Monday

Using the blocks a large group of children worked together whilst developing their communication skills by sharing and listening to different ideas. This creation became a large complex structure whilst focusing on detail to create different heights and displays. Other children then joined along the way which was then used for imaginative role play.

Tuesday

A couple of children created a stage which they then performed songs dramatically using their body movement and voice to perform taking turns.   A couple of children created snow balls with playdough developing their mathematical language to discuss sharing out the quantity. At beach kindergarten, children were able to identify the change in the tide and discuss the force of the waves as it crashed at the shore.

Wednesday

A group of children role played shops creating a ‘music shop’  were each selected their own musical instruments. As a group they created their own rhythmic sounds using drums and shakers . Some have been discussing the learning wall topic of ‘pets’ and sharing how they care for their pets. One child shared their understanding of a pets affection.

Thursday

We had visit from a child’s puppy which lead to more questions for our learning wall, discussing the health and wellbeing.  At gym we all participated in a yoga session using our listening skills and gross motor skills to stretch  and move our bodies to warm up before using the apparatus.

Friday

We had a visit from a child’s pet chicken which sparked questions that the children had as well as gaining new information on chickens. Everyone had the opportunity to stroke the pet if they chose to . This helped to develop confidence as well as using descriptive language to describe a new experience for everyone as they got to stroke a chicken.  A few of the children created a castle using the building blocks which then developed into creative play to use their structure.  Some children and their parents joined our Bookbug session this morning listening to a new story Hen in the Bed.

Monday

Today the computers and I-pads were very popular with several children exploring different apps/games on different devices. Developing their knowledge of technology, sharing/taking turns and supporting one another when needed.  A variety of media was being explored at the drawing/writing table and used to mark make, writing shopping lists, writing stories about, and drawing pictures, of their pets 🐕🐇🐈, some of which they requested to be added to our learning wall about pets.

Tuesday

Today there was lots of creativity at the art/craft table with binoculars, bridges, hovercrafts, tracks amongst other things being created using a variety of junk modelling materials. We used our designing, problem solving skills whilst sharing ideas. Some of our children noticed and commented on the bulbs, flowers, shoots appearing our nursery garden creating discussions about the different flowers, their names, how they grow, what colour they’re going to be and what they need to grow 🌞💦. It was birthday time at the dough table today with birthday cakes being made and decorated. Lots of mathematical discussion re size of the cakes, how many candles they were going to put on the cakes and how many people were coming to the birthday party🎂

Wednesday

Lots of designing, problem solving and sharing of ideas with the Lego today with a variety of houses and cars being created🚗🏠. The story corner was popular with several children choosing, and asking for stories to be read developing our awareness of books📚 and expressing our likes and dislikes re our favourite stories etc. We enjoyed a bracing visit o the beach today with some children exploring the rock pools, some exploring the landscape discussing different objects, places they can see🏰🏗️. A few children searched the beach for shells🐚 and interesting stones creating lots of discussion using a wide range of vocabulary and mathematical language.

Thursday

We had our weekly visit to the primary school for our gym session today. Following our interest in pets we talked about our different pets and how they move. We then explored different ways of moving our bodies in ways to replicate the way our  pets move e.g. slithering, wriggling, jumping, walking, running🐕🐇🐈🐛🪱🐍🐓 etc. We explored some gym apparatus learning how to use it safely and developing our turn taking skills. Some of the children shared/ represented their ideas by using the bricks to build a house🏠, planning where the bedrooms were and using the shop as their kitchen area. Lots of discussion and listening to each others ideas. One of the keyboards on our ‘tinker’ table was being used as a radio with one of our children pretending they were on the radio creating their own music🎶

Friday

Continuing with our interest in pets some of our children researched answers to questions they had regarding their pets by using Google on the computer. With some adult support they copied and pasted the information they were looking for then printed it using the photocopier- developing our knowledge and use of technology.🧑‍💻🖱️. They then added their information to our learning wall. Today we also visited the Community Gardens where we listened to some interesting information about mini beasts🐛🐞🕷️🐌🪱🐝 and listened to a variety of mini beats related stories before helping collect wood, cones etc to create a woodpile next to the pond for the mini beasts in the garden. We also had to opportunity to plant beans some of which we brought back to nursery so we can watch them grow🌱🪴.

Monday 10th

It has been a busy start to the week with some of the children heading straight to the art area to start creating. There has been some beautiful models and paintings. They experimented using the powder paints mixing different colours, the easel was used to discover the consistency “too runny”. In the garden some children used blocks & sticks to create models/building’s, using positional language and problem solving. As it is internet safety week we finished our day with a story about internet safety. We chatted about how we keep ourselves safe online.

