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Orchidale Nursery
Feb 1, 20232 min read
Why I love our Nursery - by our Manager Jess
From a young age I always wanted to work with children, when I left school I headed to college where I achieved my level 3 and following...
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Leanne Ammon
Nov 15, 20222 min read
The Magic of Narnia - Ideas to Stimulate Imagination and Creativity in Children.
I don’t think I’ve ever met a child, or grown up for that matter, who isn’t transfixed, or at least intrigued by, a land of complete...
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Littlest Elf Littlest Elf
Jul 31, 20212 min read
New Years Resolutions for Your Child and You...Keep it Fun!
Attention spans for children are notoriously small. Christmas? When was that? As adults we are fairly used to making, and breaking, the...
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Littlest Elf Littlest Elf
Jul 31, 20212 min read
The Magic of Narnia - Ideas to Stimulate Imagination and Creativity in Children.
I don’t think I’ve ever met a child, or grown up for that matter, who isn’t transfixed, or at least intrigued by, a land of complete fantasy
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Littlest Elf Littlest Elf
Jul 31, 20212 min read
The Importance of Risk Taking in Early Childhood
Risk taking and toddlers. Not usually the words you would happily put together. However, studies show us that certain risk-taking behaviour
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Littlest Elf Littlest Elf
Jul 31, 20213 min read
Preparing for a Calm and Happy Christmas with a Baby!
Christmas with your new baby. Magic or mayhem? Christmas is an emotive word. One with many connotations depending on personal experience,...
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Littlest Elf Littlest Elf
Jul 31, 20213 min read
Spotting the signs of dehydration in toddlers and how to prevent it
Here comes the sun! And don’t we love it? It’s the chance to shed our wintery togs, feel the grass between our toes and make ourselves...
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Littlest Elf Littlest Elf
Jul 31, 20213 min read
Forest School Spaces: the advantages of outdoor learning
The Forest School concept was initiated in the 1980s in Denmark where the open-air culture ('frulitsliv') is a way of life. It first came...
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Littlest Elf Littlest Elf
Jul 31, 20213 min read
Sports are a great way to encourage a child's all-round development
What’s not to love about sport? With it comes the chance to get outdoors, have a fun time with friends, do your best, feel the adrenaline...
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Littlest Elf Littlest Elf
Jul 31, 20214 min read
How To Promote Your Child’s Emotional Health
Though it’s a well-known fact that rates of teenage mental health problems are increasing alarmingly, it is less recognised that very...
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Littlest Elf Littlest Elf
Jul 31, 20212 min read
How to Support Children's Learning Using Websites and Apps at Home
As an experienced Early Years Specialist Teacher I have often been asked by parents how they can support their children's learning at...
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Littlest Elf Littlest Elf
Jul 31, 20213 min read
Creative Ideas To Do With Children At Home
Creative play and imaginative arts experiences play a central role in toddlers’ learning and development. You can encourage your toddler...
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