J. Puddleducks Outdoor Nursery

What is Play? Play is behaviour that is  freely chosen ,  personally directed , and  intrinsically motivated . That is, children determine and control the content and intent of their play, by following their own instincts, ideas, and interests, in their own way and for their own reasons.    Children have the freedom to choose how and when to play   Play is the universal language of childhood. It is an activity which exists for its own sake, but also has a fundamental role. All children should have the opportunity to play every day.   “Play creates a brain that has increased flexibility and improved potential for learning later in life” (Lesser & Russel, 2008)   Play is innate behaviour that  contributes to quality of life , sense of well-being, and is a key element in effective learning – developing physical, cognitive, social, and emotional skills. Play has a central role in developing strong attachments. Play encourages creativity, ima...

 We have just finished our first week of running our outdoor nursery and what a week it's been! We've had 7 visits, 3 confirmed bookings and our toddler group Little Bugs is close to being fully booked! 🤩 This week's focus has been getting ready for our open day on Sunday where we would love to see as many of you as possible to show you around our nursery. From cleaning cabins, to putting up tarps, and even making a bird hide, we have done it all.  Our open day runs from 10am to 3pm on Sunday 25th.