Wonderful storytelling in action #eyfs #nursery #education #earlyyears #earlyyearsideas #keepingitreal #earlylearning #playbasedlearning #learningthroughplay #storytelling #eyfsinspiration #continuousprovision #literacy #barnetearlyyearsalliance #allaboutearlyyears #eyfsclassroom #eytagteam #smallworld #smallworldplay #looseparts #loosepartsplay

Over the last couple of weeks we have watched our caterpillars grow, shed their exoskeletons, pupate and become chrysalides. This has given us the opportunity to learn so many wonderful new words and observe the changes closely. We have talked about symmetry and metamorphosis and learnt a new song ‘There’s a tiny caterpillar on a leaf.’ Today we were very excited to release our butterflies in the garden and watch them fly away. . #eyfs #education #earlyyears #earlyyearsideas #barnetearlyyearsalliance #keepingitreal #community #maintainednurseryschools #understandingtheworld #butterflylifecycle #nurserycommunity #eytagteam #lifecycleofabutterfly #caterpillars #wildlife @insectlore

While observing our caterpillars, we’ve been making our own caterpillars, drawing and painting butterflies and looking at pattern and symmetry. . #eyfs #education #earlyyears #earlyyearsideas #barnetearlyyearsalliance #keepingitreal #community #maintainednurseryschools #understandingtheworld #butterflylifecycle #nurserycommunity #eytagteam #lifecycleofabutterfly #caterpillars #wildlife #expressiveartanddesign #symmetry

After watching our butterflies and looking at symmetry, it has been evident in one child’s block play in the garden. As he constructed his ‘robot’ he carefully aligned each block, paying great attention to detail, focusing, making small adjustments. It was fascinating to observe as he made the robot symmetrical from each side. #eyfs #nursery #education #earlyyears #barnetearlyyearsalliance #eytagteam #themagicofchildhood #constructionplay #blockplayideas #theirplaytheirway #outdoorplay #eyfsoutdoors #looseparts #loosepartsplay #outdoorlooseparts #earlyyearsmaths #symmetry #symmetryinplay

Pure joy! Yes, there may be the odd misplaced item of clothing or child now wearing the wrong shorts but the memories made today will last forever. Keeping cool the Hampden Way! #eyfs #nursery #education #earlyyears #earlyyearsideas #keepingitreal #earlylearning #playbasedlearning #learning #play #barnetearlyyearsalliance #eytagteam #learningenvironment #childhood #pretendplay #themagicofchildhood #imaginativeplay #looseparts #loosepartsplay #outdoorlooseparts #waterplay #outdoorwaterplay #earlyyearsoutdoors #outdoorplay #eyfsoutdoors #waterplayideas

Who said they’re guttering stands? Thinking outside the box. . #eyfs #nursery #education #earlyyears #earlyyearsideas #keepingitreal #earlylearning #playbasedlearning #learning #play #barnetearlyyearsalliance #eytagteam #learningenvironment #childhood #pretendplay #themagicofchildhood #imaginativeplay #looseparts #loosepartsplay #outdoorlooseparts #earlyyearsoutdoors #outdoorplay #eyfsoutdoors #thinkingoutsidethebox #creativethinkers #riskyplay #senseofadventure #adventurousplay

Light & Sound . #eyfs #nursery #education #earlyyears #keepingitreal #maintainednurseryschools #barnetearlyyearsalliance #dance #expressiveartsanddesign #expressivearts #sensoryroom #musicandmovement #themagicofchildhood #sensoryplay #lightplay #lightandsound #lightexploration @tts_resources

Hampden Way leavers picnic 2023. Wishing the very best to all our children moving onto school and wishing all our families a wonderful summer. We hope you enjoyed the picnic and the leavers video. We would also like to thank you all for your kind words and generous gifts, they are always appreciated. THANK YOU! With love from us all at Hampden Way ❤️ xxx #eyfs #nursery #education #earlyyears #barnetearlyyearsalliance #eyfsoutdoors #maintainednurseryschool #eytagteam #nurserycommunity #community #schoolleavers #nurserygraduation #eytagteam

It’s so lovely to have our returning children back at nursery as we also welcome new children and their families, slowly reconnecting and settling into nursery life. #eyfs #nursery #education #earlyyears #barnetearlyyearsalliance #eyfsoutdoors #maintainednurseryschool #eytagteam #nurserycommunity #community #newstarters #settlingin #eytagteam

The swings - the swings are always in use and it’s fascinating to watch children use them in different ways. They help to develop so many things from hand and core strength to perseverance and patience as children wait for their turn as well as supporting children’s emotional regulation. #eyfs #nursery #earlyyearsoutdoors #keepingitreal #earlylearning #barnetearlyyearsalliance #outdoorplay #earlyyearsoutdoors #eytagteam #maintainednurseryschools #eyfsoutdoors #childrenscentre #physicaldevelopment #eyfsoutdoors #earlyyearsoutdoors #themagicofchildhood #theirplaytheirway #childledlearning #eytagteam #swings

Our new climbing wall has proved very popular. Watching the children challenging themselves, persevering, developing muscle strength, balance, coordination and flexibility as they problem solve and manage their own risk is always a joy to see. #eyfs #nursery #earlyyearsoutdoors #keepingitreal #earlylearning #barnetearlyyearsalliance #outdoorplay #earlyyearsoutdoors #eytagteam #maintainednurseryschools #eyfsoutdoors #childrenscentre #physicaldevelopment #eyfsoutdoors #earlyyearsoutdoors #themagicofchildhood #theirplaytheirway #childledlearning #eytagteam #climbing #riskyplay #riskyplayideas #adventureplay

We’ve been talking about our families and sharing our family photographs with each other this week, drawing pictures of them, making them with play dough and giant portraits of them in the garden with chalk. We’ve also been talking about where we live, how many people live in our house and what number is on our front doors. This has been a really nice way to celebrate each other and the diverse families we come from, developing a sense of community and belonging as new friendships blossom. #eyfs #nursery #education #earlyyears #barnetearlyyearsalliance #eyfsoutdoors #maintainednurseryschool #eytagteam #nurserycommunity #community #newstarters #settlingin #eytagteam