{"id":587,"date":"2026-03-26T15:46:50","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T15:46:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/er\/nurseryredgroup25\/?p=587"},"modified":"2026-05-29T08:56:34","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T07:56:34","slug":"amazing-april","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/er\/nurseryredgroup25\/2026\/03\/26\/amazing-april\/","title":{"rendered":"Amazing April and Marvellous May"},"content":{"rendered":"

Welcome An Amazing April and Marvellous May \u00a0with the red group.<\/p>\n

This month the children that braved the cold nursery garden have been learning about their body and how it works. The children were curious of how everyone were different sizes so we got to work on using chalk to draw around them. The children were talking about how we all had two arms, two legs , and one head. The skills of Mrs Ramsay’s drawing was to be questioned as one child said ” Look, I look like a gingerbread man” !!! Whoops Mrs Ramsay is no Bob Ross I\u2019m afraid \u2764\ufe0f\u2764\ufe0f\u2764\ufe0f\u2764\ufe0f\u2764\ufe0f<\/p>\n

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The children have been developing their cutting skills through a variety of creative activities. They used their hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills to carefully cut paper into small shapes and pieces using scissors safely and with increasing control. The children showed great concentration and perseverance as they practised opening and closing the scissors, following lines, and manipulating the paper with their hands. This activity helped to strengthen the muscles in their hands and fingers, supporting future writing and drawing skills.<\/p>\n

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During Big Walk and Wheel Fortnight, the children participated in a survey where they collected information from their peers and staff. They asked how everyone travelled to nursery and carefully recorded their findings using tally marks. The children showed great confidence when asking questions and enjoyed comparing the different ways people travelled, including walking, cycling, scootering, and travelling by car or bus.<\/p>\n

This experience supported the children\u2019s early numeracy and data handling skills as they counted totals, compared amounts, and discussed which methods of transport were the most and least popular. The children also developed their communication and social skills by interacting with others, taking turns, and listening carefully to responses. Through this activity, the children gained a better understanding of healthy lifestyles, sustainable travel, and how their choices can help care for the environment.<\/p>\n

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We had great fun creating Easter transient art. We used colourful buttons to decorate Easter eggs creating a variety of patterns and designs. We carefully selected and placed the buttons to make repeating patterns, exploring different colours, shapes, and sizes as they worked.<\/p>\n

This activity encouraged the children to use their creativity and imagination while developing important fine motor skills through picking up and positioning the small buttons.<\/p>\n

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In the outdoor area we have been observing the different kind of birds that visit our nursery garden now. \"\" \"\" \"\" \"\" \"\" \"\" \"\" \"\" \"\" \"\" \"\" \"\" \"\" \"\" \"\" \"\" \"\"<\/p>\n

The children took part in a fun science experiment using milk, pepper, and washing-up liquid. First, they poured food dye onto the milk and made predictions about what might happen when they added the washing-up liquid. The children were excited to observe the reaction as the colour quickly moved away across the surface of the milk. This experiment encouraged the children to explore early science concepts through hands on learning and investigation. They developed their curiosity and observation skills as they watched the changes happen and discussed what they could see.<\/p>\n

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