Welcome to Ninny's House, St Mary Bourne

Nursery and Pre-school

Welcome to Ninny's House, St Mary Bourne

For over fourteen years, St Mary Bourne has been the heart of Ninny's House.

Nestled within the beautiful Bourne Valley, our original setting has grown into a warm, nurturing community where children are encouraged to explore, discover and develop at their own pace. Here, the environment is the classroom. The changing seasons, open spaces and natural surroundings become part of everyday learning, inspiring curiosity, confidence and a lifelong love of the outdoors.



Every day is shaped by children's interests, allowing learning to happen naturally through play, meaningful relationships and real-life experiences. At St Mary Bourne, we believe children learn best when they feel secure, valued and genuinely known.


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What makes St Mary Bourne special?

🌿 A curriculum centred around outdoor learning through play, where children spend their days exploring, discovering and learning through rich experiences in the natural environment



🌲 Regular Forest School and Forest Tots sessions that encourage resilience, confidence, independence and practical skills


🎨 Child-led learning inspired by children's own interests, ideas and curiosity


🍎 Opportunities to prepare and cook food together, developing independence, confidence and an understanding of healthy lifestyles


⚽ Dedicated, age-appropriate sports sessions that promote physical development, teamwork and a lifelong enjoyment of being active


🤝 Strong partnerships with families built on trust, communication and shared understanding


🏡 A warm, homely environment where every child is recognised, valued and celebrated as an individual


⭐ Experienced, highly qualified practitioners who know every child exceptionally well


💚 A thriving village community that has grown together over thirteen years

Learning at St Mary Bourne

No two days at Ninny's House are ever quite the same—and that's exactly how we believe childhood should be.


The children's interests, the changing seasons and the natural environment all influence the experiences we provide. One day may begin with children setting off to Forest School, building dens, climbing trees and discovering the woodland around them.

 

Another might see children preparing ingredients for lunch, tending to plants in the garden, taking part in a dedicated sports session or becoming immersed in a creative project inspired entirely by their own ideas.


Stories are shared under open skies, mathematical thinking develops naturally through play, language grows through conversation and imagination flourishes because children are given the time and freedom to explore.


Rather than following a rigid timetable, our practitioners carefully observe children's interests and use these to shape meaningful learning experiences, ensuring every child feels known, supported and encouraged to develop at their own pace.


Looking Ahead

As Ninny's House grows, St Mary Bourne remains the home of our nursery family. It continues to provide the exceptional care, education and sense of community that families have trusted for over thirteen years, while proudly inspiring the next chapter of the Ninny's House story.

ROUTINE

Information about our daily routine. 

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Afternoon


After our lunch our younger children settle down in our dedicated sleep areas for an afternoon nap. 


This provides a valuable opportunity for our older children to play and interact in more 'grown up' activities such as Lego and board games. 


All children come together for a snack at around 3pm and those children who are staying for tea, sit down at our tables for 4.30pm. 

