Ninas Nursery High Lane

Taking their balancing one step further today and putting their agility to the test one of the children discovered the art of balancing on two tyres, they first learned to hold on to the unit for support, this helped them gain confidence in their abilities, fostering a sense of security as they explored their limitations. Once they felt comfortable, they began to let go. This transition is an essential part of their growth transforming hesitance into newfound courage!

Balancing on the tyres challenged their core muscles, promoting strength and stability. Developing core stability is vital for children as it provides a solid foundation for all types of physical activities. Strong core muscles support better posture, coordination, and balance, setting the stage for further physical development as they grow.

Healthy Body Happy Me Week 2025! Wednesdays Terrific Twisters!

Today was a day dedicated to developing dexterity and fine motor skills through fun and engaging activities. In the baby room, our little ones had a go at twisting chunky wooden nuts and bolts as well as exploring a large cog tower. These activities not only enhance their hand strength and coordination but also lay the foundation for critical thinking as they figure out how to connect and manipulate different pieces.

Meanwhile, our toddlers took it a step further by dancing and twisting their bodies to the lively beat of ‘Let’s twist again’! Movement is a fantastic way for them to build body awareness, balance, and learn about spatial orientation, all while having the best time! Additionally, the children across Toddlers and Preschool used tools like screwdrivers, allowing them to work screws into wood and even remove them from old electronics. This hands-on experience promotes problem-solving skills and creativity, nurturing their confidence as they learn to use tools safely and effectively.

Each of these activities was carefully considered to promote early years development, helping our children grow stronger and more skilled while having tons of fun!

The Curiosity Approach beautifully aligns with Montessori principles that promote independence, part of this is the children self serving their meals, this is started from the beginning in the Baby Room. This hands-on experience is a beautiful entry into the sequence of learning that will follow them throughout their time at nursery. By allowing babies to serve themselves, we promote independence, confidence, and a sense of responsibility. Each child learns to trust their capabilities, whether it’s scooping rice onto their plates or carefully balancing a spoonful of curry. These practical life skills cultivate a ‘can-do’ attitude that encourages them to explore the world around them!

After enjoying their meal, our little ones also have the opportunity to practice another essential skill, scraping their plates into the leftovers bowl. This not only teaches them about tidiness and respect for their environment, but it also reinforces self-management skills and the importance of contributing to the community.

NDNA Healthy Body Happy Me Week 2025! Starting off the week with Magnificent Muscles!

The children have been diving into the wonderful world of playdough focusing on developing those all-important muscles! This is something that is embedded within nursery from the babies to school leavers, all being a part of the process each day.

Through large-scale playdough making, our little ones engaged in a myriad of physical activities that are essential for their growth and development. Mixing flour and water with their hands and even their feet is not only messy fun, but it also strengthens hand muscles, improving their fine motor skills. These skills are crucial as children learn to grip, pinch, and manipulate objects, laying the groundwork for future tasks like writing and zipping up coats!

As they rolled, poked, and shaped their dough into different forms during imaginative baking play, they enhanced their gross motor skills as well. Each squeeze and stretch of the playdough helps build coordination, balance, and strength! Plus, engaging in this sensory experience stimulates their cognitive development, boosting creativity and problem-solving skills while working together in play.

Our fabulous Area SENDCo Nicole is taking part in this year's, National Autistic Society's World Acceptance Month,by walking 5k each week in April. This is a cause Nicole and ourselves, as a company, are very passionate about supporting. lf you can donate we would really appreciate your support. To donate please use the QR code below

🌟Exciting Career Opportunities at Nina’s Nurseries! 🌟

We’re growing! Nina’s Nurseries is expanding across our seven vibrant settings, and we’re on the lookout for passionate, motivated, and dedicated individuals to join our warm and welcoming community.

With opportunities across a range of our unique nurseries - including those specialising in The Curiosity Approach, Montessori Approach, Forest School, and Communication-Friendly Environments!

🌟 Current Opportunities across our seven settings include:

🌟 Room Leader
🌟 Qualified Early Years Educator
🌟Trainee Early Years Educator

At Nina’s Nurseries, we are committed to nurturing talent from within and providing a wealth of CPD (Continuing Professional Development) opportunities to help you grow and excel in your career.

If you have the passion, skills, and enthusiasm to make a difference in children's early years, we would love to hear from you!

Get in touch today to find out more or apply at [email protected] or contact one of our nurseries.

🍀Happy St. Patrick's day🍀

In the world of early childhood education, STEM plays a pivotal role in fostering curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking. One of the simplest yet most captivating ways to introduce STEM concepts to young children is through play and exploration. When playing with coloured elephants the toddlers began noticing how sunlight reflects off their vibrant shiny surface, casting colourful shadows on the floor. This moment, seemingly simple, opened the door to a variety of STEM learning opportunities. The children begin to ask themselves questions and explore different concepts such as ‘what happens when the elephants are moved? These questions spark discussions about light, shadows, and colour, laying the groundwork for early scientific thinking. They begin to grasp the idea of reflection and how light interacts with objects, a fundamental concept in physics as they share their findings “it’s making a colour shadow”. As they experiment with different angles and positions of the elephants, they are engaging in basic principles of engineering, how to adjust variables to achieve a desired effect. The world is full of learning opportunities just waiting to be discovered, sometimes all it takes is a little sunlight and a few colourful elephants!

The Curiosity Approach NDNA - National Day Nurseries Association Alistair Bryce-Clegg at ABC Does TTS Resources


In an exciting and imaginative experiment, the children discovered the fascinating effects of putting playdough through a traditional pasta-making device. This activity involved the creation of large-scale playdough from flour and water, which the children eagerly helped to mix together. As the dough took shape, the next step was a hands-on exploration with the pasta roller. Together, the children fed the playdough into the machine, turning the handle to create ribbons of playdough.

The process of rolling the dough through the pasta maker was not only a fun sensory experience but also an excellent opportunity for the children to engage in fine motor skills development. Turning the handle of the pasta maker encouraged hand-eye coordination, wrist strength, and precision. The physical effort of rolling out the dough also gave the children a sense of accomplishment as they saw their work transform into long, delicate strands.

Alistair Bryce-Clegg at ABC Does NDNA - National Day Nurseries Association Nursery World Magazine The Curiosity Approach Stockport Early Years Improvement Team

We end international woman's day with Nina, the company director who would like to honour her Nana Dot.

Our practitioner Sarah would like to honour her friend Michelle on International Women's Day.

Jade, our babyroom practitioner, would like to honour her sister on International Women's Day.

Jo from pre-school would like to honour her Auntie Pam on International Women's Day.

Jo, our toddler room leader, would like to honour her Mum on International Women's Day.

Charlotte, our deputy and babyroom leader, would like to honour her mum on international women's day.

Today is International Women's Day so we wanted to share and celebrate some women that have inspired us, starting with Amanda our nursery manager who would like to honour her Nana Pearl