A Day In The Nursery
At Sherwood Green Nurseries, each day is filled with opportunities for children to learn, grow, and thrive in a nurturing and stimulating environment.
Babies
We believe in creating a nurturing, engaging, and stimulating environment for babies, filled with a variety of activities that encourage learning through play. Here’s what a typical day in our baby room looks like:
7:30 - 9:00 | Breakfast and Free Play
We start the day with breakfast and free play. A favourite activity during this time is using our kitchen role-play area, where babies explore fruits and vegetables with pots, pans, and plates, encouraging curiosity and creativity.
9:00 - 10:00 | Sand, Water, Messy and Ceative Play
Babies enjoy hands-on sensory experiences such as:
• Washing baby dolls with bubbles and flannels in the water
• Exploring sand and water activities
• Creative mark-making with paintbrushes and exploring different materials
10:00 - 10:15 | Snack Time
Our nutritious snack options include fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables smoothies, mixed berries, cucumber with hummus, or cheese and crackers. These healthy treats give babies the energy they need for the day’s activities.
10:15 - 10:30 | Circle Time
During circle time, we play “What’s in the Bag?” A bag filled with items linked to nursery rhymes (e.g., a toy sheep for "Baa Baa Black Sheep" or a spider for "Incy Wincy Spider") encourages babies to choose an item and sing the related song together.
10:30 - 11:15 | Outdoor Play
Outdoor play is a highlight of the day, featuring activities such as:
• Rolling balls and cars down tubes and guttering.
• Making sounds by banging metal spoons on different materials.
• Riding on ride-on toys.
11:15 - 11:30 | Preparing For Lunch
Before lunch, babies are encouraged to develop independence by:
• Taking off their shoes and putting them away.
• Washing their hands and faces.
12:00 - 130:0/14:00 | Nap Time
After lunch, it’s time for a well-deserved nap to rest and recharge.
14:00 - 14:30 | Afternoon Snack
After nap time, we offer a snack, giving babies a chance to enjoy a small, healthy treat such as fruit slices, crackers, or rice cakes.
14:30 - 15:30 | Afternoon Activities
Afternoons are filled with fun and engaging activities, such as:
• Baking
• Baby massage
• Music and dancing
• Baby games
• Exploring sensory bags
15:30 - 16:00 | Outdoor Play
Babies enjoy another outdoor session.
16:00 - 16:30 | Tea Time
At tea time, babies sit together for a light, nutritious meal. This is another opportunity for them to practice their independence by feeding themselves and enjoying a social mealtime with their peers.
16:30 - 18:00 | Free Play
We wind down the day with a variety of free play options, including:
• Climbing on soft play equipment
• Reading stories
• Listening to music and playing instruments
• Building with blocks
• Exploring ICT toys
Our daily schedule is designed to provide a balance of active play, sensory experiences, and quiet time, ensuring every baby feels supported, engaged, and happy throughout their day at Sherwood Green Nurseries.
Toddlers
At Sherwood Green Nurseries, our toddler room is designed to offer a day filled with exploration, creativity, and learning through play. Here’s what a typical day looks like for our active and curious toddlers:
7:30 - 9:00 | Breakfast and Free Play
We start the day with breakfast, followed by free play. During this time, toddlers enjoy:
• Exploring all areas of the room and discovering new activities, fostering curiosity and confidence.
• Playing in our role-play kitchen with fruits, vegetables, tins, and jars.
• Building car ramps and tracks using recycled boxes and planks, sparking their creativity and problem-solving skills.
9:00 - 10:00 | Creative Play and Sensory Activities
Toddlers dive into engaging activities, such as:
• Making their own playdough, adding herbs and spices for unique scents.
• Creating potions in the water tray with shampoos and shower gels.
• Building dinosaur swamps in the sand.
• Exploring their creativity through junk modelling and collage making.
10:00 - 10:15 | Snack Time
Our nutritious snacks include selection of fruits and vegetables, breadsticks or crackers with cheese giving toddlers a healthy energy boost.
10:15 - 11:15 | Outdoor Play
Outdoor time is always exciting, with activities like:
• Den building and mud kitchen play with real vegetables, pots, and pans.
• Navigating obstacle courses made from planks and logs.
• Riding on ride-ons and exploring treasure hunts our natural garden, often incorporating natural crafts.
