Houghton & Wyton Preschool

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Houghton & Wyton Preschool Providing outstanding care and education for children We are currently accepting applications for children to join the Pre-school

Gruffalo Crumble or Gruffalo Granny Stew? Inspired by the new story The Gruffaloโ€™s Granny, the children have been voting...
16/10/2026

Gruffalo Crumble or Gruffalo Granny Stew?

Inspired by the new story The Gruffaloโ€™s Granny, the children have been voting to decide which delicious dish to make! ๐Ÿฅ•๐ŸŽ

The winner was Gruffalo Granny Stew! ๐ŸŽ‰

The children loved peeling, chopping, cooking and, of course, eating their very own creations! ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿณ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿณ

Voting is a wonderful way to develop early decision-making skills, encourage communication, learn about democracy and understand that everyone's voice matters. ๐Ÿ’ฌโค๏ธ

๐ŸŽƒ Weโ€™ve also been getting creative by drawing our own pumpkins and decorating them with lots of colourful designs! Every pumpkin is unique, just like our little artists! ๐Ÿ‚๐Ÿ–Œ๏ธ

๐Ÿ‚๐ŸŒˆ What a lovely week at preschool! ๐ŸŒˆ๐Ÿ‚This week, the children have been busy creating their very own colour monsters! ๐Ÿ‘น๐ŸŽจ...
09/10/2026

๐Ÿ‚๐ŸŒˆ What a lovely week at preschool! ๐ŸŒˆ๐Ÿ‚

This week, the children have been busy creating their very own colour monsters! ๐Ÿ‘น๐ŸŽจ This sparked some wonderful conversations about feelings and emotions, helping the children to recognise, understand and express their feelings while developing their communication skills.

We have also enjoyed some dentist role play! ๐Ÿฆท๐Ÿชฅ This encouraged the children to use their imaginations, build confidence and learn about the importance of looking after their teeth.

Our nature walks have provided lots of opportunities to explore the world around us ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ, and the children have loved decorating the leaves they collected, supporting their creativity, fine motor skills and curiosity about nature.

Alongside this, we explored orange gelli sensory play! ๐ŸŠ๐Ÿ‘ The children enjoyed touching, squishing and exploring the jelly, stimulating their senses, developing coordination and encouraging them to investigate new textures through hands-on learning.

We are so proud of our little learners and all the wonderful conversations, creativity and discoveries taking place every day! ๐Ÿ’›

Have a lovely weekend, everyone! ๐Ÿงก๐Ÿ‚

๐Ÿ‚๐Ÿ Autumn Sensory Fun! ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ‚Our preschool children have enjoyed some lovely walks, collecting natural autumnal treasures al...
30/09/2026

๐Ÿ‚๐Ÿ Autumn Sensory Fun! ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ‚

Our preschool children have enjoyed some lovely walks, collecting natural autumnal treasures along the way to bring back for our sensory play. ๐ŸŒฟ
Exploring these different textures, shapes, colours and smells helps develop sensory awareness, fine motor skills, language and curiosity, while encouraging children to connect with and explore the natural world. ๐Ÿงก
So much learning from a simple autumn walk! ๐Ÿ‚๐ŸŒณโœจ

Climbing ropes are so much more than just fun! Climbing is a fantastic way for children to develop their gross motor ski...
23/09/2026

Climbing ropes are so much more than just fun!

Climbing is a fantastic way for children to develop their gross motor skills, building strength, balance, coordination and body awareness.

These bigger movements also help lay the foundations for fine motor skills. Developing strength and control through the arms, shoulders and hands supports children with everyday tasks such as holding and controlling a pencil or pen when they begin to write.

Every climb is a chance to build confidence, develop important physical skills and have lots of fun while learning. โœจ

๐ŸŒฑ Why Routine Matters in Preschool ๐ŸŒฑOur daily routines help children feel safe, secure and ready to learn. From welcomin...
18/09/2026

๐ŸŒฑ Why Routine Matters in Preschool ๐ŸŒฑ

Our daily routines help children feel safe, secure and ready to learn. From welcoming children in the morning, to snack time, outdoor play, group activities and getting ready to go home, each part of the day provides valuable learning opportunities. ๐Ÿ’›

Routines support children to:

๐Ÿง  Develop confidence and independence

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Build communication and language skills

๐Ÿค Learn how to share, take turns and cooperate with others

โฐ Understand expectations and what happens next

๐Ÿ’ช Develop self-help skills such as tidying up, washing hands and putting on coats

โค๏ธ Feel secure through familiar and predictable experiences

๐ŸŽจ Explore, play and learn in a relaxed environment

Routine isn't about every day being exactly the same. It's about giving children a familiar rhythm and sense of security while allowing plenty of opportunities for curiosity, creativity and spontaneous learning.

At preschool, even the everyday moments can be important steps in a child's development. ๐ŸŒˆโœจ

09/09/2026

๐ŸŒˆโœจ WELCOME BACK! โœจ๐ŸŒˆ

A big, warm welcome back to all our wonderful preschool children and families! ๐Ÿ’• We hope you had a lovely break and are ready for lots of fun, learning, laughter and adventures together! ๐Ÿงธ๐ŸŽจ๐Ÿ“š

๐ŸŒŸ And a very special WELCOME to our new families! ๐ŸŒŸ
We are so excited to have you join our preschool family. We look forward to getting to know you, making new friendships and creating lots of happy memories together. ๐Ÿฅฐ

Weโ€™re so happy to have you with us!

As we celebrate our final week of the preschool year, we're taking a moment to reflect on all the wonderful memories we'...
16/07/2026

As we celebrate our final week of the preschool year, we're taking a moment to reflect on all the wonderful memories we've made together. ๐Ÿ’›
From first friendships and new discoveries to big smiles, messy play, and growing confidence, it has been a joy to watch each child learn, laugh, and thrive.
To all of our amazing children โ€“ thank you for filling our days with curiosity, kindness, and endless smiles. To our wonderful families โ€“ thank you for your continued support and for trusting us to be part of your child's early learning journey.
We wish everyone a happy, safe, and fun-filled summer. To those moving on to their next adventure, we're so proud of everything you've achieved and know you'll do amazing things.
Here's to a fantastic year and the exciting adventures still to come! ๐ŸŒˆโ˜€๏ธ๐ŸŽ“

Our self-serve water station is a big hit - combining fun with independence! ๐Ÿ’งโ˜€๏ธ
10/07/2026

Our self-serve water station is a big hit - combining fun with independence! ๐Ÿ’งโ˜€๏ธ

โญ๏ธ Starting school is an exciting milestoneโญ๏ธWe hope our families find this useful as you prepare for the exciting new c...
02/07/2026

โญ๏ธ Starting school is an exciting milestoneโญ๏ธ

We hope our families find this useful as you prepare for the exciting new chapter ahead!

๐ŸŒฟ Little explorers and big adventures! ๐Ÿ‚๐ŸžFresh air and happy hearts at Forest School ๐Ÿ’š
01/07/2026

๐ŸŒฟ Little explorers and big adventures! ๐Ÿ‚
๐ŸžFresh air and happy hearts at Forest School ๐Ÿ’š

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Green Lane
Houghton
PE282AP

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 3pm
Tuesday 8am - 3pm
Wednesday 8am - 3pm
Thursday 8am - 3pm
Friday 8am - 3pm

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