Tag: Scotland

Terrific Tartan

Over the past week the children have been learning a little about Scotland and Robert Burns. We have been looking at tartan in the art area where some super work has been created and a display is now up in Nursery. As well as sticking different coloured strips to design tartan, they have been creating patterns with paint and different sizes of rollers so we thought that we would share this little gallery with you. I wonder if anyone can spot their own tartan? Click then click again on photos to see the artist’s name.

Dancing To Bagpipes

Bethany’s Mum posted a comment to say that she liked the photo of her dancing to Scottish music:

“Bethany loves the bagpipes it’s great to see her dancing and enjoying.”

She certainly looks very happy in that photo and she did love dancing along to the music. Great dancing Bethany!

The Sound Of Scottish Music

As part of our learning about Scotland, we put on some Scottish music this week and the children have loved it. They had great fun enthusiastically dancing to the sound of the pipes and pretending to march to the music while playing the drums. I wonder if any of them will take up Highland dancing or be part of a pipe band in the future?

Scottish Fiddle Music

As part of our learning about Scotland, the morning children were very lucky this week to hear some genuine Scottish fiddle music when Edward’s Mum came in to play for us. They saw what music looks like and, as you can see, enjoyed clapping along to a great variety of Scottish tunes and nursery rhymes. We talked about how different pieces made us feel and Edward did a super job of holding the music while his Mum played.
We would like to thank Edward’s Mum very much for spending time with us and providing the children with a great experience.
Click then click again on photos to see all the children more clearly.

Great Photo

Callum’s Mum likes the photos from our Burns celebration:

“Aw he 3 amigos🤗. Aw great photo. Callum loved Burns day. He loved eating the shortbread and trying Iron Brew for the first time.”

It’s great to hear that Callum enjoyed the day. The children did all have a good time . Thank you for taking the time to leave us a comment.

More Burns Celebrations

As promised, we wanted to share some photos from our afternoon Burns celebration. As you can see, the children looked great wearing tartan and most were keen to sample the shortbread, oatcakes, cheese and Irn Bru. As in the morning, the children showed themselves to be confident performers and families and friends looked suitably proud of their performance. Well done boys and girls!

Burns Concert

Ava’s Mum left us a lovely post about our Burns celebration:

“The burns concert was really good all the kids done a great job. Ava loved singing and her drink of irn bru.”

We’re glad that you enjoyed the singing. The children did do well to have learned those songs in a short space of time and to perform them to an audience.

Burns Celebration

Yesterday we celebrated Burns Day with shortbread, oatcakes and cheese and, of course, Irn Bru. We appreciate everyone making a super effort to provide the children with ‘a touch o’ tartan’ – we thought that they looked wonderful. Thank you also to all the family and friends who came to hear the children sing their Scottish songs. It’s important for them to learn to perform to an audience and you certainly helped to make it a memorable occasion. Here you can see some of the morning children enjoying their celebration. Afternoon photos will follow soon.

Enjoying Our Learning

Lily’s family has posted a comment about our Burns activities:

“Lily has really enjoyed practising the dancing and learning the songs. And she especially liked the Iron Bru!!”

Lily has loved participating in our activities this week and has been particularly enjoying dancing with her friends. We’re glad you enjoyed the special snack yesterday too Lily.

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