This term at nursery we are going to be introducing new technology devices. Today we looked at the “Code-a-pillar”. this is a device that looks like a caterpillar which has separate “add-ons” to connect. Each add on has it own instruction for the code-a-pillar to follow usually a direction, “forward” “right” “left” and “stop”. Using this will hopefully extend children’s awareness of direction and their problem solving skills.

In the run up to the end of term we were very busy in the two’s. Our book of the term had been The Gruffalo and as a special treat we went on a Gruffalo hunt. The children had to find all the animals from the story who were hiding in our own “deep dark wood”. There was much excitement when we found the Gruffalo as he had brought us lots of tasty treats, everything from “Gruffalo claws” (monster munch) to slippery snakes (gummy sweeties). We had lots of fun.

We have been growing pumpkins in the community garden. After picking them we decided that we would turn them into something yummy. On the last day of term we turned our pumpkins into muffins. The children enjoyed measuring, mixing, pouring, whisking and of course eating!!!! I hope you all enjoyed them at home. We will have the recipe available in nursery if you would like to try at home.

We plan to continue with more autumn related activities this term before the onset of winter!!!