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𝗪𝗲'𝗿𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴!! Are you passionate about child-led learning, inspiring young minds and embracing the outdoors? If so, we'd love to hear from you! With our exciting expansion into Wherwell in September 2026, the Ninny’s House family is growing and we are recruiting staff at all levels. Whether you’re an experienced Early Years leader, a qualified practitioner, or looking to start your career in a supportive, reflective team, we have fantastic opportunities for growth and development here at Ninny’s House. Visit: https://www.ninnyshouse.co.uk/staff to find out more about our available roles and competitive packages and to start your journey with Ninny’s House. Come and help us shape the next chapter of our little ones’ magical childhood memories! #NinnysHouse #Hiring #JoinOurTeam #NurseryJobs
We loved welcoming back @cookerydoodledoonorthhants, who helped our little chefs make delicious campfire potatoes using herbs, potatoes, onions and garlic picked straight from our very own garden. The children enjoyed preparing the ingredients, discovering where their food comes from and tasting the fresh flavours they had helped to create? Swipe to see our little chefs in action! #NinnysHouse #CookingWithKatie #CookingClub #ExplorationThroughPlay
We loved welcoming back @cookerydoodledoonorthhants, who helped our little chefs make delicious campfire potatoes using herbs, potatoes, onions and garlic picked straight from our very own garden. The children enjoyed preparing the ingredients, discovering where their food comes from and tasting the fresh flavours they had helped to create🍃 Swipe to see our little chefs in action! #NinnysHouse #CookingWithKatie #CookingClub #ExplorationThroughPlay
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𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗮𝘁 𝗡𝗶𝗻𝗻𝘆'𝘀 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲, 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹 We're excited to be opening our second nursery setting in Wherwell this September and we're looking for passionate people to help shape this exciting new chapter. At Ninny's House, children learn through play, nature and meaningful experiences. We're building a team of dedicated practitioners who believe in child-led learning, strong family partnerships and giving every child the very best start in life. 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲: • Nursery Manager (Level 3) • Deputy Nursery Manager (Level 3) • SENCO Practitioner (Level 3) • Early Years Practitioners (Level 2 & 3) • Early Years Apprentices ✅ Beautiful outdoor learning environments ✅ Forest School experiences every day ✅ Ongoing professional development ✅ Supportive leadership team ✅ Opportunity to help shape a brand-new nursery from day one If you're looking for a role where relationships matter, children come first and your contribution is genuinely valued, we'd love to hear from you. 📧 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗷𝗼𝗯 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆, 𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹: 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼@𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗻𝘆𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲.𝗰𝗼.𝘂𝗸 Please include: • Your CV • The role you're applying for • A brief covering note explaining why you'd like to join Ninny's House 𝘎𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦, 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘺.
Day 30 of #30DaysWild ? What a wonderful way to end our #30DaysWild adventure! Today our little ones celebrated the last day with an ugly bug ball picnic. We made little caterpillar friends, sang lots of our favourite insect songs and enjoyed butterfly sandwiches and caterpillar cake together? The highlight of the day was releasing all of our butterflies into the sunshine. Some stayed resting gently on our hands for a little while before fluttering away, giving us one last opportunity to admire them up close! Thank you for following our #30DaysWild journey, all of us here at Ninny's have had so much fun taking part ? #NinnysHouse #30DaysWild #GardeningClub #OutdoorLearning
Day 30 of #30DaysWild 🦋 What a wonderful way to end our #30DaysWild adventure! Today our little ones celebrated the last day with an ugly bug ball picnic. We made little caterpillar friends, sang lots of our favourite insect songs and enjoyed butterfly sandwiches and caterpillar cake together🐛 The highlight of the day was releasing all of our butterflies into the sunshine. Some stayed resting gently on our hands for a little while before fluttering away, giving us one last opportunity to admire them up close! Thank you for following our #30DaysWild journey, all of us here at Ninny's have had so much fun taking part 💚 #NinnysHouse #30DaysWild #GardeningClub #OutdoorLearning
Calling all mechanics? Some of our little ones were pretending to fix a trike and asked if we could make a garage where they could repair all the cars and trikes. So, together, that's exactly what we did! Using spoons, scrubbers and spatulas as their tools, our busy mechanics got straight to work, fixing every customer's broken cars and trikes? Open-ended play like this encourages children to lead their own learning, developing creativity, problem-solving, communication and teamwork as they bring their ideas to life. #NinnysHouse #ExplorationThroughPlay #ChildLedLearning #ImaginativePlay
Calling all mechanics🚗 Some of our little ones were pretending to fix a trike and asked if we could make a garage where they could repair all the cars and trikes. So, together, that's exactly what we did! Using spoons, scrubbers and spatulas as their tools, our busy mechanics got straight to work, fixing every customer's broken cars and trikes🧰 Open-ended play like this encourages children to lead their own learning, developing creativity, problem-solving, communication and teamwork as they bring their ideas to life. #NinnysHouse #ExplorationThroughPlay #ChildLedLearning #ImaginativePlay
???? ???? ? ??? ?? ?????'? ?????, ???????? ???? ????? Think muddy boots, wildlife curiosity and a deep connection with nature. Based within the beautiful Wherwell Cricket Pavilion, our new environment offers countless opportunities for our little ones to discover the world around them, including: - A dedicated forest school area for hands‑on wildlife learning - A nearby river for water‑based adventures - An art barn for imaginative, messy play - A children’s gardening area where little ones can grow their own produce and learn about sustainability Everything that makes Ninny’s House at St Mary Bourne so special is coming to Wherwell. Want to secure a space for September? Click the link in our bio and complete a Parent Enquiry Form. #NinnysHouse #OutdoorNursery #ForestSchool
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗮 𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝗡𝗶𝗻𝗻𝘆'𝘀 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲, 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲? Think muddy boots, wildlife curiosity and a deep connection with nature. Based within the beautiful Wherwell Cricket Pavilion, our new environment offers countless opportunities for our little ones to discover the world around them, including: - A dedicated forest school area for hands‑on wildlife learning - A nearby river for water‑based adventures - An art barn for imaginative, messy play - A children’s gardening area where little ones can grow their own produce and learn about sustainability Everything that makes Ninny’s House at St Mary Bourne so special is coming to Wherwell. Want to secure a space for September? Click the link in our bio and complete a Parent Enquiry Form. #NinnysHouse #OutdoorNursery #ForestSchool
Day 29 of #30DaysWild ? Today was harvest time in the garden and our little gardeners were excited to dig up a wonderful crop of new potatoes, along with peas, garlic and onions. We even tasted fresh peas straight from the pod ? The smaller ones were delicious, while the bigger peas will be saved to plant again next year, helping us grow even more in seasons to come. Our little ones loved harvesting, tasting and discovering where our food comes from ? Only one day left and we're excited to see what tomorrow brings... #NinnysHouse #30DaysWild #GardeningClub #OutdoorLearning
Day 29 of #30DaysWild 🌿 Today was harvest time in the garden and our little gardeners were excited to dig up a wonderful crop of new potatoes, along with peas, garlic and onions. We even tasted fresh peas straight from the pod 🫛 The smaller ones were delicious, while the bigger peas will be saved to plant again next year, helping us grow even more in seasons to come. Our little ones loved harvesting, tasting and discovering where our food comes from 💚 Only one day left and we're excited to see what tomorrow brings... #NinnysHouse #30DaysWild #GardeningClub #OutdoorLearning
Day 25 of #30DaysWild ? Today was a very special day at Ninny’s House as we watched some of our butterflies emerge from their chrysalises. After drying their wings and practising opening and closing them, it was time to release them into the sunshine. Before they flew away, our little ones carefully observed their beautiful colours and markings. The children were in awe of their tiny, delicate friends and remembered lots about butterfly anatomy too, including their abdomen and antennae. We also spotted the false “eyes” underneath their wings and noticed the symmetry in their patterns. What an amazing way to learn about the life cycle of a butterfly through real-life observation and wonder? #NinnysHouse #30DaysWild #OutdoorLearning #ExplorationThroughPlay
Day 25 of #30DaysWild 🦋 Today was a very special day at Ninny’s House as we watched some of our butterflies emerge from their chrysalises. After drying their wings and practising opening and closing them, it was time to release them into the sunshine. Before they flew away, our little ones carefully observed their beautiful colours and markings. The children were in awe of their tiny, delicate friends and remembered lots about butterfly anatomy too, including their abdomen and antennae. We also spotted the false “eyes” underneath their wings and noticed the symmetry in their patterns. What an amazing way to learn about the life cycle of a butterfly through real-life observation and wonder💛 #NinnysHouse #30DaysWild #OutdoorLearning #ExplorationThroughPlay
Day 20 & 21 of #30dayswild Colette loves spending time in the garden, both at home and with the children at Ninny’s House. Each year, her cherry tree attracts tiny pests like aphids and greenfly… but instead of using sprays, Colette lets nature do the work! Helpful ladybirds and their larvae come to the rescue. First, the tiny larvae arrive and enjoy plenty of yummy garden pests. Then, they rest and grow before transforming, much like a caterpillar in a chrysalis - into beautiful ladybirds. Once they emerge, the ladybirds continue helping to protect the plants. As you can see, the cherries are still growing nicely, and Colette has even welcomed some larvae onto her rose bush to help keep the bugs away. ??
Day 20 & 21 of #30dayswild Colette loves spending time in the garden, both at home and with the children at Ninny’s House. Each year, her cherry tree attracts tiny pests like aphids and greenfly… but instead of using sprays, Colette lets nature do the work! Helpful ladybirds and their larvae come to the rescue. First, the tiny larvae arrive and enjoy plenty of yummy garden pests. Then, they rest and grow before transforming, much like a caterpillar in a chrysalis - into beautiful ladybirds. Once they emerge, the ladybirds continue helping to protect the plants. As you can see, the cherries are still growing nicely, and Colette has even welcomed some larvae onto her rose bush to help keep the bugs away. 🌱🐞
Exciting things are happening in our nursery ? Lots of our caterpillars have now pupated and settled into their cosy home as chrysalises. They’ll stay safely in our butterfly habitat while they complete their amazing transformation… and we can’t wait to see what beautiful butterflies they become! ? Our children are full of excitement, guessing what colours and patterns might appear ?
Exciting things are happening in our nursery 🐛 Lots of our caterpillars have now pupated and settled into their cosy home as chrysalises. They’ll stay safely in our butterfly habitat while they complete their amazing transformation… and we can’t wait to see what beautiful butterflies they become! 🦋 Our children are full of excitement, guessing what colours and patterns might appear 👀
??? ?????? ?? ???! After months of careful planning, we are absolutely thrilled to announce that Ninny’s House is opening a second setting in September 2026! Our brand-new nursery, Ninny’s House, Wherwell, will be located within the beautiful Wherwell Cricket Pavilion, bringing our unique, rural approach to early years education to even more families across the Test Valley. To our wonderful existing families at St Mary Bourne: don't worry, Ninny’s House, St Mary Bourne, isn't changing a bit! Wherwell simply means more choice, more outdoor adventures, and a growing community. Want to be the first to know more or secure a space for September? Click the link in our bio and complete a Parent Enquiry Form. #NinnysHouse #OutdoorNursery #ForestSchool
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘁! After months of careful planning, we are absolutely thrilled to announce that Ninny’s House is opening a second setting in September 2026! Our brand-new nursery, Ninny’s House, Wherwell, will be located within the beautiful Wherwell Cricket Pavilion, bringing our unique, rural approach to early years education to even more families across the Test Valley. To our wonderful existing families at St Mary Bourne: don't worry, Ninny’s House, St Mary Bourne, isn't changing a bit! Wherwell simply means more choice, more outdoor adventures, and a growing community. Want to be the first to know more or secure a space for September? Click the link in our bio and complete a Parent Enquiry Form. #NinnysHouse #OutdoorNursery #ForestSchool
Day 18 of #30DaysWild This morning our Forest Tots embraced the wild on the rope ladder! This little climber was especially proud, showing off their skills and confidence - perhaps a future arborist in the making. A fantastic way to build strength, coordination and a love for outdoor adventure! #NinnysHouse #30DaysWild #OutdoorNursery #LearningThroughPlay
Day 18 of #30DaysWild This morning our Forest Tots embraced the wild on the rope ladder! This little climber was especially proud, showing off their skills and confidence - perhaps a future arborist in the making. A fantastic way to build strength, coordination and a love for outdoor adventure! #NinnysHouse #30DaysWild #OutdoorNursery #LearningThroughPlay
