Bright Little Stars nurseries embraced Quarter 1’s Big Energy Saving Week with incredible enthusiasm, turning each setting into a hive of eco-friendly activity and environmental learning. Across the group, children, staff, and parents united to raise awareness about energy saving, recycling, and sustainability in fun, engaging, and age-appropriate ways.
Mill Hill: Eco Explorers on the Move
At Mill Hill, Supernova children took on the important job of creating signs for light switches and sockets around the nursery. They explored each room, identifying the best places to remind everyone to save energy. Parent engagement was strong, with families bringing in recycling materials that the children used for sorting activities and 3D modelling. Creative projects included making bird feeders – encouraging children to think about how they can help the environment beyond the nursery walls.
Watford: Curious Minds at Work
Watford’s week was packed with activities focused on recycling and sustainability. Children took part in recycling games, sorting and matching items into correct categories. They enjoyed nursery walks, discussing energy use and waste. A special curiosity box filled with light switches and question cards sparked conversation and reflection, encouraging children to describe what they saw and think critically about saving energy. Children also brought in items from home for a show-and-tell session related to energy saving and recycling. A visit to the allotment allowed them to see how growing their own food – like bell peppers – can contribute to a sustainable lifestyle.
Harrow: Energy Saving Heroes in Action
Harrow turned Big Energy Saving Week into a week-long celebration. Parents were invited to walk to nursery as part of a sustainability challenge – earning the title of “Energy Saving Heroes” and capturing the moment in a selfie frame at the entrance display. Children proudly wore Energy Saving Hero stickers for their recycling efforts and environmentally friendly choices.
Tina, the nursery’s Energy Saving Coordinator, deliver an exciting presentation for Orion and Supernova, complete with songs, games, and a reading of our quarter one book: 10 Things I Can Do to Help My World. Across the nursery, recycled artwork was created and proudly displayed in reception. One parent even brought her allotment expertise into the nursery, helping children plant seeds they continue to care for today.
Stanmore: Powering Down to Power Up Awareness
At Stanmore, the children turned off the lights and partied in a glow-in-the-dark disco using torches – showing that fun doesn’t always need electricity! They created collages from recycled materials, and parents contributed by crafting items like cars and robots at home with their children. Nursery walks became opportunities to spot energy-saving practices—like finding a heater on in the Manager’s office! Exploring the local area, children also learned about packaging and eco-friendly logos.
Barnet: Building Habits and Bird Feeders
Barnet’s nursery-wide activities included planting seeds, supported by signing up for regular seed deliveries to continue the growing journey. The Milky Way babies made bird feeders and observed a now-regular visitor: a friendly robin. Older children also created feeders to take home, helping to extend their learning into their own back gardens. Parents supported the week by bringing in recyclable materials for creative activities and crafts.
Stratford: Reuse, Recycle, Reimagine
Stratford’s children enthusiastically sorted materials into plastic, paper, and metal, learning about recycling categories through hands-on play. A robot built in the garden using recycled materials captured the imagination of all. Children also planted seeds and made bird feeders, linking nature with sustainability. Discussions around what families do at home—like switching off lights—helped reinforce the importance of energy-saving both in and out of the nursery.
