Congratulations to last week’s Star Award winner for giving some very thoughtful answers when we were talking about our feelings and how we express them. This can be a tricky thing to talk about when you’re three or four years old so well done. We can certainly tell from looking at his face how he feels about getting a certificate.
Come and Play
Thank you to those parents who have come in to join in a Nursery session this term. The Rainbow Room and the Sunshine Room have both had visits from several parents and the children just love it when you come and play. Why not put your name on the grid in the cloakroom to join in?
Finlay’s Daddy left a comment saying how much he enjoyed himself when he came to play: “Finlay really enjoyed his Daddy getting to watch him in Nursery today, Its great that parents get invited to do this, Finlay’s Dad said he had a really fun morning and what a brilliant nursery it is and the staff are so friendly.”
Finlay and his Mum had fun
Another lovely comment about Eileen’s Family Learning activity from Finlay’s Mum. It sounds like everyone’s had a good time.
“Finlay loved decorating his footprints for the Diwali activity, it was such a fun morning with Eileen and the other children and their Mummy and Daddy’s, I think I had just as much fun as Finlay with the glitter. Thank you Eileen.”
Family Fun
It was great to see lots of parents and children taking part in our recent Family Learning activity which linked to our learning about Diwali. As promised, here are some photos of you decorating your footprints and some lovely examples of your designs. Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves so we hope that you’re looking forward to Eileen’s next activity.
In the meantime, remember that you can collect an activity sack on a Thursday to take home for the week.
Ollie and His Mum Enjoy Family Learning
Thanks to everyone who came to the Family Learning activity today.
Ollie’s Mum left us a comment saying, “What a fun morning with Eileen , mrs carruthers and the other children and their mummy’s decorating our footprints for Diwali. It’s great to be involved. Thank you.”
I hope to put some photos on the blog in the next few days. It certainly looked like good fun so thanks go to Eileen for organising this activity for us.
Shay’s Rhymes
Shay’s obviously doing a super job with his rhyming activity.
His Dad says, “Shay is really enjoying finding lots of words that rhyme and thought up all the items that rhyme that he brought into nursery on his own. Well done Shay.”
Thanks for bringing in your rhymes, Shay and well done for thinking of them yourself.
Finlay Enjoys Family Learning
Sounds like Finlay’s having good fun with the Family Learning bags.
“I chose the numbers bag last week and got a game called snail trail, I am very good at it, I have been beating my Mummy,. Daddy and my Brother at it.I wonder what I will choose this week??? I am really enjoying the bags so far. Thanks.”
Remember everyone can get an activity sack on a Thursday from Eileen, our Family Learning Co-ordinator. If you’re not sure where to go, just ask a member of staff or another parent. Tomorrow is also the Diwali activity with Eileen so we hope you all have fun.
Ollie’s Comment
“Delighted with miss Kerr’s update on Ollie today. He loves attending hecklegirth nursery and he has made so many new friends. Well done to all the staff. Keep up the good work.”
Thank you for your kind comments. We hope that everyone’s finding the consultations useful.
Rhyme Time
Our recent focus on rhyme, as part of our literacy development, has encouraged the children to listen carefully for rhymes in words. To support their learning in Nursery, we suggested a home activity to bring in items that rhyme to show their group. This has been good fun as the children have begun to think about and hear rhyming sounds. Well done to those who brought in examples for our display. We hope you enjoyed this activity and that your ears are now becoming tuned to those special sounds.
Family Learning
Our learning this week is focussing on Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights. We would like to remind you that Eileen, our Family Learning Co-ordinator, is offering an activity linked to this on Thursday 15th and Friday 16th November. You can come along with your child to the learning room where the activity bags are given out and have fun together. Younger brothers and sisters are welcome too.
Eileen has put a notice up on the Family Learning board in the corridor beside the Rainbow Room’s cloakroom – simply add your name in the
time slot that suits you to take part. We hope that lots of families enjoy this activity. It’s a great way to have fun with your child and perhaps make some new friends.