Day 16 of #30DaysWild ? The Ninnys babies enjoyed a lovely adventure around the field! We explored leaves, feathers, animals and flowers, taking time to touch and investigate the different textures in our natural environment. The children also helped to water the garden, supporting our plants as they grow. A simple and fun day of outdoor discovery and sensory play! #NinnysHouse #30DaysWild #OutdoorNursery #EarlyYearsEducation
Day 16 of #30DaysWild 🌿 The Ninnys babies enjoyed a lovely adventure around the field! We explored leaves, feathers, animals and flowers, taking time to touch and investigate the different textures in our natural environment. The children also helped to water the garden, supporting our plants as they grow. A simple and fun day of outdoor discovery and sensory play! #NinnysHouse #30DaysWild #OutdoorNursery #EarlyYearsEducation
Day 15 of #30dayswild On Monday, our little explorers headed out for a bug hunt at Forest School and what an adventure it turned out to be! We discovered lots of snail shells and even came across some fascinating trapdoor snails. The children loved learning how these clever creatures protect themselves by closing off their shell entrances from predators. It was a wonderful opportunity to chat about habitats and the environments where snails thrive, helping to build curiosity about the natural world around us. In the afternoon we made some busy-bee honey cakes with Katie from Cookery Doodle Doo and shared a poem by Emily Dickinson. A brilliant day of exploring, learning and getting hands-on with nature ??
Day 15 of #30dayswild On Monday, our little explorers headed out for a bug hunt at Forest School and what an adventure it turned out to be! We discovered lots of snail shells and even came across some fascinating trapdoor snails. The children loved learning how these clever creatures protect themselves by closing off their shell entrances from predators. It was a wonderful opportunity to chat about habitats and the environments where snails thrive, helping to build curiosity about the natural world around us. In the afternoon we made some busy-bee honey cakes with Katie from Cookery Doodle Doo and shared a poem by Emily Dickinson. A brilliant day of exploring, learning and getting hands-on with nature 🌱💚
Day 12 of #30DaysWild ? Today, our little ones have been busy naming their caterpillars and checking in on how they’re growing. At Gardening Club, we learned about companion planting and planted onions, peas and tomatoes, discovering how growing different plants together can help them thrive while keeping us healthy too? We also enjoyed lots of insect and weather songs, bringing our wild learning to life through music. Looking forward to seeing what wild adventures this weekend brings… #NinnysHouse #30DaysWild #GardeningClub ExplorationThroughPlay
Day 12 of #30DaysWild 🐛 Today, our little ones have been busy naming their caterpillars and checking in on how they’re growing. At Gardening Club, we learned about companion planting and planted onions, peas and tomatoes, discovering how growing different plants together can help them thrive while keeping us healthy too🍅 We also enjoyed lots of insect and weather songs, bringing our wild learning to life through music. Looking forward to seeing what wild adventures this weekend brings… #NinnysHouse #30DaysWild #GardeningClub ExplorationThroughPlay
Thank you to Katie at Cookery Doodle Doo North Hants for making these incredible (and tasty!) Hungry Caterpillar Scones with the children. A scrumptious treat and reward for all the gardening activities we have been up to in our #30DaysWild challenge. #NinnysHouse #CookingWithKatie #CookingClub
Thank you to Katie at Cookery Doodle Doo North Hants for making these incredible (and tasty!) Hungry Caterpillar Scones with the children. A scrumptious treat and reward for all the gardening activities we have been up to in our #30DaysWild challenge. #NinnysHouse #CookingWithKatie #CookingClub
Day 11 of #30DaysWild ? Today, our little gardeners got grubby in the garden with our new planters! We have been busy creating a welcoming space for wildlife, with lots of bee and butterfly-friendly plants ready to help invite more insects into our garden? Our little ones loved digging, planting and exploring as they helped bring our garden to life. More wild adventures to come tomorrow? #NinnysHouse #30DaysWild #ForestSchool #OutdoorLearning
Day 11 of #30DaysWild 🪴 Today, our little gardeners got grubby in the garden with our new planters! We have been busy creating a welcoming space for wildlife, with lots of bee and butterfly-friendly plants ready to help invite more insects into our garden🐝 Our little ones loved digging, planting and exploring as they helped bring our garden to life. More wild adventures to come tomorrow🌻 #NinnysHouse #30DaysWild #ForestSchool #OutdoorLearning
Day 10 of #30DaysWild ? Our little ones got creative making creepy crawlies from clay and natural materials collected on our adventures. Using sticks, leaves and other treasures they had found, the children created their own minibeasts before settling down to explore books all about our creepy crawly friends ? Our little explorers loved combining nature, creativity and storytelling as they learned more about the fascinating creatures around us. Looking forward to what wild adventures they get up to today... #NinnysHouse #30DaysWild #ForestSchool #OutdoorLearning
Day 10 of #30DaysWild 🐛 Our little ones got creative making creepy crawlies from clay and natural materials collected on our adventures. Using sticks, leaves and other treasures they had found, the children created their own minibeasts before settling down to explore books all about our creepy crawly friends 📚 Our little explorers loved combining nature, creativity and storytelling as they learned more about the fascinating creatures around us. Looking forward to what wild adventures they get up to today... #NinnysHouse #30DaysWild #ForestSchool #OutdoorLearning
Day 8 of #30DaysWild ? Yesterday our little ones got hands-on with the wild in Forest School. With supervision, one group used a saw, axe and mallet to create their own wooden snails, while another group explored our new insect toys, making imprints in play dough and building homes for their little creatures ? Our little explorers loved getting creative, developing new skills and learning more about the tiny creatures that share our outdoor spaces. Keep your eyes peeled to see what wild adventures we get up to next ? #NinnysHouse #30DaysWild #ForestSchool #OutdoorLearning
Day 8 of #30DaysWild 🐌 Yesterday our little ones got hands-on with the wild in Forest School. With supervision, one group used a saw, axe and mallet to create their own wooden snails, while another group explored our new insect toys, making imprints in play dough and building homes for their little creatures 🐞 Our little explorers loved getting creative, developing new skills and learning more about the tiny creatures that share our outdoor spaces. Keep your eyes peeled to see what wild adventures we get up to next 🍃 #NinnysHouse #30DaysWild #ForestSchool #OutdoorLearning
Day 9 of #30DaysWild ? Today, our tiny caterpillars arrived? Our little ones spent time observing their spiky bristles, preparing their habitats (another word we learnt for a home) and discussing where caterpillars live in the wild. We carefully scooped caterpillar food into each habitat, ready for every child to take a caterpillar home to care for. We talked about how our caterpillars will eventually pupate before returning to Ninny's House as beautiful butterflies. The children loved wondering what colours they might be and noticing that butterfly wings are symmetrical? Using our memory of the insect song, we even identified the different parts of a butterfly, including the head, thorax, abdomen, antennae and legs! We can't wait to see what Wild adventures day 10 brings... #NinnysHouse #30DaysWild #ForestSchool #OutdoorLearning
Day 9 of #30DaysWild 🌼 Today, our tiny caterpillars arrived🐛 Our little ones spent time observing their spiky bristles, preparing their habitats (another word we learnt for a home) and discussing where caterpillars live in the wild. We carefully scooped caterpillar food into each habitat, ready for every child to take a caterpillar home to care for. We talked about how our caterpillars will eventually pupate before returning to Ninny's House as beautiful butterflies. The children loved wondering what colours they might be and noticing that butterfly wings are symmetrical🦋 Using our memory of the insect song, we even identified the different parts of a butterfly, including the head, thorax, abdomen, antennae and legs! We can't wait to see what Wild adventures day 10 brings... #NinnysHouse #30DaysWild #ForestSchool #OutdoorLearning
Day's 6 & 7 of #30DaysWild ? Our little wildlings have stayed connected to nature over the weekend, helping to nurture a pumpkin plant that has been growing beautifully at home? We're looking forward to seeing what wild adventures the week ahead brings... #NinnysHouse #30DaysWild #ForestSchool #OutdoorLearning
Day's 6 & 7 of #30DaysWild 🌿 Our little wildlings have stayed connected to nature over the weekend, helping to nurture a pumpkin plant that has been growing beautifully at home🌱 We're looking forward to seeing what wild adventures the week ahead brings... #NinnysHouse #30DaysWild #ForestSchool #OutdoorLearning
Day 5 of #30DaysWild ? Today, our little explorers collected leaves on their walk and spent time talking about the different shapes, sizes and textures they discovered along the way! When we got back, it was time to get creative! Using the leaves and sticks they had collected, our little ones made wild patterns with paint, exploring nature through art and play? Let's see what tomorrow brings... #NinnysHouse #30DaysWild #CreativePlay #OutdoorLearning
Day 5 of #30DaysWild 🍂 Today, our little explorers collected leaves on their walk and spent time talking about the different shapes, sizes and textures they discovered along the way! When we got back, it was time to get creative! Using the leaves and sticks they had collected, our little ones made wild patterns with paint, exploring nature through art and play🎨 Let's see what tomorrow brings... #NinnysHouse #30DaysWild #CreativePlay #OutdoorLearning
Day 4 of #30DaysWild ? Today at Gardening Club, our little ones have been busy preparing our new planters for veggies and our butterfly-friendly garden. Whilst digging, we discovered a grub in the soil and have been wondering what it might grow into. We think it could become a beetle? By planting more bee and butterfly-friendly flowers, we're hoping to welcome even more wildlife into our garden and create a space where nature can thrive. We can't wait to see what wild adventures Day 5 brings ? #NinnysHouse #30DaysWild #GardeningClub #OutdoorLearning
Day 4 of #30DaysWild 🌷 Today at Gardening Club, our little ones have been busy preparing our new planters for veggies and our butterfly-friendly garden. Whilst digging, we discovered a grub in the soil and have been wondering what it might grow into. We think it could become a beetle🪲 By planting more bee and butterfly-friendly flowers, we're hoping to welcome even more wildlife into our garden and create a space where nature can thrive. We can't wait to see what wild adventures Day 5 brings 🍃 #NinnysHouse #30DaysWild #GardeningClub #OutdoorLearning
The power of active and collaborative learning ⭐ Theories of learning and development tell us that children learn from their ‘more knowledgeable other’, but you might be surprised to know this doesn’t have to be an adult! These little learners, who are almost ready to go to school, were practising writing the first letter of their names. After a chat about the similarities and differences between their letters, each taught the other how to write a new letter ? A beautiful example of peer directed learning, no adult input required! #NinnysHouse #OutdoorNursery #FineMotorSkills
The power of active and collaborative learning ⭐ Theories of learning and development tell us that children learn from their ‘more knowledgeable other’, but you might be surprised to know this doesn’t have to be an adult! These little learners, who are almost ready to go to school, were practising writing the first letter of their names. After a chat about the similarities and differences between their letters, each taught the other how to write a new letter 🎓 A beautiful example of peer directed learning, no adult input required! #NinnysHouse #OutdoorNursery #FineMotorSkills
Day 3 of #30DaysWild ? Today, our little ones got busy with some wild baking! Our babies made butterfly cakes before heading out on a wild walk to look for butterflies but unfortunately it was a little too windy for our fluttery friends? Meanwhile, inspired by the birds outside, our pre-schoolers made some flapjacks. They had fun imagining all the birds that might have enjoyed the treat too; from robins and pigeons to crows and ducks ? Our little bakers loved mixing, pouring and decorating these nature-inspired treats and of course, enjoyed tasting them too. Let's see what Day 4 brings... #NinnysHouse #30DaysWild #CookingClub #CreativePlay
Day 3 of #30DaysWild 🍃 Today, our little ones got busy with some wild baking! Our babies made butterfly cakes before heading out on a wild walk to look for butterflies but unfortunately it was a little too windy for our fluttery friends🦋 Meanwhile, inspired by the birds outside, our pre-schoolers made some flapjacks. They had fun imagining all the birds that might have enjoyed the treat too; from robins and pigeons to crows and ducks 🐤 Our little bakers loved mixing, pouring and decorating these nature-inspired treats and of course, enjoyed tasting them too. Let's see what Day 4 brings... #NinnysHouse #30DaysWild #CookingClub #CreativePlay
??? ? ?? #?????????? It doesn't take much to get us outdoors, but with the thunder rumbling and lightning flashing, we had to bring our adventures inside ? Our little ones got busy with Play dough, adding some of our home-grown herbs to create a wild, nature-filled sensory experience. These simple, playful activities help strengthen both fine and gross motor skills while supporting hand–eye coordination? We can't wait to see what wild learning Day 3 brings... #NinnysHouse #30DaysWild #GardeningClub #ExplorationThroughPlay
𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟮 𝗼𝗳 #𝟯𝟬𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘀𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗱 It doesn't take much to get us outdoors, but with the thunder rumbling and lightning flashing, we had to bring our adventures inside 🌩 Our little ones got busy with Play dough, adding some of our home-grown herbs to create a wild, nature-filled sensory experience. These simple, playful activities help strengthen both fine and gross motor skills while supporting hand–eye coordination🌿 We can't wait to see what wild learning Day 3 brings... #NinnysHouse #30DaysWild #GardeningClub #ExplorationThroughPlay
