Making patterns with paint on a mirror Instead of painting on paper, why not make marks on a mirror. Children will be fascinated at being able to see themselves in the mirror. Talk to the children about the marks they mark. Don't forget to ask them open-ended questions as this will enable them to talk about what they have painted. Follow … [Read more...] about Painting on a mirror
Painting with fly swatters
Making patterns with a fly swatter Fill a couple of trays with different coloured paint. Sit back and watch the children dip the fly swatters in the paint and make marks on their paper. Follow our hashtag #AfternoonActivityTime to follow all the exciting activities that are being shared on our Facebook page every day at 11.30 … [Read more...] about Painting with fly swatters
Painting with flour paint
Making marks with flour paint Ingredients Flour Different coloured food colouring Water Method In each paint pot add a scoop of flour Add a drop of food colouring to each paint pot Add some water and give it a good mix Follow our hashtag #AfternoonActivityTime to follow all the exciting activities that are being … [Read more...] about Painting with flour paint
Creating marks in playdough
Using lollipop sticks to make marks in playdough Either make your own playdough or purchase some from craft shop. Provide the children with lollipop sticks and feathers for the children to marks in their playdough. Talk to the children about the marks they make. Follow our hashtag #AfternoonActivityTime to follow all the exciting … [Read more...] about Creating marks in playdough
Creating a bug hunt
Using sawdust to create a bug hunt Bury different bugs in a tray of sawdust Add other natural objects such logs pieces of wood etc Follow our hashtag #AfternoonActivityTime to follow all the exciting activities that are being shared on our Facebook page every day at 11.30 … [Read more...] about Creating a bug hunt
Shadow Education Secretary announces help with rising childcare costs
The Shadow Education Minister 'Anglea Rayner' talks about helping working parents in London with the rising costs of childcare Using her experiences as a teenage mum Shadow Education Minister says "We need a childcare revolution that will help working parents across London". The rising costs of childcare are affecting families, leaving mainly … [Read more...] about Shadow Education Secretary announces help with rising childcare costs
What you need to know about safeguarding changes
Up to date knowledge of Safeguarding changes As Ofsted will be inspecting how the setting safeguards children and adults, it is imperative that everyone working in childcare especially the manager is aware of the current changes. During an Ofsted inspection, the inspector will use the document, Inspecting Safeguarding in Early Years, … [Read more...] about What you need to know about safeguarding changes
30hrs free childcare scheme started in York
The new 30hrs free childcare scheme has started in York York was chosen as one of the eight pilot areas to launch the 30hrs free childcare this September. The new scheme started yesterday however concerns have already been voiced at this scheme. Before the scheme was launched many nurseries expressed their concerns over the cost of funding … [Read more...] about 30hrs free childcare scheme started in York
Making Magic Sand
Making Magic Sand with the children Mix water, sand and cornflour together in a tray Let the children explore the texture by running their fingers through the mixture Follow our hashtag #AfternoonActivityTime to follow all the exciting activities that are being shared on ourFacebook page every day at 11.30 … [Read more...] about Making Magic Sand
Finger Painting
Encouraging children to join in Finger Painting Place different coloured finger paint on a table Encourage children to make marks in the paint Talk to the children about the marks they have made Follow our hashtag #AfternoonActivityTime to follow all the exciting activities that are being shared on our Facebook page every day at 11.30 … [Read more...] about Finger Painting