This week at Cashmore Early Years Centre, children have been busy preparing for our much-loved Teddy Bears Picnic, a special event where families come together to celebrate the nursery year and say goodbye to our school leavers. The excitement has been building as everyone has played a part in getting everything ready.
Children explored their creativity through a variety of art and craft activities. Giant butterflies were decorated using glue and paint, giving children the opportunity to experiment with different textures and colours while developing their fine motor skills. Zebra and Tiger groups worked together to make long paper chains, and Giraffe and Hippo groups created bright bunting to decorate the garden. These collaborative activities supported children’s communication and teamwork, as well as their sense of pride in preparing a shared space.
At group time, all children took part in making their own jam sandwiches. They carefully spread the jam and folded their bread, showing great concentration and developing independence in everyday tasks. This also supported early understanding of healthy routines and basic food preparation skills.
The garden was full of joy during the picnic, with children dancing to music, popping bubbles and enjoying the food they had helped to prepare. It was a lovely opportunity to celebrate together and reflect on the year.
Thank you to all the families who donated items or joined us for this event, your support made it possible. Cashmore would like to say goodbye and good luck to those children moving on, and a warm ‘see you soon’ to those returning in September. We hope everyone has a lovely summer holiday.