To celebrate the first day of our #30DaysWild journey with the Wildlife Trust, yesterday our little gardeners were busy snipping, scooping and mixing herbs they have grown themselves to create a natural fertiliser for our flowers and vegetables.? We have also been discovering the fascinating world of ants - learning about their anatomy and singing a brand new ant song. Our little ones loved investigating these tiny but mighty creatures ? Over the next month, we will be doing something wild every day to help foster a love for nature and keep our children connected to the world around them. Keep your eyes peeled to see what we get up to next... #NinnysHouse #30DaysWild #OutdoorLearning #ExplorationThroughPlay
To celebrate the first day of our #30DaysWild journey with the Wildlife Trust, yesterday our little gardeners were busy snipping, scooping and mixing herbs they have grown themselves to create a natural fertiliser for our flowers and vegetables.🌱 We have also been discovering the fascinating world of ants - learning about their anatomy and singing a brand new ant song. Our little ones loved investigating these tiny but mighty creatures 🐜 Over the next month, we will be doing something wild every day to help foster a love for nature and keep our children connected to the world around them. Keep your eyes peeled to see what we get up to next... #NinnysHouse #30DaysWild #OutdoorLearning #ExplorationThroughPlay
Such a sweet moment to witness today. One little reader settled down with a book, then a friend joined... and before long he had gathered his very own storytime crowd. It's amazing how books bring our little ones together. Curious minds sharing imagination, cosy moments and plenty of giggles. #NinnysHouse #ImaginativePlay #OutdoorLearning #ExplorationThroughPlay
Such a sweet moment to witness today. One little reader settled down with a book, then a friend joined... and before long he had gathered his very own storytime crowd. It's amazing how books bring our little ones together. Curious minds sharing imagination, cosy moments and plenty of giggles. #NinnysHouse #ImaginativePlay #OutdoorLearning #ExplorationThroughPlay
Our superheroes were busy saving the day! But even heroes need a shady hideout before their next mission ?‍♂️ With teamwork, creativity and plenty of determination, they built the perfect based to rest, plan and recharge. From problem-solving to imaginative story telling, their adventure was full of big ideas and even bigger smiles. #NinnysHouse #LearningThroughPlay #OutdoorLearning #ExplorationThroughPlay
Our superheroes were busy saving the day! But even heroes need a shady hideout before their next mission 🦸‍♂️ With teamwork, creativity and plenty of determination, they built the perfect based to rest, plan and recharge. From problem-solving to imaginative story telling, their adventure was full of big ideas and even bigger smiles. #NinnysHouse #LearningThroughPlay #OutdoorLearning #ExplorationThroughPlay
Sometimes the simplest set-ups inspire the biggest imaginations ✨ Our open-ended play encourages curiosity, creativity and exploration, giving our little ones the freedom to lead their own learning through play. And of course… the dinosaurs made an appearance ? From storytelling and small world adventures to problem-solving and imaginative thinking, our children loved creating their own ideas and discovering together. #NinnysHouse #LearningThroughPlay #OutdoorLearning #ExplorationThroughPlay
Sometimes the simplest set-ups inspire the biggest imaginations ✨ Our open-ended play encourages curiosity, creativity and exploration, giving our little ones the freedom to lead their own learning through play. And of course… the dinosaurs made an appearance 🦖 From storytelling and small world adventures to problem-solving and imaginative thinking, our children loved creating their own ideas and discovering together. #NinnysHouse #LearningThroughPlay #OutdoorLearning #ExplorationThroughPlay
Behold... Ninny's Town Our little gardeners have been busy creating their very own little houses and planting miniature gardens to care for and watch grow ? Through this hands-on activity, our little ones have been developing their fine motor skills while learning the importance of patience, nurturing nature and appreciating the joy of watching plants bloom over time. We can't wait to see Ninny's Town flourish over the coming weeks ? #NinnysHouse #GardeningClub #OutdoorLearning #ExplorationThroughPlay
Behold... Ninny's Town Our little gardeners have been busy creating their very own little houses and planting miniature gardens to care for and watch grow 🌱 Through this hands-on activity, our little ones have been developing their fine motor skills while learning the importance of patience, nurturing nature and appreciating the joy of watching plants bloom over time. We can't wait to see Ninny's Town flourish over the coming weeks 🌼 #NinnysHouse #GardeningClub #OutdoorLearning #ExplorationThroughPlay
????? ????, ???? ?????? ??? A lovely story out in the garden, sparking imagination before heading into a hands-on, messy baking session with @cookerydoodledoonorthhants, where we made delicious rhubarb cupcakes. Our little ones loved mixing, poring and decorating, getting fully involved every step of the way - and of course, enjoying the well-earned sweet treat at the end ? #NinnysHouse #CookingClub #CreativePlay #CookingWithKatie
𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲, 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗻📚 A lovely story out in the garden, sparking imagination before heading into a hands-on, messy baking session with @cookerydoodledoonorthhants, where we made delicious rhubarb cupcakes. Our little ones loved mixing, poring and decorating, getting fully involved every step of the way - and of course, enjoying the well-earned sweet treat at the end 🧁 #NinnysHouse #CookingClub #CreativePlay #CookingWithKatie
Teamwork makes the dream work when it comes to watering the plants ? As we head into summer, our little ones have been working together to carefully water and care for our garden, making sure each plant has just what it needs to grow in the warmer weather ☀️ Through this playful activity, our children are learning the importance of looking after our environment. #NinnysHouse #GardeningClub #OutdoorLearning #ExplorationThroughPlay
Teamwork makes the dream work when it comes to watering the plants 🌻 As we head into summer, our little ones have been working together to carefully water and care for our garden, making sure each plant has just what it needs to grow in the warmer weather ☀️ Through this playful activity, our children are learning the importance of looking after our environment. #NinnysHouse #GardeningClub #OutdoorLearning #ExplorationThroughPlay
Busy in the garden, our little explorers spent time sifting through our compost on the hunt for worms of all shapes and sizes ? The children carefully searched through the soil, discovering how many different worms call our compost home, before helping re-establish our wormery. A wonderful hands-on activity that encourages curiosity, teamwork and a deeper understanding of how we care for our environment ? #NinnysHouse #GardeningClub #OutdoorLearning #ExplorationThroughPlay
Busy in the garden, our little explorers spent time sifting through our compost on the hunt for worms of all shapes and sizes 🪱 The children carefully searched through the soil, discovering how many different worms call our compost home, before helping re-establish our wormery. A wonderful hands-on activity that encourages curiosity, teamwork and a deeper understanding of how we care for our environment 🌿 #NinnysHouse #GardeningClub #OutdoorLearning #ExplorationThroughPlay
At Ninny's House, we've been busy transforming our outdoor space with the help of our amazing community ✨ A very hardworking band of husbands, partners, daddies and friends came together to replace the Astro with natural wood chips, creating a more nature-inspired area for play and exploring. Even the children got their hands dirty, showing great teamwork and enthusiasm throughout. We are all delighted with our updated play space and can't wait to see the many ways it will support outdoor learning and discovery? A huge thank you to ????? ???? ???? for their generous donation and for delivering the wood chip - your support has made such a difference! #NinnysHouse #GardeningClub #OutdoorLearning #ExplorationThroughPlay
At Ninny's House, we've been busy transforming our outdoor space with the help of our amazing community ✨ A very hardworking band of husbands, partners, daddies and friends came together to replace the Astro with natural wood chips, creating a more nature-inspired area for play and exploring. Even the children got their hands dirty, showing great teamwork and enthusiasm throughout. We are all delighted with our updated play space and can't wait to see the many ways it will support outdoor learning and discovery🌿 A huge thank you to 𝗧𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗮 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 for their generous donation and for delivering the wood chip - your support has made such a difference! #NinnysHouse #GardeningClub #OutdoorLearning #ExplorationThroughPlay
Today at gardening club, our little ones explored all the beautiful colours they could find in the garden and shared how each colour made them feel! ? Inspired by nature, they created a wonderful rainbow collage and took great care looking after our bright and colourful flowers. These activities encouraged creativity and self-expression as they connected with nature and the outdoors. #NinnysHouse #OutdoorLearning #CreativePlay
Today at gardening club, our little ones explored all the beautiful colours they could find in the garden and shared how each colour made them feel! 🌈 Inspired by nature, they created a wonderful rainbow collage and took great care looking after our bright and colourful flowers. These activities encouraged creativity and self-expression as they connected with nature and the outdoors. #NinnysHouse #OutdoorLearning #CreativePlay
??????'? ?????? ?????????? After reading a spring story and learning about owlets in a nest - Our little explores headed into the woods for an egg hunt!? These activities encouraged imaginative play and supported their observation and communication skills as they explored the outdoors. #NinnysHouse #OutdoorNursery #ImaginativePlay #SpringStory
𝐑𝐚𝐛𝐛𝐢𝐭'𝐬 𝐒𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞🐰 After reading a spring story and learning about owlets in a nest - Our little explores headed into the woods for an egg hunt!🥚 These activities encouraged imaginative play and supported their observation and communication skills as they explored the outdoors. #NinnysHouse #OutdoorNursery #ImaginativePlay #SpringStory
A sensory enigma on today’s tuff tray! Our magical fairy‑potion set‑up encouraged plenty of scooping, pouring and of course, splashing! These simple, playful actions help strengthen both fine and gross motor skills, supporting hand–eye coordination and building the muscles children need for early writing and self‑care tasks. A little magic goes a long way at Ninny's House. #ninnyshouse #explorationthroughplay #messyplay
A sensory enigma on today’s tuff tray! Our magical fairy‑potion set‑up encouraged plenty of scooping, pouring and of course, splashing! These simple, playful actions help strengthen both fine and gross motor skills, supporting hand–eye coordination and building the muscles children need for early writing and self‑care tasks. A little magic goes a long way at Ninny's House. #ninnyshouse #explorationthroughplay #messyplay
Forest School Update The children recently created their own pinwheels! With close supervision, they used a small saw to cut their wooden discs, then showed great pen‑holding skills while decorating them. To finish, they used a hammer to secure each piece in place - showing brilliant concentration and coordination! Another fantastic hands‑on activity completed at Forest School! #ninnyshouse #forestschool #creativelearning
Forest School Update The children recently created their own pinwheels! With close supervision, they used a small saw to cut their wooden discs, then showed great pen‑holding skills while decorating them. To finish, they used a hammer to secure each piece in place - showing brilliant concentration and coordination! Another fantastic hands‑on activity completed at Forest School! #ninnyshouse #forestschool #creativelearning
What a fun tuff tray set‑up! Our farm‑themed tray gave little hands the perfect chance to explore different textures while diving into role play and imaginative fun. Who knew a simple breakfast cereal could spark so much creativity?! The Ninnys children had no trouble getting stuck in → swipe to see the wonderfully messy end result! #ninnyshouse #tufftray #earlyyearseducation
What a fun tuff tray set‑up! Our farm‑themed tray gave little hands the perfect chance to explore different textures while diving into role play and imaginative fun. Who knew a simple breakfast cereal could spark so much creativity?! The Ninnys children had no trouble getting stuck in → swipe to see the wonderfully messy end result! #ninnyshouse #tufftray #earlyyearseducation
At Gardening Club, we investigated potato‑starch packing peanuts to see how they dissolve in water before adding them to our compost. The children also created a growing calendar by checking the instructions on our seed packets and adding them to our plan for the season. We’re all set and excited for lots of planting ahead! #ninnyshouse #gardeningclub #explorationthroughplay
At Gardening Club, we investigated potato‑starch packing peanuts to see how they dissolve in water before adding them to our compost. The children also created a growing calendar by checking the instructions on our seed packets and adding them to our plan for the season. We’re all set and excited for lots of planting ahead! #ninnyshouse #gardeningclub #explorationthroughplay
Our little adventurers had a brilliant time working together in Forest Tots - rolling the water carrier, exploring natural materials, and discovering our pretend campfire made from sticks. It’s amazing to see their confidence and collaboration grow with each session! ? #ninnyshouse #outdooradventures #imaginativeplay
Our little adventurers had a brilliant time working together in Forest Tots - rolling the water carrier, exploring natural materials, and discovering our pretend campfire made from sticks. It’s amazing to see their confidence and collaboration grow with each session! 🪵 #ninnyshouse #outdooradventures #imaginativeplay
Ninny's children enjoyed a very muddy walk! ?️ Teamwork was essential as they worked together to move big branches along the trail. There were so many opportunities to pause and notice the effects of our ???? wet winter puddles, squelchy ground, and lots of natural changes to explore. Little legs were certainly put to the test as the children slid and stompe their way through the mud… and of course they loved every minute! ?? #ninnyshouse #outdoornursery #outdooradventures
