Last week, the Adventurers at Happy Days Nursery Verwood had a busy and exciting time exploring activities inspired by the beloved book ‘Handa’s Surprise’.
The children embraced their roles as ‘Strong and Confident Communicators’ while creating stunning African animal portraits inspired by the book and real-life animal images. Through various forms of mark-making, including painting and drawing, the children brought these beautiful animal masterpieces to life. This activity is part of our Awe and Wonder Book Club programme, where children use their knowledge and creativity to bring the stories they love into the world around them.
In addition to their artistic skills, the Adventurers demonstrated their ‘Healthy and Independent Explorer’ traits during a fun Let’s Move activity. The children balanced bean bags on their heads, mimicking Handa’s basket, which led to a friendly competition to see who could balance the most bean bags. The laughter and excitement filled the room as the children showed off their impressive balancing skills!
The highlight of the week was the ‘Let’s Cook’ interactive experience. The Adventurers chopped up a variety of exotic fruits, exploring textures, smells, and tastes. As the story of ‘Handa’s Surprise’ unfolded, each child had the opportunity to try the fruit that was being taken by the animals in the book, from pineapples to mangoes and bananas, expanding their understanding of the world through food and sensory experiences.
Nestled in the heart of Verwood, we are close to local schools and have strong connections with the local community. Our team brings a wide range of experience and knowledge to ensure the SHINE values – Support, Honesty, Inspire, Nurture, and Empower – are at the heart of everything we do and provide for our children and families.
Verwood Nursery is a brand-new, purpose-built setting with exceptional indoor and outdoor provision for children aged 0–5 years. We offer high-quality childcare in a free-flow environment where children can have fun, thrive, and learn.
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Phone: 01202 806 004
Email: verwood@happydaysnurseries.com
