22 Street Lane Nursery - January 2018 Newsletter

January Newsletter

Swans Cookery Lessons;

In the next couple of weeks, we will be introducing cookery lessons into our Swans room. Zoe McVeigh our Kitchen Assistant will be sharing her knowledge and enthusiasm for food and will be teaching the Swans children how to cook delicious healthy snacks! Cooking provides practical experience with many essential skills such as reading, following directions, and measuring. Getting involved in cooking also helps children to develop fine motor skills, eye hand coordination, and even early concepts of maths and science as well as learning the importance of eating healthily. We will be aiming to hold the classes on alternate Mondays and Wednesdays.

Zoe Mcveigh;

“Studying Psychology at University fueled my interest in the importance of nutrition on the developing brain.

My dissertation focused on the childhood obesity epidemic and highlighted that both parents and schools have to take responsibility. The edible garden engages the children’s curiosity into the plantation and production of real foods. Integrating my interest in childhood nutrition with my passion for creative cooking will hopefully aid the children’s physical and mental development even further”.