Ninny's children enjoyed a very muddy walk! 🌧️ Teamwork was essential as they worked together to move big branches along the trail. There were so many opportunities to pause and notice the effects of our 𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 wet winter puddles, squelchy ground, and lots of natural changes to explore. Little legs were certainly put to the test as the children slid and stompe their way through the mud… and of course they loved every minute! 🌿💛 #ninnyshouse #outdoornursery #outdooradventures
Adventures from Forest School! ?✨ Our little explorers kept their hands busy using binoculars to spot birds and wildlife, and cracking conkers with hammers to discover what’s hidden inside. So much learning happens outdoors: curiosity, coordination, confidence… and plenty of giggling! #ninnyshouse #outdoornursery #forestschool #outdooradventures
Adventures from Forest School! 🍃✨ Our little explorers kept their hands busy using binoculars to spot birds and wildlife, and cracking conkers with hammers to discover what’s hidden inside. So much learning happens outdoors: curiosity, coordination, confidence… and plenty of giggling! #ninnyshouse #outdoornursery #forestschool #outdooradventures
????????? ???? ?? ??? ???? ????! ? ? Heuristic play gives babies the chance to explore real‑life objects helping to develop curiosity, fine motor skills, concentration and confidence. Our babies loved investigating all the different textures and materials today! #ninnyshouse #imaginativeplay #pincergrip
𝗛𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗮𝗯𝘆 𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺! 👛 🥚 Heuristic play gives babies the chance to explore real‑life objects helping to develop curiosity, fine motor skills, concentration and confidence. Our babies loved investigating all the different textures and materials today! #ninnyshouse #imaginativeplay #pincergrip
It’s messy work—but the children loved helping Mother Nature! There was lots of scooping and mixing to create something special for our feathered friends. These activities help the children learn about caring for wildlife and respecting the world around us, all while getting wonderfully messy! #ninnyshouse #learningthroughplay #seasonallearning
It’s messy work—but the children loved helping Mother Nature! There was lots of scooping and mixing to create something special for our feathered friends. These activities help the children learn about caring for wildlife and respecting the world around us, all while getting wonderfully messy! #ninnyshouse #learningthroughplay #seasonallearning
????????????? ??? ???? ?????? ?? ??? ???? ????? ?? ?? ???????? ??????? ??? ??? ???????? ?? ??????. Recently, the children planted the onions we nurtured from tiny seedlings. Watching food grow helps the children build a meaningful connection between garden, kitchen, and plate. We can’t wait to see these onions harvested and used in our lunches, and perhaps even featured in a future cooking session with Katie from Cookery Doodle Doo North! ??️
𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗰𝗶𝗿𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝗡𝗶𝗻𝗻𝘆𝘀. Recently, the children planted the onions we nurtured from tiny seedlings. Watching food grow helps the children build a meaningful connection between garden, kitchen, and plate. We can’t wait to see these onions harvested and used in our lunches, and perhaps even featured in a future cooking session with Katie from Cookery Doodle Doo North! 🧅🍽️
????? ???????? ? ?????? ????! ? This morning, the children made delicious pancake tray bakes, adding chopped fruit for natural sweetness. They loved mixing, pouring, and choosing their toppings, such a lovely way to explore early cooking skills! So tell us… what will you be putting on your pancakes tonight? ???
𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗮 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁! 🥞 This morning, the children made delicious pancake tray bakes, adding chopped fruit for natural sweetness. They loved mixing, pouring, and choosing their toppings, such a lovely way to explore early cooking skills! So tell us… what will you be putting on your pancakes tonight? 🍓🍋🍫
Spring is on its way at Ninnys! ? Our gardening activities don’t just grow plants, they grow early literacy skills too. By exploring seed packets and matching them to our planting calendar, the children are recognising pictures, symbols, colours… and even letters! ? #ninnyshouse #outdoornursery #learningthroughplay #gardeningclub
Spring is on its way at Ninnys! 🌼 Our gardening activities don’t just grow plants, they grow early literacy skills too. By exploring seed packets and matching them to our planting calendar, the children are recognising pictures, symbols, colours… and even letters! 🌱 #ninnyshouse #outdoornursery #learningthroughplay #gardeningclub
Ring the bell - lunch is ready! Some lovely snaps from @cookerydoodledoonorthhants , where we whipped up pirate-ship-inspired jacket potatoes ?‍☠️? The children loved chopping, mixing and mashing. Hands-on, messy, and full of fun! Swipe to see the little chefs in action! #ninnyshouse #cookingwithkatie #nursery
Ring the bell - lunch is ready! Some lovely snaps from @cookerydoodledoonorthhants , where we whipped up pirate-ship-inspired jacket potatoes 🏴‍☠️🥔 The children loved chopping, mixing and mashing. Hands-on, messy, and full of fun! Swipe to see the little chefs in action! #ninnyshouse #cookingwithkatie #nursery
Ninny’s future gardeners have been busy preparing our new-season veg planters. We’ve got kale plants ready to go, all grown at Ninny’s from seed! While the weather is still chilly, our garlic and dahlias have begun their germination journey indoors - cosy and well cared for. We can’t wait to share more images as everything continues to grow ? #ninnyshouse #rhsschoolgardening #gardeningclub
Ninny’s future gardeners have been busy preparing our new-season veg planters. We’ve got kale plants ready to go, all grown at Ninny’s from seed! While the weather is still chilly, our garlic and dahlias have begun their germination journey indoors - cosy and well cared for. We can’t wait to share more images as everything continues to grow 🪴 #ninnyshouse #rhsschoolgardening #gardeningclub
A look at one of our recent morning set‑ups ➡️ swipe to see! We created multiple interactive stations for the children to explore, discover, and play throughout the morning. ? Small World Cable Car: Children enjoyed transporting play characters back and forth across the playground, encouraging imaginative storytelling and coordination. ☕ Morning Brew: Our tea‑making station inspired lots of role play, while oats and pasta shells supported the development of pouring and scooping skills. ? Treasure Basket: Filled with a variety of objects to spark imagination, promote curiosity, and help little minds create big ideas. #ninnyshouse #learningthroughplay #imaginativeplay
A look at one of our recent morning set‑ups ➡️ swipe to see! We created multiple interactive stations for the children to explore, discover, and play throughout the morning. 🌍 Small World Cable Car: Children enjoyed transporting play characters back and forth across the playground, encouraging imaginative storytelling and coordination. ☕ Morning Brew: Our tea‑making station inspired lots of role play, while oats and pasta shells supported the development of pouring and scooping skills. 🧺 Treasure Basket: Filled with a variety of objects to spark imagination, promote curiosity, and help little minds create big ideas. #ninnyshouse #learningthroughplay #imaginativeplay
What a busy day at Ninny’s! Our little imaginations were hard at work, transforming everyday objects into pirate treasure and maps for an adventurous journey at sea - ahoy there! ?‍☠️ Our future artists explored creativity by grating and crushing chalk to create colourful paintings, while curious minds enjoyed an exciting science experiment in the tuff tray, with lots of pouring, mixing, and hands-on discovery. #ninnyshouse #imaginativeplay #tufftray
What a busy day at Ninny’s! Our little imaginations were hard at work, transforming everyday objects into pirate treasure and maps for an adventurous journey at sea - ahoy there! 🏴‍☠️ Our future artists explored creativity by grating and crushing chalk to create colourful paintings, while curious minds enjoyed an exciting science experiment in the tuff tray, with lots of pouring, mixing, and hands-on discovery. #ninnyshouse #imaginativeplay #tufftray
This term, Ninnys children will be focusing on the skills needed for netball. In this recent session with Stow Sports, the children had the opportunity to practice and improve their fundamental abilities, particularly focusing on throwing and catching techniques. #ninnyshouse #sportsfun #outdoornursery
This term, Ninnys children will be focusing on the skills needed for netball. In this recent session with Stow Sports, the children had the opportunity to practice and improve their fundamental abilities, particularly focusing on throwing and catching techniques. #ninnyshouse #sportsfun #outdoornursery
Alongside our Goldilocks and the Three Bears set-up yesterday morning, we also offered an alternative car activity using drain pipes for lots of zooming action! ? We had an additional tray set up at ground level, designed especially for our younger children to promote their motor skills. The older children also enjoyed getting involved, proving it to be a fun and interactive set-up for everyone. #ninnyshouse #learningthroughplay #earlyyears
Alongside our Goldilocks and the Three Bears set-up yesterday morning, we also offered an alternative car activity using drain pipes for lots of zooming action! 🚗 We had an additional tray set up at ground level, designed especially for our younger children to promote their motor skills. The older children also enjoyed getting involved, proving it to be a fun and interactive set-up for everyone. #ninnyshouse #learningthroughplay #earlyyears
#This morning’s set-up: Goldilocks and the Three Bears ? The children have been enjoying this tale as old as time (first recorded in a manuscript in 1831 by Eleanor Mure) during snack time, and had lots of fun retelling the story at the tuff tray. There was plenty of pouring and scooping with oats – no porridge here today though – these little bears needed the oats to help develop their skills! #ninnyshouse #imaginativeplay #tufftray
#This morning’s set-up: Goldilocks and the Three Bears 🐻 The children have been enjoying this tale as old as time (first recorded in a manuscript in 1831 by Eleanor Mure) during snack time, and had lots of fun retelling the story at the tuff tray. There was plenty of pouring and scooping with oats – no porridge here today though – these little bears needed the oats to help develop their skills! #ninnyshouse #imaginativeplay #tufftray
Ninny joined the children for a beautiful ‘Ninny walk’ and we were lucky enough to get some beautiful snaps along the way! The children walked along the lake to check if it was frozen and found that half of it was, but that Mother Nature had still provided for the ducks, and half the lake was still available for ? swimming. We love sharing these experiences with our children, showing them the joy of nature across all the seasons. #ninnyshouse #outdoornursery #seasonallearning #outdooradventures
Ninny joined the children for a beautiful ‘Ninny walk’ and we were lucky enough to get some beautiful snaps along the way! The children walked along the lake to check if it was frozen and found that half of it was, but that Mother Nature had still provided for the ducks, and half the lake was still available for 🦆 swimming. We love sharing these experiences with our children, showing them the joy of nature across all the seasons. #ninnyshouse #outdoornursery #seasonallearning #outdooradventures
Little hands helping to make Ninny’s House festive and cheery ✨ The children loved getting involved and taking pride in making their nursery feel extra special. #ninnyshouse #seasonallearning #teamwork
Little hands helping to make Ninny’s House festive and cheery ✨ The children loved getting involved and taking pride in making their nursery feel extra special. #ninnyshouse #seasonallearning #teamwork
Christmas Activities - This tuff tray fun focused on pouring and scooping. Using a variety of textures helps develop coordination, control and confidence, all while exploring and learning through hands-on play. #ninnyshouse #messyplay #tufftray
Christmas Activities - This tuff tray fun focused on pouring and scooping. Using a variety of textures helps develop coordination, control and confidence, all while exploring and learning through hands-on play. #ninnyshouse #messyplay #tufftray
Clingfilm painting in action! The Ninny’s children helped mix the paints, encouraging colour recognition, before using big body movements to paint around the climbing frame – a fantastic gross motor activity full of creativity and fun. #ninnyshouse #sensoryplay #creativeplay
Clingfilm painting in action! The Ninny’s children helped mix the paints, encouraging colour recognition, before using big body movements to paint around the climbing frame – a fantastic gross motor activity full of creativity and fun. #ninnyshouse #sensoryplay #creativeplay
Practising fine motor skills through a tuff tray set-up. Threading and pinching activities help strengthen little fingers, preparing children for important milestones like writing their own name for the first time – or even better, yours! ? #ninnyshouse #earlyyearseducation #finemotorskills
Practising fine motor skills through a tuff tray set-up. Threading and pinching activities help strengthen little fingers, preparing children for important milestones like writing their own name for the first time – or even better, yours! 😊 #ninnyshouse #earlyyearseducation #finemotorskills
Ninny’s Gardening Club are keeping busy, even in the quieter, colder months. Little hands working together remind us that many hands really do make light work, and lots of happy memories. #ninnyshouse #rhsschoolgardening #gardeningclub
Ninny’s Gardening Club are keeping busy, even in the quieter, colder months. Little hands working together remind us that many hands really do make light work, and lots of happy memories. #ninnyshouse #rhsschoolgardening #gardeningclub
Nothing beats a simple stomp through nature! Fresh air, muddy puddles and curious minds make the perfect combination. Wellie boots and snow suits at the ready, off we go! ? #ninnyshouse #outdoornursery #outdooradventures
Nothing beats a simple stomp through nature! Fresh air, muddy puddles and curious minds make the perfect combination. Wellie boots and snow suits at the ready, off we go! 👣 #ninnyshouse #outdoornursery #outdooradventures
It’s been a while since we’ve shared one of our tuff tray settings! Our little learners explored a farmyard world filled with different textures and materials. The tractors encouraged big arm rolling movements, lots of scooping and plenty of pouring; all brilliant for gross and fine motor development. #ninnyshouse #earlyyearseducation #learningthroughplay
