This term our topic in Nursery is ‘Birds in Winter’. We have enjoyed taking part in a wide range of activities and have learned lots of new things.

 

We have been learning about ways of caring for birds in the winter.

Making bird cake

1. Melt some lard in the microwave.
2. Mix in some bird seed.
3. Use a spoon to put some of the mixture into a plastic cups.
4. Put the cups in the fridge to allow the cake to set.
5. Put a piece of string down the middle of the bird cake and tie in a knot.
6. Hang the bird feeders in your garden and watch out for the birds.

Instead of using plastic cups, you can also roll out the mixture and use cutters to make different shaped feeders.

 

 

Making fruit bird feeders

1. Core an apple or a pear.
2. Push a stick horizontally through the bottom of the apple/pear (for the bird to balance on).
3. Push some large seeds into the skin of the fruit.
4. Put a piece of string down the middle of the apple/pear and tie.
5. Hang the feeder in your garden.

 

 

Making cereal bird feeders.

1. Tie a stick (or lolly stick) onto the bottom of a long piece of string (for the bird to balance on).
2. Thread Cheerios on the piece of string.
3. Tie the string in your garden and watch for birds!

We have been learning about different shapes, sizes and textures and have developing our own ideas.

Making Nests and Bird Houses

In the art and craft area, the children have been discussing which materials would be suitable to make a bird nest. We explored the textures and created our own mini nests.

We have also been using recycled items to create our own bird houses.

 

 

We have been learning about different types of birds and will make comparisons.

We used posters and booklets to find out about different types of birds. Then we drew our favourite ones.

 

   

 

‘Birds in Winter’ Walk

Today we went for a walk in the local area to see if we could spot any birds or nests. We saw some seagulls, blackbirds and we also saw some nests really high up in the trees! As we were walking along the back road in Menstrie, we had lots of fun practising climbing and balancing. On the way back to Nursery, we collected some sticks.

Thank you to all the Mums, Dads, Grans and Grandads who came along to support us.

 

 

We have been learning about the importance of good hygiene.

Toothbrushing

As well as our Birds in Winter topic, we are also focusing on toothbrushing this term. We have been discussing good hygiene and the importance of looking after our teeth. We aim to brush out teeth once a day at Nursery.

 

We have been learning about Scottish traditions.

Scottish week

This week (23^rd January), as a school, we are celebrating Scottish week.

In Nursery we will be tasting some traditional Scottish foods, designing our own tartan, learning Scottish songs and poems and taking part in some Scottish dancing.

We are also looking forward to a visit from Mr Scotland who is coming to play the bagpipes for us.

On Friday, children should wear something tartan to Nursery if possible.

 

More pictures to follow!