The Nursery Magazine

Our nursery magazine for parents brings together the best Snapdragons stories from all over Bath & Wiltshire.

Current issue

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Issue Five - January 2012

In this issue

  • Forest School

    We look back into Forest School and how it has progressed at Snapdragons.

  • Ready for nursery?

    We help you answer the question 'is your child ready for nursery?'

  • iPad app reviews

    A new feature that looks at the best iPad apps for your children.

  • Nativity photos

    The stories from our beautiful Winter Nativity shows.

  • Snow shakers

    Create your own snow shaker with a few simple ingredients.

Past issues

Issue Four - September 2011

» In this issue
  • Carnival season

    We look into the origins of carnivals as Snapdragons takes to the streets.

  • Sports day

    Our sports days were a hit with the children this year.

  • Leaf art

    Discover how you can make your own art with a bit of glue, paint and leaves.

  • Graduates of 2011

    Our latest batch of Pre-Schoolers leave us and head to school.

  • Headlice

    Dealing with headlice in your home.

Issue Three - May 2011

» In this issue
  • Gardening time

    We teach children about fruits and vegetables, right down to the root of the topic.

  • Farm trips

    Take a look at some of the wonderful photos from our Warleigh Lodge Farm trips.

  • Transition to school

    We look into how the transition to school will work at Snapdragons.

  • Gloop goo!

    Learn how to make your own gloop at home!

  • Sun safety

    How you can protect your child through the summer months.

Issue Two - January 2011

» In this issue
  • Outdoor play

    Janey Mondal looks into how we can get children learning outside of the classroom.

  • Bath Rugby's Up & Unders

    Our Bath nurseries start new classes run by Bath Rugby Club.

  • National Storytelling Week

    We look into The Elves & The Shoemaker as we prepare for National Storytelling Week.

  • Homeplay

    Carli Adams provides an insight into Special Educational Needs and how you can help your child at home.

  • Nativity Photos

    A collection of some of the fabulous photos taken across the Nativity shows in December.

Issue One - September 2010

» In this issue
  • Corsham's Outstanding

    Inside views from Corsham's team of staff as they talk about achieving their 'outstanding' grading from Ofsted.

  • Summer Fete

    Looking back at our strongest Summer Fete yet.

  • Grosvenor's new garden

    Photos and details of the beautiful new garden at Snapdragons Grovenor.

  • Homeplay

    Identifying your child's interests at home by Kerrie Charlton

  • Healthcare

    A look into the signs and symptoms of gastroenteritis in children and how you can help contain it.