It’s been a while since we’ve shared one of our tuff tray settings! Our little learners explored a farmyard world filled with different textures and materials. The tractors encouraged big arm rolling movements, lots of scooping and plenty of pouring; all brilliant for gross and fine motor development. #ninnyshouse #earlyyearseducation #learningthroughplay
Open cup practice at snack time helps our Ninny’s children build coordination and confidence: especially for our younger learners. It’s a simple daily routine that supports independence and important early self-care skills. #ninnyshouse #earlyyears
Open cup practice at snack time helps our Ninny’s children build coordination and confidence: especially for our younger learners. It’s a simple daily routine that supports independence and important early self-care skills. #ninnyshouse #earlyyears
The children have been putting their physical abilities and imaginations to work as they teamed up to build their very own climbing frame! As if by magic, the structure quickly transformed, first into a magnificent castle, and then into a boat on an exciting adventure. ?? It was wonderful to watch their imaginations take the lead and see the play evolve with every new idea. #ninnyshouse #imaginativeplay #teamwork
The children have been putting their physical abilities and imaginations to work as they teamed up to build their very own climbing frame! As if by magic, the structure quickly transformed, first into a magnificent castle, and then into a boat on an exciting adventure. 🚤🏰 It was wonderful to watch their imaginations take the lead and see the play evolve with every new idea. #ninnyshouse #imaginativeplay #teamwork
Alongside our first winter fire, the children have also been making the most of the outdoors with plenty of time on the rope swing! Wrapped up warm in coats, hats and mittens, they’re able to explore, play, and enjoy the crisp beauty of the season - no matter the weather. #ninnyshouse #seasonallearning #forestschool
Alongside our first winter fire, the children have also been making the most of the outdoors with plenty of time on the rope swing! Wrapped up warm in coats, hats and mittens, they’re able to explore, play, and enjoy the crisp beauty of the season - no matter the weather. #ninnyshouse #seasonallearning #forestschool
?????? ?????? ?????? We recently enjoyed our first fire of the winter season, where the children practised using a fire steel, a fantastic opportunity to build confidence and learn how to stay safe around fire. They’ve also been practising their wood-cutting skills, helping to strengthen coordination, problem-solving, and resilience. Working safely with fire not only teaches essential outdoor skills but also encourages responsibility, respect for nature, and a sense of achievement. #ninnyshouse #outdoornursery #forestschool
𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 We recently enjoyed our first fire of the winter season, where the children practised using a fire steel, a fantastic opportunity to build confidence and learn how to stay safe around fire. They’ve also been practising their wood-cutting skills, helping to strengthen coordination, problem-solving, and resilience. Working safely with fire not only teaches essential outdoor skills but also encourages responsibility, respect for nature, and a sense of achievement. #ninnyshouse #outdoornursery #forestschool
Our babies have been busy strengthening their fine and gross motor skills through creative play! ? Can you spot a masterpiece that might now be proudly displayed on your fridge at home? Using paint pens to create their own drawings gives our little ones a wonderful sense of ownership and pride in their artwork. #ninnyshouse #earlyyearseducation #learningthroughart
Our babies have been busy strengthening their fine and gross motor skills through creative play! 🎨 Can you spot a masterpiece that might now be proudly displayed on your fridge at home? Using paint pens to create their own drawings gives our little ones a wonderful sense of ownership and pride in their artwork. #ninnyshouse #earlyyearseducation #learningthroughart
??????? ?? ???? ????????? ??????! What do you think of our potato, pea, and paneer pakoras? ???? Exploring flavours from around the world with one tasty bite at a time! #ninnyshouse #finemotorskills #earlyyears
𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘂𝗽 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘀! What do you think of our potato, pea, and paneer pakoras? 🥔🫛🇮🇳 Exploring flavours from around the world with one tasty bite at a time! #ninnyshouse #finemotorskills #earlyyears
?? ??? ???? ? ?????? ?? ?????? ??????? ?? ???????? ?? ????????! Some experiences never get old - they’re a timeless part of childhoods. Recently, our Ninny’s children decided their creation was a yummy soup! Now all that’s missing is some bread and butter! ?? #ninnyshouse #sensoryplay #creativeplay
𝗪𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝘂𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻! Some experiences never get old - they’re a timeless part of childhoods. Recently, our Ninny’s children decided their creation was a yummy soup! Now all that’s missing is some bread and butter! 🍞🧈 #ninnyshouse #sensoryplay #creativeplay
Our younger children have been embracing woodland play at Forest Tots! ? They’ve been showing amazing teamwork - building cosy dens for animals, hunting for bugs, and transporting some ???? big sticks! ?? There’s so much fun (and learning) to be found in the great outdoors! #ninnyshouse #outdoornursery #earlyyearseducation #seasonallearning
Our younger children have been embracing woodland play at Forest Tots! 🌿 They’ve been showing amazing teamwork - building cosy dens for animals, hunting for bugs, and transporting some 𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 big sticks! 🍁🍂 There’s so much fun (and learning) to be found in the great outdoors! #ninnyshouse #outdoornursery #earlyyearseducation #seasonallearning
??? ??????? ????????? ???? ???? ???? ??????? ??? ?????! As always, care and compassion shine through at Ninny’s. The children carefully homed their new wiggly friends in a mini wormery, creating a safe space to observe and care for them. Through play and exploration, they’re learning early lessons in empathy, responsibility, and respect for all living things. #ninnyshouse #outdoornursery #earlyyears #gardeningclub
𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗴𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝘆 𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘀! As always, care and compassion shine through at Ninny’s. The children carefully homed their new wiggly friends in a mini wormery, creating a safe space to observe and care for them. Through play and exploration, they’re learning early lessons in empathy, responsibility, and respect for all living things. #ninnyshouse #outdoornursery #earlyyears #gardeningclub
????????? ??? ??????? ?? ?????? ?????? Our experienced (mini) explorers took the lead this week, showing our newest members how to set flag boundaries and sharing the all-important Forest School rules. It’s lovely to see how much our older children have learned and retained during their time with us, and now they’re proudly passing on that knowledge and care to the next generation of forest friends. Learning from each other, supporting one another, and growing together, that’s what Forest School is all about. #ninnyshouse #forestschool #outdoorlearning #seasonallearning
𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 Our experienced (mini) explorers took the lead this week, showing our newest members how to set flag boundaries and sharing the all-important Forest School rules. It’s lovely to see how much our older children have learned and retained during their time with us, and now they’re proudly passing on that knowledge and care to the next generation of forest friends. Learning from each other, supporting one another, and growing together, that’s what Forest School is all about. #ninnyshouse #forestschool #outdoorlearning #seasonallearning
Tipping, pouring, splishing and splashing! Our littlest Ninny’s members have been practicing their pouring skills during a different type of tea party. ?? This simple, joyful activity helps develop hand–eye coordination, fine motor skills, and concentration, all while encouraging independence and imagination. It’s amazing to see their confidence grow with every pour, spill, and giggle! #ninnyshouse #learningthroughplay #imaginativeplay #sensoryplay
Tipping, pouring, splishing and splashing! Our littlest Ninny’s members have been practicing their pouring skills during a different type of tea party. 🍰🫖 This simple, joyful activity helps develop hand–eye coordination, fine motor skills, and concentration, all while encouraging independence and imagination. It’s amazing to see their confidence grow with every pour, spill, and giggle! #ninnyshouse #learningthroughplay #imaginativeplay #sensoryplay
Our Forest School explorers have been on an adventure discovering the tiny creatures that help our planet thrive! ??️ Through gentle observation and curiosity, the children learned about the important roles that bugs and creepy crawlies play in our ecosystem, from pollinating flowers to helping recycle natural materials. It’s wonderful to see the children's fascination grow, learning that every creature, no matter how small, has an important job in nature. #ninnyshouse #earlyyearseducation #seasonallearning #outdooradventures
Our Forest School explorers have been on an adventure discovering the tiny creatures that help our planet thrive! 🐞🕷️ Through gentle observation and curiosity, the children learned about the important roles that bugs and creepy crawlies play in our ecosystem, from pollinating flowers to helping recycle natural materials. It’s wonderful to see the children's fascination grow, learning that every creature, no matter how small, has an important job in nature. #ninnyshouse #earlyyearseducation #seasonallearning #outdooradventures
????????? ????: ??? ?????? ??????????? ??????????? ??? At Ninny’s Gardening Club, our little explorers have been diving into The Hungry Caterpillar! ? This hands-on activity let the children explore a range of fruits - sorting, cutting, and pulling them apart to discover the hidden seeds inside. Through this, they learned about where fruit comes from, and how tiny seeds can grow into something new. Next step… planting our seeds to see if we can grow our own fruit next spring! Learning through play, discovery, and storytelling is what makes Ninny’s so special. #ninnyshouse #outdoornursery #rhsschoolgardening #earlyyearseducation
𝗚𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 🍎🍊🍓 At Ninny’s Gardening Club, our little explorers have been diving into The Hungry Caterpillar! 🐛 This hands-on activity let the children explore a range of fruits - sorting, cutting, and pulling them apart to discover the hidden seeds inside. Through this, they learned about where fruit comes from, and how tiny seeds can grow into something new. Next step… planting our seeds to see if we can grow our own fruit next spring! Learning through play, discovery, and storytelling is what makes Ninny’s so special. #ninnyshouse #outdoornursery #rhsschoolgardening #earlyyearseducation
Magnets are a wonderful way for children to explore the world around them. From discovering what materials attract to experimenting with push and pull, magnet play sparks curiosity and builds early science skills. Through hands-on activities, children begin to ask questions, test ideas, and notice patterns, all the building blocks of scientific thinking. #ninnyshouse #learningthroughplay #earlyyearseducation
Magnets are a wonderful way for children to explore the world around them. From discovering what materials attract to experimenting with push and pull, magnet play sparks curiosity and builds early science skills. Through hands-on activities, children begin to ask questions, test ideas, and notice patterns, all the building blocks of scientific thinking. #ninnyshouse #learningthroughplay #earlyyearseducation
Some very suspicious footprints were discovered in a tuff tray right here in St Mary Bourne village! ? The dinosaurs and snakes were out exploring… leaving their marks in flour as they went. Mark making doesn’t just happen with pens and pencils - it can be playful, messy, and imaginative too. Activities like this build early writing skills while keeping learning exciting and hands-on! #ninnyshouse #earlyyears #pincergrip
Some very suspicious footprints were discovered in a tuff tray right here in St Mary Bourne village! 👣 The dinosaurs and snakes were out exploring… leaving their marks in flour as they went. Mark making doesn’t just happen with pens and pencils - it can be playful, messy, and imaginative too. Activities like this build early writing skills while keeping learning exciting and hands-on! #ninnyshouse #earlyyears #pincergrip
At Ninny’s House, we love providing children with natural and open-ended resources. From sticks and stones to fabrics and crates, these simple materials spark creativity, imagination, and problem-solving skills. Open-ended play means there’s no “right” or “wrong” way to use the resources, children lead the way, creating their own games, stories, and discoveries. #ninnyshouse #outdoornursery #learningthroughplay
At Ninny’s House, we love providing children with natural and open-ended resources. From sticks and stones to fabrics and crates, these simple materials spark creativity, imagination, and problem-solving skills. Open-ended play means there’s no “right” or “wrong” way to use the resources, children lead the way, creating their own games, stories, and discoveries. #ninnyshouse #outdoornursery #learningthroughplay
To finish our week of imaginative cooking, the children prepared delicious pizzas in the pizza oven and served up a healthy salad! ?? We loved seeing the variety of ideas the children came up with independently – each meal reflecting their creativity, teamwork, and growing confidence. #ninnyshouse #outdoornursery #learningthroughplay #sensoryplay #earlyyears
To finish our week of imaginative cooking, the children prepared delicious pizzas in the pizza oven and served up a healthy salad! 🍕🥗 We loved seeing the variety of ideas the children came up with independently – each meal reflecting their creativity, teamwork, and growing confidence. #ninnyshouse #outdoornursery #learningthroughplay #sensoryplay #earlyyears
Following on from yesterday’s post about curiosity and creativity, the children took their play one step further… and treated the Ninny’s team to bowls of warm pasta, sweet porridge, and autumnal soup! ??? It was such a joy to see the children combine their imaginations with their real-life experiences, showing us how play can mirror the world around them. Check back tomorrow to see what other culinary delights they cooked up! ?‍??‍? #ninnyshouse #sensoryplay #creativeplay #imaginativeplay