Tuesday 11th

Some of the children have been exploring forces in the garden using guttering & a selection of materials. They used team work & co-operation as they discussed how best to make their chosen items flow down to the end.  The children have really been enjoying experimenting with powder paints again creating exciting colours. Some children took part in What’s in the bag, developing language & social skills as well as many other benefits whilst having lots of fun.

Wednesday 12th

In service day.

Thursday 13th

The children are still interested in our learning wall  ‘pets’ learning lots of different & fun facts. We had a special visit from  a grandparents puppy- Buddy, some children asked questions about what Buddy likes and dislikes as well as being able to give cuddles. All of the children visited the library which we took part in book bug, we listened to two stories and all got to choose their own book to take back to nursery. Back in nursery there has been lots of fantastic models created using junk modelling,

Friday 14th

Following on from the interest of pets a couple of children asked for a ‘paper’ dog/cat using different technologies to discover the functions using a scanner, internet. Showcasing their creative skills to cut/create puppets and  decorate with their print outs. In the garden some children have been creating different structures and testing how stable they are.

Monday
Following on from the child’s interest discussing pets- a display has been made which has sparked more conversations sharing  details of their pets and their names.

Outdoors some of the children were role playing families. Carry out role of daily life , through communication skills homelife was shared and were able to negotiate to  delegate tasks such as washing up and setting the table.

A couple of children were role playing being in space which then lead to a discussion on gravity.

Tuesday

Some children have been mark making at the writing table. Selecting different materials to “send a letter”. This lead to a discussion of why there is writing on the front on envelope and what writing there should be.

Some children have been sharing photos of their pets which they then created into a photo album  to share with their peers.  Developing mark making skills as they share their pets names.

Wednesday

In the art area some children have been creative exploring materials to create masks and car. Using cello tape.

At gym we have been all been developing our confidence whilst using large apparatus to challenge ourselves.

Thursday

One child has shown an interest in the alphabet sounding out the letters and listening to the alphabet song. Exploring the letters written whilst recognising some letters and sounding them.

A chart has been created to allow children to collect data and discuss what would be their ideal pet.

Friday

Some of us have been creating talking devices in the art area which was then used to role play with each other developing our creative skills as well as fine motor to thread, cellotape and cut. Some have been  using data handling by discovering on the graph discussing more or less points than the previous game.

Ferryport Nursery applications 2025/2026 –

Applications are now closed however you can still apply but will be treated as a late application.  https://www.fife.gov.uk/services/form-pages/apply-for-a-fife-council-nursery-place 

As well as the current 49 week model of 4 hr 40 mins AM or PM sessions. From August 2025 Ferryport will also be offering the 39 week 9.00am – 3.00pm term time model. 

Primary 1 applications for August 2025 –

Safer Internet Week –

Week Beginning 10th February 2025. We will be exploring a variety of activities relating to staying safe whilst using the internet. 

Inservice Day Wednesday 12th February 2025-

Nursery will be closed to all children to allow staff to engage in training. Nursery will be open as usual on Thursday 13th and Friday 14th February 2025. 

Library Visit –

We will be visiting the local library on Thursday 13th February. We would welcome parent help to walk the children to and from the library. We will be aiming to leave the nursery at 10.00am and will return to nursery at approximately 11.00am.  

Parent Council-

The next Parent Council meeting will be held in Tayport Primary School on     *Date TBC *        at 6pm.  We would like to invite all nursery parents to attend. These meetings provide the opportunity for parents to be involved in the life of nursery and school.  

Peep & Book Bug Sessions-

We are in the process of finalising dates for upcoming blocks of PEEP and Book Bug. More information will be sent home very soon! 

World Book Day 6th March 2025 –

More details/information to follow nearer the time. 

Sickness/Illness –

A gentle reminder that if your child is unwell (e.g. Vomiting & Diarrhoea) the guidelines are 48 hours exclusion from nursery from the last bout of sickness/diarrhoea.  

Lending Library & Activities –

These continue to be housed in our front hall. These are changed regularly providing new activities for you to explore. Please remember to sign books/activities in and out. Thank you! 

Winter Weather –

Could all parents please ensure their child is appropriately dressed for the weather and that all clothing is clearly named. Thank you! 

Borrowed Clothes –

Can parents please remember to return any clothes borrowed from nursery. Thank you.