Let’s Go on a Spring Nature Hunt – With a Free Reference Poster!
Let’s Go on a Spring Nature Hunt. This free, fun, educational activity by Little Acorns Nursery in Hindley Green, near Wigan, is a great excuse for children to get outside and see some of the wonders that this season brings. Our poster highlights 20 beautiful and fascinating things that they can look out for, including frogspawn, butterflies, crocuses, snowdrops, catkins and daffodils. These are just a few examples of some of the wonderful, natural things you can challenge little ones to find in spring and this free poster will be an excellent visual reference. So, why not download and print it out for your children, and get closer to nature as a family? Take a look...
Free Childcare in Hindley Green — for Eligible Children Aged 9 Months to 4 Years
Since September 2024, free “childcare hours” have been available for eligible babies aged from just 9 months as well as for eligible toddlers and preschoolers aged up to Compulsory School Age. Little Acorns Nursery in Hindley Green supports the funding scheme and this is great news for those families of under-fives living in and around Hindley Green, Leigh, Bickershaw and Wigan, Greater Manchester, as they will be able to access substantial free childcare. What’s more, the number of free hours is set to increase this year (2025) for the youngest children. In our latest post, we’ll explain more about who is eligible — and it’s a lot of families — how many free childcare hours they can access, how the funding will increase from September 2025, how to apply and more. Take a look...
World Book Day – A Parent’s Guide to Celebrating with Under-5s
World Book Day is one of the most magical dates on the calendar for children and parents alike. Taking place on the first Thursday of March in the UK* (6 March for 2025), this annual celebration is all about inspiring a love of books and storytelling. But how can you make the most of it with your little one? Here’s a handy guide by Little Acorns Nursery, Hindley Green, near Wigan to help you embrace the joy of reading with toddlers and preschoolers! Take a look...
Winter Treasure Hunt Activity (With Free Reference Poster)
Our Winter Treasure Hunt activity by Little Acorns Nursery in Hindley Green is a great antidote to the cold temperatures and shorter days that families experience during this season. So long as the weather is not dangerous or extremely cold, there is still so much for children to discover in The Great Outdoors! What’s more, spending time in and around nature is generally very good for both children and adults. We’ve put together a free reference poster that families can download and use as the basis for an exciting Treasure Hunt. There are all manner of magical things for children to search for and discover — from leaf skeletons, pine cones, and frosted spider webs, to animal tracks. So, take a look and download a free reference poster for your child today...
The Benefits of Learning a Musical Instrument in the Early Years
In this post by Little Acorns Nursery in Hindley Green, near Wigan, we take a look at the several profound benefits of learning a musical instrument, especially for young children. With free tutorials available on YouTube and inexpensive instruments available in charity shops, phone apps and online marketplaces, there has never been a better time for children to start learning a musical instrument. It’s something for every parent to consider because such a pastime will benefit their child in an incredible variety of ways and will help with many areas of their education. Find out more...
Why Send Your Child to Nursery & Pre-School?
Your choice for your little one’s childcare setting is incredibly important. Studies over the years have highlighted many profoundly important benefits that a good early years education will bring to both children and their families. At Little Acorns Nursery in Hindley Green, near Wigan, a bespoke early years learning and development programme will be designed and implemented to suit the strengths and any challenges for each individual child. Find out more of the amazing benefits in this post...
20 Ways to Prepare Under-5s for Nursery or Pre-School
Starting nursery or pre-school is a real milestone for children and parents alike. The researching of childcare settings, checking Ofsted reports and appraising recommendations from friends is all very well, but that’s only the first step. The transition will be smoother for the children themselves, if a few golden rules are followed. Find them out in our guide - 20 Ways to Prepare Under-5s for Nursery by Little Acorns Nursery, Hindley Green, Wigan.
A Quick Guide to the EYFS
Parents, carers and guardians of under-fives may have heard nurseries, pre-schools, childcare professionals and other parents referring to “the EYFS”. In this post - Quick Guide to the EYFS, by Little Acorns Nursery in Hindley Green, you can get a good overview of it. We explain what the EYFS is, how it affects your children and learn more about what to expect for your child from it. Take a look...
Parents: How to Boost Your Child's Success
Study after study has proven that parental involvement in a child’s education boosts their achievements and outcomes enormously. Find out a few of the most powerful and easy-to-accomplish ways to help boost your child's success, in our latest post by Little Acorns Nursery, Hindley Green, Wigan.
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There are lots of free or assisted funding schemes for childcare and these are especially useful to parents looking to keep childcare costs down. With increased inflation and the cost of living crisis in Britain, such schemes have probably never been more welcome. At Little Acorns Nursery in Hindley Green, Wigan, we take a look at the main childcare funding options available to parents, particularly those for children under five...
