literacy and english – Page 22 – Hecklegirth Nursery

Happy Children

Several families have left comments about our visit to the library and dressing up on World Book Day. Olivia’s Mum liked the photo of Olivia and a friend looking at a super pop-up book brought in from home:

“This looks like a wonderful book! Both girls look very intrigued by it! We have heard lots of positive things about the visit to the library! 😍”

Tom’s family also liked the photos of the children in their different outfits:

“Tom loves coming to nursery to see his friends. He couldn’t wait to show them his Batman costume!”

Harvey M’s family is pleased that he enjoyed World Book Day:

“Nice to see Harvey enjoying one of his favourite books Spiderman! He loved being able to dress up in Nursery for World Book Day!”

Thank you all for taking the time to leave a comment. It’s good to hear that the children enjoyed taking part in our World Book Day activities.

World Book Day

World Book Day is always a lovely opportunity to celebrate our favourite books and to encourage the children to enjoy stories. This year, as part of a whole school celebration, the children were encouraged to dress as their favourite book character and to bring in their favourite books. It was great to see so many children participating and we have some lovely photos to reflect our day.
We hope that you enjoy these photos of some of the children’s super outfits – more will follow in the next few days of their visit to Annan library as part of our celebrations.
Click then click again on the photos for a clearer view.

Harvey Loves Stories

Harvey M’s family has been looking at the photos of the children visiting the Book Fair in the school library:

“Nice to see Harvey enjoying reading the books and visiting the library for world book day! He keeps us busy every night getting us to read 5 stories before bed!”

Wow Harvey! You are a very lucky boy getting five stories before bed. We will be posting photos of the children on World Book Day soon.

Book Fair Visit

We all had a visit to the Book Fair in the school library today to have a look at what was on offer and, as you can see, the children loved browsing all the different books. A few children bought books and some talked about visiting the Book Fair with their parents. The Book Fair runs for the rest of the week and parents are welcome to visit it between 3.00 and 3.30 in the school library.

Library Walk

Tomorrow, March 2nd, is World Book Day and all school and Nursery children are invited to dress as their favourite book character and to bring their favourite book to share with others. We would like to remind you that we will also be taking the children to Annan library so ask that whatever the children choose to wear is practical and warm enough for the walk. Thank you for your help.

What Type of Stories Do You Like?

With World Book Day in a couple of days time, we have been talking to the children about the type of books that they enjoy.

Chloe: I like Peppa. Mummy and Daddy read to me.
Leah P: my Nana reads to me. I like pirate books.
James: I like Peppa Pig.
George: I like dinosaur books.
Summer: my favourite books are princess ones. Daddy reads to me.
Tom: I like the Batman one.
Harris: I like books about water. My Mummy and Daddy buy me books.
Edward: I like Lightning McQueen books. He’s a racing car and he has eyes on. Mummy reads with me every day.
Danielle: I like Cinderella. Daddy reads to me.
Ava: I like unicorn books.
Alyssa: I like “Hungry Caterpillar”. Mummy reads to me.
Eli: Mummy and Daddy read to me. I like comic books like Batman.
Mason: I like Superman stories.
Sally: I like the caterpillar one.
Crue: I like monster books.

It sounds like those mummies and daddies are very busy telling stories and it’s great to hear about all the different types of books that the children like. I wonder what stories we will hear on our visit to the library on Thursday?

Well Done Quinn

Quinn’s family has been enjoying her recent mentions on the blog. They are understandably proud of her recent well deserved certificate for super problem solving:

“Quinn was so excited to get this. Almost as excited as her mam and dad. Well done Quinn keep up the excellent work. Xx”

They are right Quinn – it was excellent work. They are also pleased that Quinn is able to share her ideas when we have group discussions. This time is was about who we love and why.

“Nice to read that Quinn takes part in these conversations. X”

It’s lovely to see, as the year progresses, how much more confident the children are to share their thoughts and ideas with others.

Lots of Love

Like the morning children, those in the afternoon have been talking about who they love and how they can show their love.

Frankie N.: Daddy ’cause he bought me Fifi
Mason: Brogan because he plays with me.
Bethany: my Mummy – she plays with me.
Enid: Meris, I like playing with her.
Harvey M.: Mummy ’cause she gives me cuddles.
Brogan: Skye – I look after her.
Noah: Bethany ’cause I like playing with her.
Joshua M.: my Dad – he makes me good dinner.
Ethan: I love Amelia ’cause she plays with me.
Joshua H.: Vinnie ’cause he’s my big pal.
Charlie: Mum, Dad and Whiskers.

What can you do to show you love someone?
Peter: help your Mummy tidy up.
Joshua M.: be nice to them.
Mason: play with them.
Enid: give them hugs.
Ethan: let them have some of your toys.
Bethany: go to the park with them.
Vinnie: play toys together.

Who Do You Love?

The morning children have been talking about who they love and why which has produced some lovely thoughts.

Lily: Olivia always plays with me and tickles me.
Joshua M: I love Papa because he takes me to Greggs for lunch on Thursdays.
Chloe: I love Daddy ’cause he always tickles me.
Danielle: I love Summer because she plays with me.
Kobe: my Mummy ’cause she always takes me to bed.
Isaac: I love my big brother Dylan because he’s my best friend.
Harvey L.: my Mummy because she cuddles into me.
Olivia: I love Lily because she always plays with me.
Theo: George ’cause all the time he plays with me.
Reuben: Harper ’cause he always plays with me.
Crue: Mummy, Daddy, Cole and Conan because they’re my friends.
Francesca: I love my sister. She always plays with me.
Riley: I love Bailey, Mummy, Daddy, Granny, Papa, Minnie, Granny, Grandad, Connie and Braden.
Quinn: Mummy, Daddy and Isaac ’cause they’re nice.
Leah M.: Mum and Dad ’cause they love me.