Get Outdoors: The Benefits of Outdoor Play for Kids

As your children learn and grow, they need new and exciting ways to support development. These days it’s harder for kids to make the most of the great outdoors. Far too often, kids are given tablets or smartphones, before they’ve really learnt how to make the fun themselves. Children still have huge imaginations, so it’s…

What to Expect on Your Child’s First Day of Daycare

Sending your child to daycare is both exciting and scary for parents and little ones. It’s an entirely new world for your toddler and they have no idea what to expect. For many parents, it may also be the first time they are separated from their baby and it can cause some stress and anxiety.…

Nurturing Your Child: The Importance Of Socialising

Socialising your child during their younger years is one of the most important parts of their development and it can be crucial to how they interact with others in future. Whether it’s at a day nursery, pre-school or scheduling playdates, spending time with peers is extremely beneficial for your little one. To find out more…

Helping Your Child To Settle In At Nursery: Our Tips

Adjusting to the new routine of nursery can be challenging for lots of children (and parents)! However, there are some simple things you can try to help ease your little one in and make the transition less stressful and even get them to start enjoying nursery. To hear more about our nursery tips, keep on…

How To Keep Your Child Engaged Over The Summer

The summer holidays are a great time if you’re a kid. Free from the routine of nursery or school, they are free to spend their days as they please. But during this time, it can be difficult for parents to try and keep their children engaged. Many parents are concerned that over the holidays they…

Preparing Your Child For Nursery

When your child reaches the age where they are ready to attend nursery, it can be a big change in both a parent’s life and the child’s. Starting nursery can be a big adjustment for everyone so it is important to take things slow and prepare accordingly to help ease the transition for your child…

Understanding The Importance Of Motor Skills In Learning

You may have heard of motor skills, but you’re still unsure of what they are. No need to worry. We’ve broken down everything you need to know about the motor skills your child will be developing and why this is important for them. To find out more, keep reading! What Are Motor Skills? Motor skills…

How To Inspire Your Child To Read And Begin Reading

There are many ways you can help inspire your toddler to begin to learn to read and cultivate a love for reading. This blog aims to go through some of these. Why reading to young children is crucial Your child’s growth is aided in several ways by the daily sharing of tales, conversations, and songs.…

5 Fun Activities To Do With Your Child This Summer

With only a handful of weeks left before the kids go back to school or nursery, you might be stuck thinking of activities to do with your child this summer. No need to worry. We’ve picked out 5 fun and exciting activities you and your child can do before school comes around! Keep reading to…

Exploring the Benefits of Outdoor Learning at a Young Age

We understand that, as parents, you want more than anything for your child to flourish, both academically and personally. That’s why, as Little Acorns Day Nursery, we strive to provide your little one with an exceptional educational experience that nurtures their development in every way possible. In this blog post, we aim to shed some…