Mearns Nursery (2019-2020)

Recently, in the nursery we have been exploring floating and sinking, so today why not fill a bowl or basin up with water and find out which objects in your home float or sink.

Go on a scavenger hunt around your home to find small waterproof items that you can test, check with your family before putting any item in water!

Once you have placed them in the water watch carefully to see what happens.

Place the items into two piles, one for items that float and one for items that sink. What similarities and differences do you notice in each pile?

Here are some science questions to think about and to explore:

What material is each object made from?

Does the object’s size make a difference?

Does weight affect if something floats or sinks?

Maybe you could use scales to check the weight of each item.

Why do you think there were bubble around some of the sinking objects?

A Challenge!

Using the the knowledge you have gained build a small boat out of suitable items and see how many small figures it can carry before it sinks!

Hello Everyone,

I am missing all of your smiles but noticed a wee boy who lives beside me had put a drawing of a rainbow in his window and it made me smile! Since I can’t see your smiles could you please draw some rainbows and put them in your windows, or share on the blog, to make your neighbours and all of us at a Mearns Nursery smile!

❤️ Mrs Murray 😁

Hickory, Dickory, Dock

Hickory, Dickory, Dock,

The mouse ran up the clock.

The clock struck one,

The mouse ran down,

Hickory, Dickory, Dock.

Let’s Explore Time!

How many clocks can you find in your home?

Does anyone wear a watch in your family?

Can you read the numbers on the clock?

Marvellous Mice!

What do you know about mice already?

Maybe you could find out three facts about them.

Draw a picture of the mouse running up the clock.

Although we are not able to be all together at this time we still want to work with children and families to plan activities and learning experiences that meet the children’s needs and interests.

The comments section allows  you to let us know of any areas of interest that your child has at the moment. We can then plan as we would in nursery to develop ideas and activities that will allow them to explore those interests further.

We look forward to hearing about the things your children would like to explore!

During the nursery day, the children have free access to water or milk and the healthy snack that has been provided by their family. To encourage their ongoing independence, setting up a snack station may help.

Each morning and afternoon the children could choose one or two items to set out in their Snack Station as well as selecting a drink. This gives the opportunity to talk about healthy food and drink choices. They can then choose when they want to enjoy them.

The children are all very good at washing their hands before they sit at the table to eat and tidying away their dishes afterwards.

If your child is also showing an interest in number and money then you could create a menu together of available snacks and prices and give them a small daily snack budget.

We hope the sunshine over the weekend has brightened what continues to be a difficult period for us all.

With such an abrupt end to the session (although we remain optimistic), it is important that our wee ones have the ability to deal with so much uncertainty in the best way they know how – through play and laughter. And to be honest, as adults, we are sure we will learn one or two lessons from them ourselves at this challenging time.

Remember, the priority is to stay safe and well. Enjoy each other’s company and look after one another until we meet up again.

Rest assured that our children remain at the centre of all that we do and that we are here to support you all in any way we can.

Much love to our Mearns Nursery family and community. Our thoughts are with you, always. 🌈