Happy New Year everyone! We hope you all had an enjoyable festive break! This first week back we have been welcoming our new children and families, getting to know each other and supporting the children in building new friendships.
Expressive arts:
In the art area, we have been using hula-hoops with string attached as the inspiration for creative designs. The children were very interested in this and were keen to find ways to attach lots of different resources.
Outdoor Learning: (Please ensure your child has a warm coat with them at nursery, as they will have the opportunity to spend time outside each day.)
We have been trying our weaving on a hoop, outside as well, as the activities we offer inside are also available outdoors. The children have been learning the “up and down”, “over and under” sequence to create the weaving pattern.
We have also re-started out fire-pit snack for the new session, beginning with some cosy tomato soup and toast. Just what we need on a cold winter’s day outside.
We reminded everyone about the very important rules needed for the fire-pit.
- Only walk when near the fire-pit.
- Once you are in the area, sit down on the benches around the fire-pit.
- Don’t come onto the ‘fire square’ unless an adult invites you.
Family Learning:
Our family learning groups are continuing in the new year, with our first Rhyme-time session taking place this week. We welcome all new children and families to join us on:
Wednesdays at 11.30am
Thursdays at 10.45am
Fridays at 2.30pm
The current Play on Pedals sessions have only 2 weeks left, finishing on Friday 18 January, however we are planning to start more in the future. If you are interested, please let Carol, Wendy, Susan, Jenny or Vicky know.
Our new Play Along Maths group begins on Monday 21st January at 2.15pm (pm) and Friday 25 January at 10.30am (am) – this session is for Mrs Hunter’s group, who have had letters with further details.
Look our in your emails for a short PEEP group survey coming shortly. We really appreciate a high response.
As always, keep an eye out for our tweets on our Twitter page, @menzieshill_ns
