Welcome to our November blog,  it’s that time again to take a look at some of the exciting experiences that we have had in nursery recently.

During the month of November we dressed in our pyjamas and participated in some physical challenges in the gym hall all in the aid of a good cause.  We raised £537.28 for Children in Need. Well done everyone! 👍

We have been focusing on people who help us in the community and just had a visit from the local Fire Brigade. They told us all about how they keep us safe before letting the children take turns to use the hose and sit in the fire engine.

There has been lots of interest in cooking and baking, the children have made damper bread, noodle soup and shortbread. They have learned about food hygiene,  took turns,  explored numbers and measure.

Here are a few snaps of the children showing independence as they choose their book for travelling tales.  We hope you enjoy reading them with your child!

Our achievements this month go to…

 

Looking forward to sending our last post of the year, which will be filled with lots of festive fun.

Mrs McCluskey and Mrs McFarlane

We have welcomed a few more children into the Red Group over the last few weeks. It has been a treat to see them settle into our new routine at nursery with some help from their new friends!

During maths week we explored a variety of concepts such as length, weight and capacity. We were very impressed with how well the children listened and followed more complex instructions!

When investigating different emotions, some children were able to copy and create their own different faces, and predict how they may be feeling.

The children in the red group had the opportunity to help identify the sounds of the letters and then organise different items into the corresponding lettered tubs by identifying the initial sounds.

Many children in the red group have been naturally discussing Halloween and have been taking part in a variety of experiences as it approaches. 🎃 👻

 

Cant wait to see you in November!

Mrs McCluskey & Mrs McFarlane.

Welcome everyone! We are so pleased to share some of the wonderful learning  and experiences your children have undertaken this month. Hope you enjoy looking through this with your child.🔎

The red group have been chosen this year to represent the nursery in the pupil  council committee.  We were delighted to meet with members of the P7 pupil council who explained to the red group the new roles and responsibilities they will have.

The children were playing games and they were using their increasing observational skills to find the odd one out.

Here we are developing balance,  concentration, resilience and problem solving skills.

Learning to rhyme, problem-solving,  making ten and sharing with others.

This month the nursery had its first stay and play session, where our parents came to learn through play that was led by their child.  Your child would have been very excited to show you all their favourite areas that they enjoy learning in.

Finally, we would like to share with you all the children who have received awards this month. Well done everyone!

Looking forward to seeing who will gain awards next month.  Watch this space!

We hope you have a lovely September Weekend!

Love Mrs McCluskey, Mrs McFarlane and Mrs Love

    

Welcome back to all of our red group families!

It has been wonderful welcoming all of our returning children back to nursery this month. It has been thrilling to watch as they have adapted back into our routine and following our rules with ease. Many of our older children have also been an incredible support and role models to our new children who have been settling in.

Below are some photographs of what we have been getting up to as we explore and investigate all areas both indoors and outdoors.

A big welcome to all of our new children who have settled into their new routine at nursery and are learning the new rules within the different areas.

It has been a pleasure watching the older children pass on their knowledge to the younger ones.

We can’t wait to see you all continue to grow, learn and have fun at nursery.

Just a gentle reminder of some important nursery information –

• Can you please make sure your child has indoor shoes to change into when they arrive at nursery (preferably not crocs)
• A Monday is our main day for access to the gym hall, please ensure appropriate footwear is worn on this day and earrings are removed.
• The Red Groups Travelling Tales day is a Wednesday, please remember to bring your bag and book back each week and place it in the drop box in the foyer. Any children not in on a Wednesday will have an opportunity to pick a book another day.
• If children could please have spare clothes in bags in case of accidents and/or wet and muddy play.
• If possible please provide a pair of wellies for outdoor play.
• During the warm weather can we please ask that sun cream is applied prior to attending nursery and a labelled bottle of sun cream is provided for the staff to then top up in the afternoon.

Love Mrs McCluskey, Mrs McFarlane & Mrs Love

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