11:15 - 12:00 | Lunch Time
Children gather for a nutritious and social lunch, practicing independence by helping themselves to cutlery and drinks.
12:00 - 130:0/14:00 | Nap Time
Toddlers recharge during a restful nap, preparing them for more fun in the afternoon.
14:00 - 15:00 | Afternoon Activities
Afternoons are full of variety, featuring:
• Baking, playdough, music and dancing, parachute games, and interactive number and shape hunts.
• Rolling snacks available for children to enjoy when they feel hungry.
15:00 - 15:15 | Yoga and Mindfulness
We encourage relaxation and mindfulness with activities like:
• Yoga routines tailored for toddlers.
• "Happy breathing" with bubbles.
15:15 - 15:45 | Outdoor Play
Another outdoor session includes:
• Running up and down hills, playing football or rugby, and exploring the natural garden
• Building coordination, teamwork, and confidence through active play.
15:45 - 16:30 | Tea Time
Toddlers help prepare their own tea by setting out cutlery and pouring their own drinks. Mealtime is a social and hands-on experience where children practice their independence.
16:30 - 18:00 | Free Play
The day winds down with free play, including:
• Using play equipment, drawing, reading stories, and enjoying quiet, relaxed activities.
Our toddler room schedule is carefully designed to balance activity, rest, and learning through play, ensuring each child has a day filled with exploration, creativity, and joy at Sherwood Green Nurseries.
Pre-schoolers
At Sherwood Green Nurseries, our pre-schoolers’ day is thoughtfully planned to encourage independence, creativity, and curiosity while supporting their development through play-based learning. Here’s a look at a typical day in our preschool room:
7:30 - 9:00 | Breakfast and Free Play
We start the day by encouraging children to take an active role in preparing their breakfast. They enjoy:
• Cutting up fruit.
• Buttering their own toast.
• Building independence and confidence through hands-on involvement.
9:00 - 10:30 | Activities and Free Play
Pre-schoolers explore exciting and educational activities, such as:
• Investigating magnetic and non-magnetic items buried in sand using large magnets.
• Using real tools and hammers to create bug houses, fostering problem-solving skills and creativity.
• Focus activities with key person.
10:00 - 10:15 | Snack Time
A nutritious snack is provided, including a variety of fruits and vegetables, breadsticks, crackers, and cheese, ensuring children have the energy to continue exploring and learning.
10:15 - 11:30 | Outdoor Play
Outdoor activities are a highlight of the day, featuring:
• Nature hunts to search for specific plants or animals.
• Den building.
• Planting and growing activities that teach responsibility and nurture a love for nature.
11:30 - 11:45 | Phonics Time
Phonics games include interactive activities like:
• Searching for items around the room that begin with a specific sound.
These games support early literacy and make learning fun and engaging.
11:30 - 12:00 | Lunch Time
Children gather for a nutritious lunch, practicing independence by serving themselves and learning valuable social skills.
12:00 - 13:00 | Outdoor Play
In the afternoon, children enjoy:
• Exploring nature garden and collecting treasures.
• Running up and down, playing on the obstacle courses, playing football or ring games, and engaging in energetic activities that promote teamwork and coordination.
13:00 - 14:00 | Free Play and Activities
Pre-schoolers choose their own resources and engage in a variety of creative and sensory activities, such as:
• Painting and collage making.
• Cutting and junk modelling.
• Playing with playdough, sand, and water trays, which develop fine motor skills and imagination.
• Focus activities with key person.
14:00 - 15:15 |
In the afternoon, children enjoy:
• Exploring nature garden and collecting treasures.
• Running up and down, playing on the obstacle courses, playing football or ring games, and engaging in energetic activities that promote teamwork and coordination.
15:15 - 16:00 | Tea Time
Pre-schoolers take responsibility for their mealtime by:
• Washing hands and faces.
• Helping themselves to cutlery and drinks.
• Assisting in preparing their own tea, reinforcing independence and life skills.
16:00 - 18:00 | Free Play
As the day winds down, pre-schoolers enjoy a variety of relaxed activities, such as:
• Playing with equipment, listening to music, and reading stories.
• Engaging in imaginative play or exploring ICT toys.
• Choice between outdoor/indoor play.
