Annual Sports Day Event of Crystal Valley and Yellow Brick Road Nurseries

5th December 2019 is one of the most awaited day of our little game enthusiasts from Crystal Valley & Yellow Brick Road Nurseries as it's the time when they will showcase what they have prepared for their ever supportive parents.

Nursery children ages 3+ merrily boarded the "Yellow School Bus" whilst children ages below 3 years were accompanied by their parents to the venue, the Dubai Stars Sportsplex. Lots of conversation happened in the "Yellow School Bus"; some children saw duck cloud formations while others were simply amazed when they saw big airplanes about to land at the airport.

The combined Sports Day Event was officially opened by singing the UAE National Anthem followed by the warm up exercises. Nursery children were all set to start the fun games as their energy was boosted by the exercises. Our little ones from the baby room down to the young children raced their way to the different obstacle courses while being cheered by their proud mummy's and daddy's. Teamwork, coordination, sportsmanship were the core skill set developed. The event was wrapped up by gathering everyone to do calm down meditations and happy sing-along. 

Thank you to all our dear Parents who took time out of their busy mornings to celebrate the Sports Day with their children. It was truly a memorable experience for everyone at the Nursery.

UAE National Day Parade Celebrations at Crystal Valley & Yellow Brick Road Nurseries

UAE National Day Parade Celebrations were held for both Crystal Valley and Yellow Brick Road Nurseries last 27 November 2019. The day started fantastic as children entered the Nursery gates with a big cheerful smiles on their faces whilst proudly wearing colours of the UAE flag.

Children from Yellow Brick Road Nursery energetically waved their flaglets, as they walked around the Nursery premise happily chanting and singing "UAE, UAE". They also sang the UAE National Anthem "Ishi biladi" in our Nursery outdoor Garden and danced their hearts out.

Yellow Brick Road Nursery Children celebrating National Day

Yellow Brick Road Nursery Children celebrating National Day

Meanwhile, Crystal Valley Nursery children paraded together in the Arabian Center Mall, just beside the Nursery. Some Nursery parents also did join the parade with their children while some left a beautiful notes of celebration for the National Day.

Crystal Valley Nursery Children National Day Parade Celebration

Crystal Valley Nursery Children National Day Parade Celebration

The UAE celebrates its National Day every 2nd of December marking its union day between the seven emirates - Ajman, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Fujairah, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, Umm Al Quwain. This year the country is celebrating its 48th National Day.

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"Learning Stories - A Treasured Memory Forever", Yellow Brick Road and Crystal Valley Nurseries, Dubai, UAE

That little thing called "Learning Story"

It is that time of the term, when I count down the days till I receive the portfolio for my little girl… I cannot wait to collect it from her teacher and to bring it home to my daughter and husband, where we sit down together on the couch and read it from start to finish, including all of the stories from when she was just a little baby in the Nursery baby room! - our gorgeous little girl's personal journey right through the years, to the most recent and newest learning stories. 

It really is a personal challenge for me when walking from the Nursery out to the car and not to take a sneak peek as I hold the portfolio in my hands  or when I arrive home and to wait until 6pm when we are all ready to read it together as our little family!

This has me thinking… 

“Are our parents at Yellow Brick Road and Crystal Valley Nursery aware of how much of our collective-heart we put into preparing these personal and individualized learning stories and portfolios?”

I remember the excitement and anticipation for me as a teacher at the Nursery on the day I was ready to hand each Learning Story out to my children's parents at the end of the term and I can promise you this, the sense of pride I then took in preparing these precious books for your children, is still equaled today by the teachers and assistant teachers at Yellow Brick Road and Crystal Valley Nurseries as each staff person prepares to present you with your child’s portfolio.

As I’m sure you are aware by now, each Learning Story is a powerful reflection of your child’s individual and unique experiences in Nursery, reflecting their strongest areas of development and their childhood interests.  These precious early years are by in such a 'flash' and while it seems like we’ll be able to hold onto each memory, we do inadvertently forget and to receive a collection of some of your children's precious moments of their everyday life, their everyday growth and development for the future is indeed priceless!

Learning Stories are a celebration!!

Learning stories highlight a piece of learning, a strength or an interest in your child’s day that we would like to celebrate with you as the parents and your child. Within a Learning Story we celebrate the learning by linking it to our curriculum and sharing with you how we would like to further extend this learning opportunity through our daily planning. We also look forward to reading your stories from home, which celebrate our 'Partnership' between parents and Nursery.

We hope you cherish these lovely collections as much as we do.  These little things called Learning Stories carefully collected throughout your child’s Nursery days, will come together to become an invaluable and beautiful array of everything that makes your child so unique and special… Enjoy and happy reading over the holiday break.

Thanks so much,

Sharon Ward

Yellow Brick Road Nursery
Crystal Valley Nursery

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Successful Early Childhood Care, Yellow Brick Road and Crystal Valley Nurseries, Dubai, UAE

Yellow Brick Road Nursery and Crystal Valley Nursery staff know that giving and sharing love from the heart is the essence of successful Early Childhood Care & Education. 

Two high standard professional early Childhood Nursery Centers are ‘homes away from home’ for your babies from 45 days and young children up to 3+ years.

Discover us! Our gentle, loving, nurturing and unhurried environments are the perfect safe places where your infants and young children can begin their early childhood education. 

Qualified in Early Years Education with years of experience - Nursery Director Ms. Bernadette King-Turner (Founder/Owner), and Nursery team maintain each day our informed practices and focus of your children’s safety, well-being and development.

Above all we are passionate about extending every teaching and learning moment, connecting with your children and developing respectful care. The British Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum (EYFS) is implemented throughout our Nurseries with our vision to support an ‘organic’ childhood.  (Separate page devoted to explaining 'organic childhood' to parents.)

We celebrate learning through investigation, playfulness and risk taking, whilst at the same time we practice peaceful observation; the ‘learning years’ belong to our children, we are here to guide, support and nurture. The children enjoy their hours spent outdoors in our gardens understanding and learning their curriculum by connecting with nature and understanding life. Maintaining fruit trees, vegetable and flower gardens is a cherished learning experience for each child. 

‘Teaching’ is what empowers us; it is in our hearts and without doubt Yellow Brick Road Nursery and Crystal Valley Nursery are the greatest start for life.
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Bernadette King-Turner, Dubai Nursery Children

Bernadette King-Turner, Dubai Nursery Children

Partnership With Parents & Community, Yellow Brick Road and Crystal Valley Nurseries, Dubai, UAE

Learning Stories - a gift from the writer to the child - this is what the story is all about 
- capturing beautiful moments-in-time of the children's early years and recording with descriptive eloquent words and photographs.

Learning Stories are manuscripts to be proud of and to offer to the children as a gift of their early learning years.

Thank You Yellow Brick Road and Crystal Valley Nursery Staff for writing these stories from your heart and doing so with the love of the child as your focus.

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Dear Nursery Parents,

We are very happy to discuss your children's Early Childhood Education and Care and we look forward to furthering our positive partnerships.

Love & Best Wishes,
Bernadette King-Turner