Spring Has Arrived

Spring had arrived....
"When the child gets out its the world itself that offers itself to him" - Dr Montessori.

Dr Montessori considered that the outdoor connection with nature as a rich sensorial experience. It supports the whole child, body, mind and soul and promotes respect for all living things. A true respect of self grows together with a deep respect for others and nature.

(Our Secret Garden) - "The land is where our roots are" -  Dr Montessori.

Great to see the bulbs sprouting

Now that the cold weather has past the children are enjoying the garden even more. Our garden here at Goldilocks gives them first hand experience of life and growth and endless opportunities for creativity and imagination. The garden activities compliments our Smart Start program as it enhances our fitness and physical development even more. The countless benefits of being outdoors has a real positive impact upon children's lives.

The Garden

Playing outdoors in our spacious garden has huge benefits for the children's learning and development. Not only for the physical but social and emotional development. The children learn to get along with others and manage their feelings. Outside the children are more active, absorbed and making better connections with the outside world.

Roll on Spring...

2018 - Introducing Smart Start, Healthy Ireland

A New Year can be a fresh start for everyone. We are all being very active here at Goldilocks as we introduce the Smart Start, Healthy Ireland Program. We love to get outside, be active and enjoy the fresh air.

We will be starting the 'Book Loan' next week for parents and children at Goldilocks. These books encourage us to talk about our feelings and as a result can promote positive mental health and develop emotional literacy in our children.

We also have a variety of leaflets and information booklets covering all aspects of a healthy family lifestyle. We are happy to share these with you, just ask.

An Elfy Day

We had a great time here at Goldilocks when Edwina Elf came to visit on Friday. We had so much fun wrapping presents, making play dough cookies, mixing reindeer food, going on a treasure hunt and so much more. We hope Edwina Elf had a safe journey back to the North Pole and tells Santa we were very good...

We had a great time here at Goldilocks when Edwina Elf came to visit on Friday. We had so much fun wrapping presents, making play dough cookies, mixing reindeer food, going on a treasure hunt and so much more. We hope Edwina Elf had a safe journey back to the North Pole and tells Santa we were very good

Edwina's long journey

Edwina Elf relaxing at Frankfurt Airport.

"I've had a long journey so far. The North Pole really is a long way away. Waiting for my next flight with Ryan Air, so I should arrive in Dublin early tomorrow morning. I am so excited to meet all the children at Goldilocks tomorrow".

Sensory Workshop

Staff at Goldilocks are going to a Sensory Workshop today. The five senses (touch, smell, taste, sound and sight) are important to consider in every learning environment and a key feature of Montessori pre-school Education. We will keep you updated...