Colliers Wood Nursery Community
Through the spectrum (Raising awareness of Autism)
Autism is a neurological condition that affects an individual’s communication, social interaction, and behavior. It is a lifelong condition that typically manifests in early childhood, and while there is no cure, early intervention, and support can help individuals with autism live fulfilling lives.
The Importance of Celebrating Woman’s Day and Teaching Equality in Early Years
If we truly want to achieve equality and harmony among human beings, we must not neglect the time of life when the social, idealistic, and linguistic differences which separate human groups do not yet exist.
The Bilingual Child & Language
Bilingualism refers to the ability to use two languages in everyday life and is on the rise in many parts of the world, with one in three people being bilingual or multilingual.*
Power to the Puppets
Power to the Puppets. Written by Christopher Byers, Butterflies Teacher & SENCO Lead Once upon a time in a classroom, not so far away was …
The Importance of messy play in Children’s Development
Using the term ‘messy’ doesn’t always bring positive views of child-led learning. Maybe a bit more of an adequate way of addressing it, by giving it the importance it has in child development, might be: ‘sensory and manipulative play’.
The Value of a Key Person
The Value of a Key Person What is a Keyperson? A key person helps your child to become familiar with the Nursery, starting right from …
Transitions and Settling-in Sessions
September is approaching fast and, with it comes the season for change and transitions. This is especially for children going to nursery for the first time, starting school or even moving rooms within the same setting.
The Value of Treasure Baskets
Treasure baskets are a concept developed on the idea of Elinor Goldschmeid’s observations of parents and their babies and toddlers and their curiosity to investigate their knowledge of the world around them through the usage of their five senses.
Fireflies Trip to Beddington Park
Just a 20-minute drive from Colliers Wood, Beddington Park is a 58 Hectare Park which stretches across Beddington, Hackbridge and Wallington. It originated as a deer park in the 14th century for the noble Carew family, whose manor house still stands in the park today (now Carew Academy).
Fireflies Trip to the Horniman Museum
Colliers Wood Nursery excitement was first fuelled in the Fireflies, with the arrival of Ted, one of our minibus drivers and the dressing of the hi-vis jackets. “Trip! Trip!” One of our Fireflies exclaimed and indeed it was, as the Fireflies had a morning out to the Horniman Museum & Gardens in Forest Hill, London.
Chris’ Volcanic Experiment at Colliers Wood
In relation to the topic of firefighters at Colliers Wood, the children’s learning expanded to other places where a fire could be found in nature and so the discussion of volcanoes was derived and an experiment began!
Butterflies go to the Natural History Museum
To further the children’s understanding of the natural world around them, the Butterflies have whisked away for a day trip, to the iconic Natural History Museum in South Kensington.
