February Newsletter
CURRICULUM ACTIVITIES:- Our learning topic for February is ‘Being Healthy’, looking at the importance of hygiene, good nutrition, exercise and sleep. Helping children have self-esteem and confidence to talk about feelings, have good relationships and friends to talk to for a healthy mind and body. Throughout nursery, children will do age-appropriate activities, to develop an understanding of personal wellbeing and healthy choices, such as using real fresh fruit and vegetables for tasting & printing to creating role play areas like a doctor’s or hospital to see how they play a part in keeping us healthy and well. Mindful Yoga classes- to help them understand their feelings as well as gaining exercise.
Support at Home:- To support your child’s nursery education at home, help get your little ones into healthy habits and routines. Starting early is the best way and if they see your example, it will reinforce the message to make healthy choices in later life. Add some exercise by having fun dancing around the house, or make a little obstacle course in your living room, Lots of fun!
CELEBRATIONS:- From 2nd to 8th February is national story telling week, what better way to do this than at bedtime, all snuggled up reading their favorite stories! On the 14th, we’ll be going hearts and flowers crazy for St. Valentine’s Day, so expect lots of art and craft work home, all made with lots of love! On the 17th February is the start of Ramadan - Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar, it is observed by Muslims worldwide and is viewed as a blessed month. Then on the 17th is Shrove day, we love a good pancake race and finish it off with yummy pancakes, the day is also shared with Chinese New Year - which is the year of the ‘Horse’, we will be very creative, trying an assortment of food, dancing to music and also looking at other traditions that’s are celebrated. The day is then followed by Ash Wednesday on the 18th February- the first day of lent.
CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH WEEK: From 9th to 15th February is children’s mental health week, a very important annual celebration to raise awareness in the world. As children grow, it’s not just physical milestones like learning to walk or write that matter. Emotional development – building confidence, independence, and resilience – is just as important. By prioritising mental wellbeing from an early age, children are better equipped to handle life’s ups and downs as they grow into adulthood. The charity leading the initiative - Place2Be, has a range of free resources available on their website to help anyone promote or support the week. The nursery will be hosting a wide range of fun activities such as yoga, looking at story books/using puppets talking about feelings, making healthy food/snacks, having a mini ABC spa treatments and much more!
NURSERY START & FINISH TIMES:- Just a reminder, please be aware of timings of your child’s start and finishing sessions. Where possible, please arrive in time for a hand over at the end of their session before the next session starts or nursery closes. Thank you.
NURSERY APP:- Lots of updates such any illness, information regarding fees, messages from staff to parents, monthly menus etc. are sent via the app. Please do check this daily to make sure you do not miss out on important communication. Thank you.
HELLO & WELCOME:-To Dylan who has joined our Under 2’s room, welcome!
NURSERY FEES:- We are currently reviewing our nursery fees for 1st April. We always endeavour to keep our childcare fees to a minimum, while continuing to give the best possible value for money and remaining a sustainable business. We do appreciate the pressure on household finances currently, as we too incurred unprecedented costs last year, which will be surpassed from April this year to deliver quality childcare. Notification of our Terms & Conditions will be issued to parents by the end of February.
FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK OR INSTAGRAM:- (Facebook- Day Nursery (Abc-Nursery) this is a private account for parents/carers only, children’s photos are added with permission. Our Instagram profile is - (ABC Children’s Day Nursery) - no children’s images are shown on here. This is an additional way to keep up to date with nursery activities and room set ups.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY:- To Emilie who will be One & Enya & Emilia who turns Two in our Under Two’s room. To Syed who turns Three in the Pre-School room and to Oliver in our Foundation Stage Class, who will be Four! Happy Birthday to you all!
LOTS OF LOVE FROM ALL AT ABC!