The Nest Schools Mechanicsville

10/30/2025

🌿✨ Taking our learning outside today! We're exploring the wonders of nature with a focus on sensory experiences and health and physical development. Listening to the sounds of nature enhances our observation skills and helps us connect with the world around us. Let’s breathe in that fresh air! 🍃👂

10/30/2025

🚗✍️ Today, we hit the road to learning by driving on the letter roadmap! It was a fun and exciting adventure where tracing letters helped boost recognition skills. We're learning while having a blast! 🌟

10/28/2025

🎨✨ Today, we had a blast making puff sidewalk chalk paint and transforming it into a fun creative experience! Using squeeze bottles, we practiced our fine motor skills while letting our imaginations run wild on paper. It was a bit tricky to get the paint out, but with persistence, we created our own unique masterpieces! 🖌️💪

Finding joy in art not only encourages cognitive development but also enhances our communication and observation skills. Keep creating and expressing yourselves!

10/27/2025

🏗️🌟 Creativity and learning go hand in hand with our fun Tape Tower activity! Today, we challenged the little builders to reach new heights using various materials marked by painters' tape in our block area.

Together, we explored how many blocks it takes to meet our height goals while practicing our counting skills! 💕🧠 The kids loved discussing which materials they used the most and what happens when things take a tumble.

Join us in inspiring curiosity and creativity in your little ones! ✨

10/24/2025

✨ Dressing up is not just fun; it's a perfect way to boost our little ones' skills! Today, we explored the art of putting on a jacket while embracing our imaginations as doctors, zookeepers, aircraft personnel, and campers. 🩺🐾✈️ Through play, we build gross motor skills, enhance body coordination, and develop communication skills, all while having a blast! 🌟

10/23/2025

🎨 Today, our little artists made magic with stick painting! By gluing sticks to paper and transforming them with black and orange paint, they explored their creativity while enhancing their fine motor skills. Stick painting not only allows toddlers to express themselves but also helps cultivate a love for art. 🌟

Creativity nurtures curiosity, and we’re excited to see where their imaginations take them next!

10/22/2025

🌟 Today, our little scientists had an amazing time exploring the world of chalk through a fun crushing activity! Using a mortar and pestle, they not only enhanced their fine motor skills but also engaged in a sensory experience as they observed how the chalk changed as it transformed into smaller pieces. 🌈✨

It's all about hands-on learning and encouraging curiosity! Check out how they combined science, art, and communication in one fun activity! 🖍️🔍

10/21/2025

🌟 Exploring letters with the Leap Letter Loon! 🎈 Today, we dove into the world of fine motor skills, language, and literacy by recognizing four unique letters and their sounds. 🅰️✏️. ✍️ By tracing and erasing the lines of each letter with their fingers, they not only had fun but also developed their literacy and cognitive skills. Every scribble is a step toward greatness! 🚀

10/20/2025

🌟 Dive into the world of exploration! We setup our sensory table with play sand, rich in opportunities for fine motor and cognitive development. With various manipulatives and tools at our fingertips, we indulged in creative play while enhancing our body coordination and balance! 🏖️✨

10/17/2025

🎨✨ Today was a fun day filled with creativity and exploration! Our little artists used toothbrushes to create unique masterpieces, allowing them to enhance their fine motor skills while expressing themselves. As they painted, we engaged in conversations about the different painting tools and their varied effects. It’s amazing to see their observation and communication skills in action! 🌈🖌️

10/16/2025

🌟 Let's Roll! 🌟

This morning, we had a fantastic time practicing our rolling skills! With the help of our teacher, we learned how to roll from belly to back and back again. These fun movements are not just entertaining; they're also great for building strength in our muscles! 💪✨

Keep rolling, everyone!

10/15/2025

🎈✨ Get ready for some pop-tastic fun with our Bubble Wrap Catwalk! 🎉 In an open space, we’re inviting little movers to explore and experiment with this sensory delight. As they step and jump, let's talk about all the fun sounds they’re making as the bubbles pop!

👣💥 What different noises do you hear? Let’s mimic those delightful POPS together!

And what happens when we flip the bubble wrap? Let’s discover how the sounds change when the bubbles are facing up and then down! This hands-on activity is fantastic for fine and gross motor skills, balance, and coordination.

Join us for a sensory adventure that will leave everyone giggling!

🎈👶

09/26/2025

The itsy bitsy video
Came across your feed,
Down went the scroll,
But wait, you stopped to see!
Out came the likes
And curiosity grew
And the itsy bitsy video
…made families think, this is where we’ll enroll, too!

Happy Friday Families!

Visit us at TheNestSchool.com to learn what a difference high quality early education can make for your family!

09/24/2025

We’re excited to share the launch of our new program that helps parents bring learning home! Our Home-to-School Connection is all about building strong partnerships between families and teachers by providing instructions for at-home activities for families to do together that match their child’s current curriculum unit with us during the day.

Each month, we’ll share fun, hands-on activities and simple conversation starters designed to:
✨ Keep you connected to your child’s learning
✨ Spark curiosity and creativity at home
✨ Build confidence in the classroom and beyond

When you try these activities at home, snap a photo or video, and tag us for a chance to be featured!

To check out our September activities, visit us here: TheNestSchool.com/home-to-school-connection/

09/24/2025

We're so excited to be in Indiana! Thank you Wandering Westfield for visiting! 🪺

09/12/2025

Welcome to The Nest Schools family, Geist! Here’s to new adventures and lots of learning and FUN! 🪺💙

09/09/2025

We celebrated the love, wisdom, and cherished moments that our grandparents shared with our Nest families on Grandparents Day! 💕 From heartwarming hugs to treasured stories, your presence adds joy to our little ones' lives.

Here’s to the amazing grandparents who fill our days with warmth and love! 🥰

09/04/2025

Are you ready to expand your language skills? In this clip from our Global Gull program, we teach you how to say House in Spanish!❤️ Check back next week for more Spanish or American Sign Language lessons!

09/03/2025

From tiny tantrums to big milestones, our Nest Builders Episodes are full of real tips for real life because every parent deserves a little extra support!

Check out all of our Nest Builders Episodes on our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/

Do you have a favorite episode or a topic you’d like us to cover? Let us know below! 🪺

08/29/2025

What an amazing summer at The Nest Schools! ☀️💕 From playground fun to engaging learning experiences, our students created unforgettable memories full of laughter and new friendships. We're so excited for the new school year ahead and all the wonderful adventures waiting for us! 🌈📖

08/28/2025

🌟 We’re so grateful for the wonderful families we have at The Nest Schools! Here’s a heartfelt testimonial from one of our incredible families that truly warms our hearts. Thank you for being a part of our community! ❤️📚 Check out what they had to say!

08/28/2025

Are you ready to expand your language skills? In this clip from our Global Gull program, we teach you how to say School in ASL!❤️ Check back next week for more Spanish or American Sign Language lessons!

08/27/2025

Big news is taking flight! Our Simsbury school was featured on CT Live. Find out why!

Go to TheNestSchool.com for more information.