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Appleseeds Begins!

Thank you for visiting! This blog is to reflect on our weeks here together at Appleseeds Home Nursery. I am excited to see how the year unfolds with the changing of the seasons. I hope this blog gives the reader a better sense of what our day looks like and why I believe play is so crucial to child development.

February 2-5

2/5/2015

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We've been enjoying a bit of Valentine's day preparation this week. The children have been busy painting and felting some goodies for our festivities next week. Our story was about Missy Mouse and Bitty Bunny who think carefully about what might be a nice gift or gesture for their friend. We also have been doing a cat and mouse circle that includes lots of gross and fine motor movements relating either to little mice or sneaky little kittens. We end with our little song that goes "Nibble, nibble, nibble goes the mouse in my heart. Nibble, nibble, nibble, goes the mouse in my heart. Nibble, nibble, nibble goes the mouse in my heart and all for the love of you." The children love taking turns thinking of other animals or things and acting them out. 



We've still had to deal with rain and sometimes wind lately when we're outside, so we've stayed in our play yard to avoid falling branches or very cold wet feet. But the children have been very creative. Lately they enjoy hacking apart a dry, decaying tree stump with their hammers. It makes for satisfying work and discovery. They use water from the rain barrel until it runs dry, then we must wait for more rain to fill it. (The hose is away for the winter). This variety in our seasons makes play different and new depending on the month. We allow for this different kind of play. But it is good to see buds on our apple trees and bulbs poking up, and it will be so nice to shed our layers and break out the hose once again, without fear of getting soaked and cold (even with our rain suits-still happens!). 
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    I am the owner of a small, play and nature based home nursery located in Durham, NC. My goal is to provide a cozy nursery for children that allows them to play using all of their senses both indoors and out. I also hope to bring families and children together through seasonal activities and celebrations. 

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