Following on from yesterday’s post about curiosity and creativity, the children took their play one step further… and treated the Ninny’s team to bowls of warm pasta, sweet porridge, and autumnal soup! 🍝🥣🍂 It was such a joy to see the children combine their imaginations with their real-life experiences, showing us how play can mirror the world around them. Check back tomorrow to see what other culinary delights they cooked up! 👩‍🍳👨‍🍳 #ninnyshouse #sensoryplay #creativeplay #imaginativeplay
??? ??????? ???????? ? At Ninny’s, we’ve been focusing on creating simple set-ups that spark curiosity and invite children to explore. These open-ended resources encourage little ones to dive into their imaginations, building play that nurtures creativity, problem-solving, and critical thinking. Independent play is such a powerful way for children to learn, grow, and develop confidence. #ninnyshouse #outdoornursery #earlyyearseducation #learningthroughplay #imaginativeplay
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 💡 At Ninny’s, we’ve been focusing on creating simple set-ups that spark curiosity and invite children to explore. These open-ended resources encourage little ones to dive into their imaginations, building play that nurtures creativity, problem-solving, and critical thinking. Independent play is such a powerful way for children to learn, grow, and develop confidence. #ninnyshouse #outdoornursery #earlyyearseducation #learningthroughplay #imaginativeplay
A busy morning in Ninny’s garden today! Our drive-thru ice cream shop is keeping the hardworking mechanics cool before they zoom off to check the vehicles are roadworthy. Through play, the children are exploring teamwork, role play, and problem-solving - all while having lots of fun! #ninnyshouse #learningthroughplay #outdoorlearning #earlyyears
A busy morning in Ninny’s garden today! Our drive-thru ice cream shop is keeping the hardworking mechanics cool before they zoom off to check the vehicles are roadworthy. Through play, the children are exploring teamwork, role play, and problem-solving - all while having lots of fun! #ninnyshouse #learningthroughplay #outdoorlearning #earlyyears
We’re not quite ready to wave goodbye to summer just yet ☀️ Just a few days ago we had this sunny morning set-up, and we’re hoping for a few more warm days before it’s all about wellies, umbrellas, and puddle jumping! #ninnyshouse #outdoornursery #messyplay #learningthroughplay
We’re not quite ready to wave goodbye to summer just yet ☀️ Just a few days ago we had this sunny morning set-up, and we’re hoping for a few more warm days before it’s all about wellies, umbrellas, and puddle jumping! #ninnyshouse #outdoornursery #messyplay #learningthroughplay
The Gardening Club has been busy recycling coffee pods! ☕️ We use the grounds to enrich our own compost, and our pod recycler puts these growing arms to the test – it takes both strength and dexterity to squash them. Nothing goes to waste at Ninny’s – the pods are first used in play, and then finally sent off for recycling. ♻️ #ninnyshouse #outdoornursery #rhsschoolgardening #gardeningclub #outdoornursery
The Gardening Club has been busy recycling coffee pods! ☕️ We use the grounds to enrich our own compost, and our pod recycler puts these growing arms to the test – it takes both strength and dexterity to squash them. Nothing goes to waste at Ninny’s – the pods are first used in play, and then finally sent off for recycling. ♻️ #ninnyshouse #outdoornursery #rhsschoolgardening #gardeningclub #outdoornursery
Our final Stow Sports session of the academic year was blessed with beautiful weather. The children enthusiastically took part in team games and individual athletic challenges. A big thank you to Stow Sports for helping our pupils discover the joy of movement and the value of staying active. #ninnyshouse #outdoornursery #outdoorlearning #sportsfun #teamwork
Our final Stow Sports session of the academic year was blessed with beautiful weather. The children enthusiastically took part in team games and individual athletic challenges. A big thank you to Stow Sports for helping our pupils discover the joy of movement and the value of staying active. #ninnyshouse #outdoornursery #outdoorlearning #sportsfun #teamwork
All the colours of the rainbow ? Our little artists had a fantastic time using masking tape and chalks to create vibrant, joyful designs outdoors. This activity encouraged big gross motor movements as the children stretched, reached, and moved around to make their colourful marks. A wonderful way to combine creativity with physical development! #ninnyshouse #learningthroughplay #creativelearning #imaginativeplay
All the colours of the rainbow 🌈 Our little artists had a fantastic time using masking tape and chalks to create vibrant, joyful designs outdoors. This activity encouraged big gross motor movements as the children stretched, reached, and moved around to make their colourful marks. A wonderful way to combine creativity with physical development! #ninnyshouse #learningthroughplay #creativelearning #imaginativeplay
A lovely session bringing all age groups together at Ninny’s to explore our Busy Board. Children chose from a variety of textures, colours and mark-making materials, all helping to build their independence, sparking creativity and developing early writing skills, all through play. It was wonderful to see different age groups interacting, sharing and learning side-by-side. #BusyBoard #ninnyshouse #learningthroughplay #earlyyearseducation
A lovely session bringing all age groups together at Ninny’s to explore our Busy Board. Children chose from a variety of textures, colours and mark-making materials, all helping to build their independence, sparking creativity and developing early writing skills, all through play. It was wonderful to see different age groups interacting, sharing and learning side-by-side. #BusyBoard #ninnyshouse #learningthroughplay #earlyyearseducation
A recent soft play session gave our children space to jump, crawl, climb and balance – all vital for developing gross motor skills and physical confidence. And when the need for movement slowed down, a farmyard tuff tray provided a calmer option, offering sensory engagement, storytelling and role play. We love balancing active exploration with moments of quiet discovery. #ninnyshouse #imaginativeplay #grossmotorskills #outdooradventures
A recent soft play session gave our children space to jump, crawl, climb and balance – all vital for developing gross motor skills and physical confidence. And when the need for movement slowed down, a farmyard tuff tray provided a calmer option, offering sensory engagement, storytelling and role play. We love balancing active exploration with moments of quiet discovery. #ninnyshouse #imaginativeplay #grossmotorskills #outdooradventures
Imaginative play, their way ?‍♂️? ‘Choose your station!’ – That was the theme at Ninny’s recently. Some children gravitated to our Home Corner, caring for dollies and pushing prams in familiar family scenarios. Others leapt into our Superhero setup, where capes, missions and mighty powers took centre stage. Both choices offer great learning opportunities. From nurturing, empathy, and social skills, to building confidence and imagination through role play. #explorationthroughplay #ninnyshouse #outdoornursery
Imaginative play, their way 🦸‍♂️🍼 ‘Choose your station!’ – That was the theme at Ninny’s recently. Some children gravitated to our Home Corner, caring for dollies and pushing prams in familiar family scenarios. Others leapt into our Superhero setup, where capes, missions and mighty powers took centre stage. Both choices offer great learning opportunities. From nurturing, empathy, and social skills, to building confidence and imagination through role play. #explorationthroughplay #ninnyshouse #outdoornursery
Building big ideas with little blocks ? Graduating from Duplo to Lego! As our children’s fine motor skills, pincer grips and hand-eye coordination have progressed, they’re now confidently working with smaller bricks to build even more detailed creations. It’s not just construction, it’s concentration, creativity and problem-solving at its best. Do you spot any familiar little hands? ? #ninnyshouse #outdoornursery #finemotorskills #creativeplay
Building big ideas with little blocks 🧱 Graduating from Duplo to Lego! As our children’s fine motor skills, pincer grips and hand-eye coordination have progressed, they’re now confidently working with smaller bricks to build even more detailed creations. It’s not just construction, it’s concentration, creativity and problem-solving at its best. Do you spot any familiar little hands? 👐 #ninnyshouse #outdoornursery #finemotorskills #creativeplay
Shaded play, sensory learning ☀️ Calm afternoons in the shade are perfect for creativity and connection. Our older children recently enjoyed a tuff tray filled with Play-Doh; rolling, squeezing, shaping, and storytelling! While their imaginations ran wild with ideas of ‘cooking’ and ‘baking’, they were also strengthening their fine motor skills, supporting muscle development in their hands and fingers. A calm and creative way to wind down the day with friends. #ninnyshouse #outdoornursery #earlyyearseducation #outdoornursery #tufftray
Shaded play, sensory learning ☀️ Calm afternoons in the shade are perfect for creativity and connection. Our older children recently enjoyed a tuff tray filled with Play-Doh; rolling, squeezing, shaping, and storytelling! While their imaginations ran wild with ideas of ‘cooking’ and ‘baking’, they were also strengthening their fine motor skills, supporting muscle development in their hands and fingers. A calm and creative way to wind down the day with friends. #ninnyshouse #outdoornursery #earlyyearseducation #outdoornursery #tufftray
Warmer days mean water play! This inviting tuff tray is ready for splashing fun, featuring sea creatures, shells, and a fleet of colourful boats. Alongside it, we’ve set up a water play station to support hand-eye coordination through a variety of engaging activities. ? ? ? #ninnyshouse #outdoornursery #earlyyearseducation #imaginativeplay
Warmer days mean water play! This inviting tuff tray is ready for splashing fun, featuring sea creatures, shells, and a fleet of colourful boats. Alongside it, we’ve set up a water play station to support hand-eye coordination through a variety of engaging activities. 🐋 🐳 🦈 #ninnyshouse #outdoornursery #earlyyearseducation #imaginativeplay
?????’? ????????? ???? ??? ??? ?? ? ????????! Our early potatoes have been harvested, showing the children firsthand what nature can do. Plus, two magnificent bulbs of garlic were ready to be plucked. Outdoor nursery lessons are incredible for teaching the balance of patience and perseverance, and showcasing the incredible outcomes that can happen when we take our time. In our fast paced world, these lessons are more important than ever. #NinnysHouse #SensoryPlay #SeasonalLearning #MessyPlay
𝗡𝗶𝗻𝗻𝘆’𝘀 𝗚𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗱𝘂𝗴 𝘂𝗽 𝗮 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲! Our early potatoes have been harvested, showing the children firsthand what nature can do. Plus, two magnificent bulbs of garlic were ready to be plucked. Outdoor nursery lessons are incredible for teaching the balance of patience and perseverance, and showcasing the incredible outcomes that can happen when we take our time. In our fast paced world, these lessons are more important than ever. #NinnysHouse #SensoryPlay #SeasonalLearning #MessyPlay
???? ????? ?? ????! This tuff tray is a sensory wonderland, filled with Play-Doh, dried spaghetti, pasta shapes, and rolling pins. The children are feeling different textures, discovering how materials interact, and creating freely. Who knew that dried spaghetti could spark so much curiosity? (We did! ?) #NinnysHouse #LearningThroughPlay #EarlyYearsEducation #ImaginativePlay
𝗧𝗶𝗻𝘆 𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸! This tuff tray is a sensory wonderland, filled with Play-Doh, dried spaghetti, pasta shapes, and rolling pins. The children are feeling different textures, discovering how materials interact, and creating freely. Who knew that dried spaghetti could spark so much curiosity? (We did! 😉) #NinnysHouse #LearningThroughPlay #EarlyYearsEducation #ImaginativePlay
A vibrant, imaginative tuff-tray setup awaits, perfect for creative role play, storytelling, and exploring character interactions. But wait… Swipe right ➡️ no one saw the dino invasion coming! #NinnysHouse #LearningThroughPlay #EarlyYearsEducation #ImaginativePlay
A vibrant, imaginative tuff-tray setup awaits, perfect for creative role play, storytelling, and exploring character interactions. But wait… Swipe right ➡️ no one saw the dino invasion coming! #NinnysHouse #LearningThroughPlay #EarlyYearsEducation #ImaginativePlay
This tuff tray was transformed into a miniature zoo, complete with habitats for every animal to explore! ? Water was brought to life with flowing blue fabric ? Grass patches and crunchy oats made perfect animal trails ? Sticks and stones built the wildest enclosures ? Zebras, lions, elephants and more took centre stage From sensory textures to imaginative role play, this set-up had it all. The little ones had so much fun recreating the sounds, movements, and adventures of their favourite animals. Wild, wonderful and 100% child-led ?? #ninnyshouse #imaginativeplay #earlyyears #creativeplay
This tuff tray was transformed into a miniature zoo, complete with habitats for every animal to explore! 🌊 Water was brought to life with flowing blue fabric 🌾 Grass patches and crunchy oats made perfect animal trails 🪵 Sticks and stones built the wildest enclosures 🦓 Zebras, lions, elephants and more took centre stage From sensory textures to imaginative role play, this set-up had it all. The little ones had so much fun recreating the sounds, movements, and adventures of their favourite animals. Wild, wonderful and 100% child-led 🌿🦒 #ninnyshouse #imaginativeplay #earlyyears #creativeplay
???? ?????? ??? Welcome to the Great Orange Dinosaur Lagoon, where the dinos came to splash, stomp, and snack… and left nothing but chaos in their wake! Set up with bowls, spatulas, spoons, and an imagination-fuelled lava lagoon, this tuff tray started off as a serene sensory scene, but once the dinosaurs arrived, total carnage unfolded. ? Orange goo? Everywhere. ? Spoons? Missing in action. ? Dinos? Loving every second. Messy play at its finest, and all part of the adventure at Ninny’s House. #ninnyshouse #outdoornursery #earlyyearseducation #imaginativeplay
𝗗𝗶𝗻𝗼 𝗟𝗮𝗴𝗼𝗼𝗻 🦖🧡🌊 Welcome to the Great Orange Dinosaur Lagoon, where the dinos came to splash, stomp, and snack… and left nothing but chaos in their wake! Set up with bowls, spatulas, spoons, and an imagination-fuelled lava lagoon, this tuff tray started off as a serene sensory scene, but once the dinosaurs arrived, total carnage unfolded. 🦕 Orange goo? Everywhere. 🦖 Spoons? Missing in action. 🌋 Dinos? Loving every second. Messy play at its finest, and all part of the adventure at Ninny’s House. #ninnyshouse #outdoornursery #earlyyearseducation #imaginativeplay
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FAQs

