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We are pleased to share that Smile & Shine Nursery has received the Eco-School Green Flag Award with Distinction!

Some wonderful feedback was received by the assessment team...

"You planned practical and fun environmental learning opportunities for children in your nursery - exactly what is needed to engage young people and help them understand important issues...'

"It can be difficult for early years' settings to expand their work into their local community, but you have made steps forward"

"We loved reading about the success you achieved through teaching the children about how to improve the planet and preserve it for future generations"

"We have no hesitation in awarding you an Eco-Schools Green Flag with Distinction, congratulations!"

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We are excited to share that Smile & Shine Nursery is completing the Eco Schools Project!

This project encourages children and practitioners to be more aware of the environment around us and the impact that we have on it!

To keep up to date with what we are doing, follow along on this page :)

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The children enjoyed planting seeds. They were able to choose from Peas, Carrots or Potatoes!

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We are excited to share that Smile & Shine Nursery will be hosting a Community Forest School event on Wednesday 8th May.

This event will allow children and their parents to experience a Forest School session where we will be Building a Den and doing Mud Painting!

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After collecting lots of different sticks, the children worked as a team to create this Den.

They are practicing, ready to teach everyone that comes to our Community Forest School Event!

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We would like to arrange a Litter Pick!

Please let us know if this is something you've done before :)

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Every child and practitioner at Smile & Shine Nursery is part of our Eco Committee.

We place great value on everyone being involved in this exciting project that we are undertaking as a setting!

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Join Jaime on some super fun Yoga adventures for all the family to enjoy!

Further resources are available on the cosmic kids website below :)

https://cosmickids.com

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YOGA | MINDFULNESS | RELAXATION FOR KIDS! Screentime that gives kids SUPERPOWERS! ⬇️ D O W N L O A D T H E C O S M I C K I D S A P P ⬇️ 🍏Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cosmic-kids/ 🛍️Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cosmickids 🖥️ Desktop (great for teachers!): https://app.cosmickids.com/ 📺 Roku: https://rb.gy/44r8d -------------------------------------------------------------------- Why watch on the App?

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On 18th March, we celebrated World Recycling Day and loved how much you all got involved!

The children made some wonderful projects and continued to do so throughout the day at nursery.

Thank you for all your support!

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During our first Eco Committee meeting, we encouraged the children to vote on the different topics that they wanted to explore, in line with the ethos of Smile & Shine Nursery.

We have chosen to explore

Biodiversity

Healthy Living

Litter

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We conducted our first outing to Arrandene Open Space, where children looked at different minibeast habitats. They loved to see the various homes in the wooded area and learning new language!

Home Learning:

Take a trip to a local open space and go on a mini beast hunt.

We have attached a Minibeast Hunt template from the The Woodland Trust, who provide a range of activities & resources for children and and families.

Key Words

Furry, Slow, Slimy, Spotty, Rough, Smooth, Wiggly

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As part of our biodiversity topic, children will be exploring the different plant, insect and animal life around the nursery. They will learn about what plants do for us, how minibeasts support the ecosystem and how to keep wildlife safe.

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It is now well known that spending time in nature can have a positive impact on our Mental Health. This topic will be encouraging children to enjoy spending time outdoors, embracing our Forest School environment. Children will get involved in a range of activities from planting to cooking to yoga!

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Our litter topic aims to support children to learn about the impact that litter can have on the environment and wildlife. We know that litter attracts more litter, so we will complete a range of activities to encourage the community to be more aware!

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The children are very excited for our upcoming Community Forest School Event and have been playing in the Tent!