Hello Everyone!

Hopefully the sun shines today, as it is Outdoor Classroom day.

Here is a couple of activities you can do while enjoying the nice weather:

Make your own nature paint brushes from twigs, leaves, petals, flowers or anything that inspires you. Attach your materials using string or elastic bands (Loom bands would be great for this). If you do not have paint, why not mix a little water with some mud and you now have natural paint too.

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Or why not try some nature weaving, all you need is a piece of cardboard, some elastic bands or string and some natural resources which you can collect from your garden or on a walk.

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The story today, is called Bugs Galore, I hope you enjoy!

Stay Safe!

The purpose of World Bee Day is to raise awareness of the importance of Bees.

I do not know about you, but I have seen lots of Bees in my garden, buzzing around the flowers and also bumping into my living window. Have you seen Bees near your house?

Here is a little video about what the Bees do:

Here is why they are important:

Can you create your own picture of a bee? It could be drawn, collage or even made of junk? Or you could make a flower out of paper? Anything you create, we would love to see, either post this on ILD or email us.

Here is a lovely story about The Very Greedy Bee:

I hope you enjoy.

Stay Safe

Hello Everyone,

A huge thank you again to all the families that have uploaded photos of the children doing the activities from their friends.

Here is another activity that has been created by one of our friends.

Transient Art:

What you will need:

• A piece of paper, card or flat surface
•  Items to create your letter or picture- This could be natural items from the garden or from a walk, or items from your own home.

Instructions:

•  Pick a letter as a stencil for your transient art picture, or use your items to create an amazing picture. No glue necessary.
•  Ask a parent to take a picture.
•  The items can be tidied up and re-made into a new picture.

Above is our friends finished picture, dandelions in the shape of an “A”.

We would love to see your creations.

Here is a song about five little flowers:

Stay safe.

Good Morning,

Mrs Tysom has set a Gratitude Scavenger Hunt Challenge in all the classrooms. I have posted a copy of it for any of the nursery children who want to join in. The children have until the end of May to find any of the things on the list. It can be just one thing or as many as they like. All we ask is that you send us a photo of the things you find. Happy Hunting!

We have received an update on the  applications for ELC Placements for 2020-21

Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) Applications

We are aware that Aberdeenshire Council ELC offers are being issued.  Aberdeen City Council Early Years Team are still reviewing all applications for ELC places in order to identify the best way forward at this time.  Please be assured that we will advise of placements for 2020-21 as soon as we can.  Thank you for your patience

Happy Birthday Olek! Hope you have a day filled with fun!

Happy Birthday Raab! Hope your day is filled with fun!

In times like this, we have to remember our neighbours. It is wonderful to see such a brilliant community pull together and keep each other safe at this time.

Some of us have lost our jobs, lost part or all of our income, and some of us may have lost a loved one.

The whole country is currently the same, Aberdeen Community are however here for everyone. With so many resources open to helping families around the area.

Do not suffer alone.

Aberdeen City Council Emergency Helpline

                                      0800 0304 713

Aberdeen City Council has launched a free emergency telephone helpline to prioritise support to the most vulnerable and at-risk individuals and families during the coronavirus outbreak. This free helpline will be staffed from 8am-6pm Monday to Friday from Tuesday, 24 March until further notice. The emergency number is for those hit hardest by the coronavirus outbreak and unable to obtain help from their existing support network in these unprecedented times. Members of the helpline team are ready to provide welfare and financial advice and support, including what to do if you are struggling to get food or pay bills.

Similar advice and information is also available on issues such as housing, health, food, heating, finance and schools on the Aberdeen City Council’s website which is regularly updated. To find this information please click this link –  Coronavirus COVID-19

Inchgarth Community Centre

The local community centre in Garthdee has offered to help not only its local residents but also those in the whole of South Aberdeen. They are offering clothes, toiletries, pet food as well as help with electric cards if required.  Here is a full list of what support they offer.

Garthdee 8 page covid 19 support booklet May 2020

Please email them or call if you need their support.

inchgarthcc1@btinternet.com or by calling them on 07546 3369 95.

SAFE Team Support Service

The SAFE Team will continue to provide support and advice for those who face financial difficulty or need help navigating the welfare system. The health and safety of our beneficiaries, volunteers and staff are paramount, therefore, the SAFE Team Support services will be accessible exclusively via phone or email until further notice. The SAFE Team telephone number 01224 531386 and the free telephone number 0800 953 4330 will be staffed 9am-4pm Monday to Friday. Enquiries can also be made through the website https://www.cfine.org/safe or at safe@cfine.org.

If you feel you can not reach out and ask for some assistance from one of these groups, we will happily do so on your behalf. Perhaps you just need a friend. Do not worry, you are not alone. Feel free to email us for a chat, check-in and keep in touch.

Stay Safe and Stay Home.

Hello everyone,

Today’s story is about a little turtle.

And here is a little song about a tiny turtle called Tim!

Bye for now, Stay safe everyone!

It’s Friday Fun Day!

Here are some more of the videos we like to move to at nursery.

Have a good weekend and stay safe.