DOTS 'N' SPOTS DAY NURSERY & OUT OF SCHOOL CLUB
Busy Bees
Busy Bees
As we find ourselves in lockdown, it can be a little daunting trying to think of activities to keep the family entertained.
Every week we will be suggesting some fun-filled activities.
Don't forget to share your feedback with us and any suggestions!
Make this easy homemade playdough recipe with just a few ingredients! Hands-on fun and learning with this no cook playdough recipe!
Take to the skies with your own Paper Aeroplane!
Click the image for a step by step guide - how far will your plane fly?
Prepare your child to start school with this handy checklist!
Home Learning
Letter & Number Formation
Home Learning
Letter & Number Formation
These letter and number formation sheets are a perfect activity to help prepare our Pre-School children for school.
You can even try this activity outdoors using chalk!
PE with Joe!
PE with Joe!
Fun for all the family - PE lessons with Joe Wicks.
Every week day on Youtube at 9am
'5 a day' ideas!
'5 a day' ideas!
These yummy recipes are a great way to ensure your little ones eat their '5 a day'.
Rainbow Wind Chimes
Rainbow Wind Chimes
Fun for all the family and brighten up your outdoor space with this Rainbow Wind Chime activity. Children will love going on a stick hunt and getting creative decorating them!
'Sticky Kids'
'Sticky Kids'
Give 'Sticky Kids' Youtube channel a visit!
A music and movement resource that is loved by the children at Dots n Spots. Fun and Fitness for all the family!
Emma's Edible Slime
Emma's Edible Slime
Emma has created this step by step video creating
EDIBLE SLIME!
We are sure this will be a huge hit at home.
*Adult input required - take extra care until cooled*
'What's your name?'
'What's your name?'
Spell out your name and complete the activity listed for each letter. For a greater challenge include your middle name and do each one twice! For variety you can use a favourite characters name or a family member's name.
Rainbow Scavenger Hunt
Rainbow Scavenger Hunt
We love this family activity - Rainbow Scavenger Hunt.
VE DAY - 75th Anniversary
VE DAY - 75th Anniversary
We hope you will be joining in with our Teddy Bears Picnic from home this Friday 8th May. Decorate your home with these fantastic colouring pages by Colouring Heroes.
Bear on Toast
Bear on Toast
Children will love helping create this cute and delicious recipe.
Hungry Little Minds
Hungry Little Minds
The government has created 'Hungry Little Minds' a website with simple, fun activities for kids, from newborn to five.
'Mary Berry's Banana Loaf'
'Mary Berry's Banana Loaf'
Mary Berry has created this easy and delicious recipe.
Why not give it a try?
COVID-19 Time Capsule
COVID-19 Time Capsule
Fun for all the family, we love this time capsule! Take a moment to fill in these pages for your future self to look back on.
'Cheesy Rainbow Pizza'
'Cheesy Rainbow Pizza'
Cook up your very own delicious pizza at home with this tasty recipe.
'I Can Sing A Rainbow - Makaton'
'I Can Sing A Rainbow - Makaton'
Some of our lovely staff members have created this wonderful video of 'I Can Sing A Rainbow' with Makaton signing. Who can you spot? We hope you enjoy it!
Peg Fairies
Peg Fairies
Orchard Toys have created this step by step instructions on how to make your own magical 'Peg Fairies'.
Banana Smoothie
Banana Smoothie
This healthy smoothie is a yummy alternative to breakfast cereal.
Matching Minibeast's Activity
Matching Minibeast's Activity
Match the description to the minibeast. We love this printable game - learning whilst having fun!
Animal Flash Cards
Animal Flash Cards
Mental Health Week 2020
Positivity Jar
Mental Health Week 2020
Positivity Jar
Fill a jar with positive words or comments. Use it when you are feeling sad and need to remember all of the positive things about you. You can even give a jar to a special person filled with positive, special qualities that you love about them.
'The Rainbow Fish'
'The Rainbow Fish'
This week our Toddler & Pre School Room have been reading the story 'The Rainbow Fish'. We have had lot's of fun taking part in rainbow themed activities. We thought our Busy Bees would enjoy them at home too!
Goldilocks & The 3 Bears
Playdough Mats
Goldilocks & The 3 Bears
Playdough Mats
Enjoy the story of 'Goldilocks & The 3 Bears' with these wonderful play dough play mats.
We're Going on a Bear Hunt
We're Going on a Bear Hunt
Next week our Toddler Room will be reading the story 'We're going on a bear hunt' and taking part in lots of fun activities too! Listen to the story at home.
'We're going on a bear hunt - map'
'We're going on a bear hunt - map'
Create your own 'bear hunt' map! Colour in the pictures or glue and stick on different materials.
'Guess How Much I Love You'
'Guess How Much I Love You'
Next week in the Pre-School room we will be reading the wonderful story 'Guess How Much I Love you'.
Click the buttons to see all the different activities