A Week of Paddington Bear Adventures with the Cheeky Hens!

Bringing Paddington’s Story to Life

The week was centered around Michael Bond’s beloved character, Paddington Bear, and the children fully embraced the theme with a mix of hands-on creativity, storytelling, and exploration. The activities included:

• Storytime Adventures: Reading tales of Paddington Bear and discovering his love for marmalade sandwiches.
• Themed Tuff Trays: Interactive play areas inspired by Paddington’s escapades, sparking imagination and creativity.
• Cooking Fun: Walking to the local shop to buy ingredients for homemade marmalade sandwiches—Paddington would have been proud!

🚌 Exploring York with Paddington

The adventures didn’t stop at the nursery. The Cheeky Hens took their Paddington Bear theme out into the world with:

• A bus trip to York City Centre to visit the Paddington Bear statue, where they posed for memorable photos.
• A guided tour of York Minster, one of the city’s most iconic landmarks. Here, the children explored the stunning architecture and learned about the history of this awe-inspiring building.

💚 Learning Through Adventure

These experiences went beyond fun—they provided wonderful learning opportunities:

• Literacy skills were enhanced through story reading and retelling Paddington’s adventures.
• Life skills were developed as the children shopped for ingredients and practiced following directions during their marmalade-making activity.
• Cultural awareness grew as they explored York Minster, deepening their connection to the city’s history and heritage.
• Social skills were fostered as the children worked together, traveled as a group, and interacted with their community.