The COVID-19 pandemic brought about unprecedented challenges and disruptions to societies worldwide. As governments implemented strict measures to contain the virus, one significant consequence was the imposition of lockdowns, confining individuals to their homes. While these measures were crucial for public health, the prolonged periods of isolation and restricted social interactions have had a profound…
We know how important it is for toddlers to get a good night’s sleep. A well-established sleep routine not only helps your little ones fall asleep faster but also ensures they wake up feeling refreshed and ready to take on the day at nursery or at home. In this post, we’ll explore some effective strategies…
At Keren’s, we know you want the best for your children, so ensuring their healthy development should be a top priority for you. In the age of digital distractions, it’s easy for kids to spend most of their time indoors. However, encouraging outdoor play can have profound benefits for their physical, cognitive, and emotional well-being.…
Acroyoga is a physical exercise that combines yoga and acrobatics, and we’re one of the only nurseries to offer this. Founder of Keren’s Nursery, Keren Ben Ezra say she was lucky to see some of our acroyoga sessions, “It was incredible to see children taking part and overcoming their fears. They’re building strength and…
Everyone has heard of the terrible twos; they’re mentioned with dread by parents with young children. But what are the terrible twos and what makes them so potentially ‘terrible?’ When Can the Terrible Twos Hit? This question is not as silly as you think. Parents often observe a noticeable change in their child’s behaviour when…
Temper tantrums are enough to cause a great deal of stress to even the calmest and collected parents and carers. Temper tantrums can be anything from screaming and crying because it’s bedtime, to the classic and oh so public super-market meltdown. Toddler tantrums are completely normal and nothing to be ashamed of. Importantly, by being…
Whether they’re playing or listening to it, music is a great source of entertainment for children, but it isn’t just a nice hobby to have and can also provide a whole host of benefits during a young child’s earliest years, which are also their most formative. Exposing your young child to music early on can…
Keren’s Nursery “Busy Jar” Filled to the brim with ideas for different activities designed to support parents and children. The aim is to encourage children to work independently, or as a family unit, using age-appropriate tasks. These activities encourage a range of independent and family play. Some are pure fun designed to spark creativity. Others…
There’s a new style of teaching in town Newsweek has reported that Reggio Emilia schools are among the best in the world and the method is gradually being adopted by some of the most innovative pre-school and primary schools around the world. Keren explains why her award-winning nursery chain Keren’s Nursery, has firmly embedded the innovative…
Many parents choose our nurseries because of our exceptional commitment to languages For Ivrit speakers, each of our branches has at least one full-time Ivrit-speaking member of staff. For all children with English as a second language, (ESOL) we regularly teach in special “small circles”, our very own way of enhancing language skills. We integrate…
