingfishers, we understand the importance of physical education and how regular sessions help children grow into healthy, confident, and independent individuals. Each week, children are given opportunities to move, jump, balance, roll, throw, and catch, supporting the development of their muscles, bones, coordination, and overall physical confidence. These activities not only encourage a love of being active but also help children build essential skills for daily life and future learning.