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What is Gratitude
The Power of Gratitude: How Thankfulness Can Boost Your Brain and Well-being. Gratitude – it’s more than just good manners. It’s a powerful emotion linked…
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Hammersmith Nursery Articles
Sports Day at Hammersmith Pre-School
On Saturday 18th June Our Hammersmith Pre-school celebrated sports day! They met the Willows Hammersmith family at a local park to participate in a range
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ZPD..The foundation of the WillowsWay
The zone of proximal development (ZPD) is the difference between what a child can do independently and what they can learn to do with the help of a more…
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All children love to play – they are amazing at it
Children learn best through play. That’s why their time at Willows is such an important time for exploration and discovery.
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Children surprise us often – they make us think!
In today’s ever-changing world, the ability to think critically is no longer a luxury, it’s a necessity. At Willows, we go beyond rote memorization…
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It may be routine, but it makes for amazing experiences
It is widely accepted that the early years of a child’s life are crucial for their development. During this time, children learn at an astonishing rate…
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Quality Teaching needs quality Teachers.
It is widely accepted that the early years of a child’s life are crucial for their development. During this time, children learn at an astonishing rate
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Zero to Three: What you need to know
The ‘zero to three movement’, which began in the late 1990s in America, aimed to change parental attitudes to early child development and to affect public…
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Quality Conversation
Early childhood education is a rapidly evolving field, and new pedagogies are constantly being developed. However, at Willows, we believe that the key…
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Active Learning
Active learning is a key part of early childhood education. By engaging children in hands-on activities, Willows teachers help your children…