At Footsteps, we love to fill our calendar with meaningful celebrations, exciting national events and fun themed days. These moments give children the opportunity to explore new cultures, develop curiosity, discover new interests and build connections with the world around them. Welcoming the Year with Chinese New Year Earlier this term, our children enjoyed learning about Chinese New Year, a wonderful celebration that introduces them to different traditions, foods, colours […]

At Footsteps we love using seasonal events, national celebrations and cultural traditions as opportunities to inspire curiosity and learning. Around Valentine’s Day our settings are filled with colour, conversation and creativity as our children explore big ideas like love and friendship in ways that feel accessible and age-appropriate. Valentine’s Day gives us the opportunity to talk about friendship, caring for others and positive relationships. Through stories and group discussions, children talk […]

January has been a wonderfully busy and enriching month across our Footsteps settings, full of seasonal exploration, creativity, and exciting new learning opportunities. Embracing the opportunities provided by the winter months, the children have loved wrapping up warm and heading outdoors to make the most of our outside spaces. From energetic games like rugby and running freely in the fresh air, to mud kitchens and slowing down to notice the […]

December is in full swing and our settings are buzzing with excitement. It’s a month filled with imagination, exploration and traditions, each one providing rich opportunities for learning through play. From visits from mischievous elves to snowy sensory trays, the festive season brings endless inspiration for our curious young minds. Across our settings, children have been eagerly discovering what our visiting elves have been up to each morning. Whether they’ve […]