What are your opening times?

We are open 7.30 - 18.00, Monday - Friday. 

Attendance depends on personal requirements, but sessions are generally a whole day or half day (8.30 - 13.00) or a school day type session (9.00 - 15.30/16.00). This can all be discussed on an individual basis.


What happens when it rains?

The vast majority of the time, the children will don their all in ones (which they usually are already wearing!), pop up their hoods and keep going - after all, what could be more fun in the rain than to splash in unexpected puddles or to get out our drain pipes and water toys for an impromptu play?! If the rain is torrential (which is no fun for any of us!) we will take shelter indoors and keep ourselves busy there, keeping an eye out for when we can get back to the outdoors. 


Do you provide meals and snacks?

Yes, we provide breakfast, morning snack, hot lunch, afternoon snack and high tea.

All food is healthy, fresh, home cooked and prepared from scratch, with menus changing every week. Food is charged at £4 per day.

Children are allowed to select their own breakfast and are offered a choice of cereal, toast, fruit, yoghurt, boiled or scrambled egg, or toasted crumpet or pancakes. Indepedence is always promoted and children will pour out their own cereal and milk, for example.


What are the fees?

Unlike other nurseries, we charge by the hour – this allows us to tailor flexibly to each child and family’s needs. We do not demand a minimum attendance or a certain number of days, although I strongly recommend that children attend for at least two sessions per week to allow them to settle properly. 


We offer full, half and ‘school’ day routines, with a variety of start and finish times available; we recommend contacting us to talk through the different options available to best suit you and your child


Our hourly fees are either £8.50 per hour for a full time (year round) contract, or £9 per hour on a term time contract, with no retainer charged for the school holidays. Included in our hourly rate are all nappies, wipes and creams and suntan lotion; all activities, including Forest School sessions for the older children, cookery, yoga, French and gardening club. We charge a £4.50 food charge per day, which covers a buffet breakfast, a home cooked hot lunch and homemade pudding, high tea and morning and afternoon snack. 


Do you offer funded hours? 

We offer both 15 and 30 hours funding for children of eligible working families, as well as the universal 15 hours funding currently offered for all children in the term after their third birthday. 


These hours can be used on either the standard offer, of up to 15 hours for 38 weeks of the year, or the stretched offer of up to 11.25 hours per week for up to 50 weeks of the year. 


To check whether your child is eligible for the funded hours, please visit www.childcarechoices.gov.uk


Do you provide nappies, wipes and bedding?

Yes, nappies, wipes and bedding are all provided.


What age are the children?

Our children range in age from 4 months to 4 years old.