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We have all been fascinated with the insects and mini beasts that visit our outdoor space. The children are always curious and excited to...
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Vickie
- Jun 22
- 1 min
Learning? Let play do the heavy lifting .....
As a staff we have been looking at play and brain development, focusing on the new book by Dr. Jaqueline Harding, "The Brain that loves...
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Vickie
- May 9, 2023
- 2 min
Make your mark...
According to Amanda Morgan of the Not Just Cute Podcast https://notjustcute.com/podcast/ "before we ever put a pencil in a child's...
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Vickie
- Feb 6, 2023
- 1 min
A helping hand...
With snowdrops and other signs of spring appearing in the garden it is lovely to see friendships and imaginations begin to flourish too....
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Vickie
- Oct 17, 2022
- 2 min
Nature's palette...
Every season has its own sights, smells and sounds and Autumn at the moment is giving us an abundance of sensory gifts. From the vast...
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Vickie
- Sep 26, 2022
- 1 min
It's not just about counting!
Hands up who likes maths? The word "mathematics" can conjure up a myriad of emotions, sometimes not always positive, but if we are asked...
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Vickie
- Jul 9, 2022
- 1 min
A change is in the air....
We have had some very busy weeks recently with the children having the opportunity to meet their new teachers both at their new schools...
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Vickie
- May 23, 2022
- 1 min
No planning permission required...
There has been a lot of building activity recently at Noah's Ark with a variety of materials being used. Construction play, in any form,...
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Vickie
- May 7, 2022
- 1 min
The importance of movement.
The warmer weather has meant that we are spending more time outdoors and that in turn opens up lots of opportunities for a variety of...
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Vickie
- Mar 5, 2022
- 1 min
I spy with my little eye ... something beginning with "M"
Little did we know at the start of the week that the children's interests would involve lots of activities beginning with M! Mixing paint...
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Vickie
- Feb 13, 2022
- 2 min
Sensory processing and our 8 senses .... yes, 8 not 5!
This week the children were using the 5 senses we usually think of: sight (visual), taste (gustatory), touch (tactile), hearing...
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Vickie
- Jan 28, 2022
- 1 min
A splash of colour...
The sun did make a brief appearance this week however the children have been brightening up the days by experimenting with colour mixing...
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Vickie
- Jan 24, 2022
- 1 min
New year, new friends, new adventures....
We were delighted to welcome new friends to Noah's Ark who have quickly settled in and begun their own adventures and learning journeys....
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Vickie
- Nov 27, 2021
- 1 min
Anticipation is in the air!
At the moment we are anticipating that there might be snow coming our way, but this week the children experienced anticipation in a...
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Vickie
- Oct 14, 2021
- 1 min
Laughter is the best medicine
Laughter draws people together in ways that trigger healthy physical and emotional changes in the body as well as boosting our immune...
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Vickie
- Oct 7, 2021
- 1 min
Can you measure happiness?
In 2014 the Government published a document called "The Children's Happiness Scale". This research however involved gathering the views...
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Vickie
- Sep 19, 2021
- 1 min
We're back!
The past fortnight has flown by but what a fun packed 2 weeks we've had! It was lovely to see children new to Noah's Ark and returning...
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Vickie
- Jul 24, 2021
- 1 min
About to fly the nest...
As the days count down to the end of the summer term it means we will soon be saying our goodbyes to the children who will be leaving to...
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Vickie
- Jul 3, 2021
- 1 min
Sandy seashell buns and surfing dudes...
Another action packed and fun filled week was had at Noah's Ark with the children creating a host of exciting ideas. A pop up cafe...
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Vickie
- Jun 15, 2021
- 1 min
The great outdoors...
The wonderful weather we have been enjoying has fired up the children's imagination this week. Creative hands were supported by the team...
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