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Over the past few weeks, the children at Blue Windmill have been part of something very simple but quite special—watching our butterflies grow from tiny caterpillars, into cocoons, and finally emerging ready to be released. At the beginning, the caterpillars were small and busy, spending their time eating and growing. The children were naturally curious, […]
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Last week we welcomed parents into the nursery for a relaxed, hands-on playdough workshop led by our Parent Partnership Lead, Jill Burnett. It was a simple session, but a really meaningful one—bringing together families, sharing ideas, and showing how everyday play supports children’s development in powerful ways. Jill guided parents through making their own playdough
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Gardening with Babies is something we’ve been enjoying with this glorious spring weather at Blue Windmill, and it’s often the simplest moments that work best. Our babies have been busy at the Watering Station, filling small jugs from the water butts and carefully (and sometimes not so carefully) watering the herbs. There’s a lovely sense
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Our Curiosity Corner is a new nursery outdoor space here in Rugby, designed to invite children into slower, more thoughtful play. We’ve been working on it over the weekend, gently transforming part of our outdoor space into something a little different. It sits just under cover, making it usable in all weathers, and offers a
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The children enjoyed a truly special visit to Westlands Care Home in Rugby, this week. It was a gentle, joyful experience that brought together two generations in a way that felt natural and meaningful. The residents welcomed the children with warmth and enthusiasm, creating an atmosphere that immediately put everyone at ease. Shared moments of
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This week we were delighted to welcome local author Rosie Pickering to Blue Windmill Day Nursery, to mark World Book Day. Rosie spent time with the children sharing one of her stories and talking a little about how books are created. The children listened carefully, joined in with the storytelling and asked thoughtful questions afterwards.
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