At Snowdrop and Primrose House, we believe that some of the most exciting learning starts with a simple question: “I wonder why?”
From building towers and testing what floats and sinks, to counting, creating, investigating and finding out how things work, STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics – is all around us in the Early Years.
STEM learning gives children opportunities to explore their natural curiosity, solve problems, test ideas and discover how the world around them works. Through hands-on experiences and play, children can develop skills including critical thinking, creativity, problem-solving, communication and collaboration.
STEM and Early Years Foundation Stage
Our curriculum encourages children to learn through exploration, discovery and meaningful experiences. We give children the time and space to follow their interests, ask questions, experiment and discover things for themselves.
Whether children are designing and building, exploring nature, investigating numbers or creating their own imaginative inventions, we’re here to support them to be curious, confident and excited to learn.
And this autumn, we’re taking that curiosity out of this world!
🚀 Join Us for an Out of This World Open Day! 🚀
This October, we will be hosting an Out of This World Open Day, giving families the opportunity to visit the nursery, meet the team and discover more about life at one of our nurseries.
Taking place on Saturday 10 October from 10am to 1pm, the Open Day will feature space-themed activities and STEM-inspired experiences, giving children and families the chance to explore, discover and enjoy some out of this world fun together.
As the event falls during World Space Week, we’ll also be joining children and families around the world in celebrating space, science and exploration.
Can You Find Our Lost Astronaut?
There’s just one problem…We’ve lost our astronaut!
Our astronaut is hiding somewhere across our Happy Days Group websites, and we need your help to find them.
There are five websites to explore, so get searching and see if you can spot one of our hidden astronauts:
Happy Days Nurseries & Pre-Schools
Toddletown Nurseries
Mulberry Corner
Edward Bears
Snowdrop House Montessori Group
Boys & Girls Nursery
How to take part…
1. SEARCH
Head to one of our websites and see if you can find a hidden astronaut.
2. SCREENSHOT
Once you’ve spotted one, take a screenshot as proof of your discovery.
3. VISIT
Come along to one of our Out of This World Open Days taking place across the Happy Days Group during September and October.
4. ENTER
Show your screenshot to the team at your local Open Day and you’ll be entered into our FREE STEM-themed prize draw!
An Out of This World Prize!
One lucky winner will receive a STEM themed hamper packed with goodies for under 5s, perfect for encouraging curiosity, creativity and exploration at home.
So, whether you’re fascinated by rockets, curious about planets or simply love a good treasure hunt, there’s plenty to discover this autumn.
Find your local Out of This World Open Day, start your astronaut search and get ready for an adventure that’s truly out of this world! 🚀
The astronaut hunt runs from 7 September to 26 October. Screenshots must be presented at an eligible Happy Days Out of This World Open Day during the competition period. Full terms and conditions apply.