Monday

There has been lots of creative designs made today at the junk modelling, some of the children explored mixing different paints to create new colours. There was good teamwork whilst discussing what colours to add to make the colours they wanted. In the garden most of the children played with the bubbles exploring different ways to make them, they chased & popped them round the garden.

Tuesday

The Dolphin group went to the beach today which was very exciting as this was the first time this group had went in a smaller group. We had our snack on the grass before we started exploring. Some children made up a game of throwing stones into a tyre that was in the water as well as lots of exploring in rock-pools. Back in nursery water play was popular using pipes & different loose parts.

Wednesday

We have had a new den built in the garden with the children using it in a variety of different ways. The blocks  were popular in the garden to create castles as well as other structures. The children used their imagination to create different characters in the play.  Some of the children visited the school for their transition visit spending time exploring  the Primary 1 class.

 

 

Thursday

Today’s the day the teddy bears have their picnic.

We have been very busy today, all of the children had a picnic with their teddies listening to music & chatting.  We then went on a teddy hunt round the nursery & garden,  enjoying strawberries at the end of the hunt.  We spent the rest of our morning dancing & exploring in the garden.  The parents were invited to join us for a cup of tea/coffee. The teddies had a fantastic day in nursery but all the excitement was a bit too much for them, so they decided to have a big cuddle & a wee rest.

Friday

Some of the children went  to book bug with their adult where they enjoyed lots of singing & stories. In the nursery some of the children spent time recreating the teddy bears  picnic we had yesterday. They set up a tea party for the bears where they spent time making them tea  &  feeding them. At the block area a a vets surgery was built, they took turns of checking the animals over.  There was lots of discussion about how to care for the animals, great team work & negotiating skills.

 

Sponsored Nursery Rhyme Time 🎶🎉

Thank you again to all our parents / carers who have handed in sponsor money for our recent sponsored nursery rhyme time.
We have added up all your sponsor money and can now reveal you have raised an absolutely amazing amount of £538 🎉👏

This money will be used in a variety of ways to enhance your child’s nursery experience .

Thank you again from all at Ferryport Nursery.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monday

A couple of children have been creating  necklaces developing their fine motor skills to thread, discussing size, colour and shapes.

Today some of the children used coloured cellophane to make glasses/masks. Discovering that everything looks different when looking through the cellophane. They then used them to investigate and explore the garden.

Tuesday

Some of the children have been continuing their interest in jewellery   making. A few have been playing basket ball developing their confidence and resilience skills. There has been an interest in mark making and developing awareness of the alphabet.

Today at beach a new rule had been created to care for the wild life as there were ducks near by. The children were intrigued and asked lots of questions of the function of the water sport they seen.

Wednesday

Transition visit to Tayport primary for nursery leavers sparked an exciting conversation on their return discussing their tour around the school.

 

Using magnetic letters to explore and discovering signalong for letters. ‘What’s in the bag’ created discussions of favourite songs developing confidence and adapting names to personalise the songs.

Thursday

A very busy Thursday, first we had the P6 junior support leaders join us to supported the children during their last practice for sports day. After gym we had a visit from Pauline (previous local librarian) who visited with Bookbug.

Outside a group have been busy looking after the garden, weeding and watering the plants. Lots of discussions about what plants need to grow and noticing that the herbs all smell different.  A child shared it had been National Bumble bee Day this week🐝🐝 they then helped to create a water station for the bees in the nursery garden. We’re excited to see what wildlife will use it.

Friday

This morning we had a farewell snack for our catering member of staff Lynsey which helped the children to understand the transition by asking questions. A child created a “castle” with adult support to introduce new mathematical language ‘symmetrical’. with the blocks who then shared with peers for dramatic role play “I’m the queen.”

We had a very successful sponsored nursery rhyme time which the children were able to recite 13 songs/rhymes within 3 minutes! Some children have been adding materials to clothing to create rockets. Whilst a group of children were working together to fill turf tray with water using different objects….. and off course splash in!

Monday 12th

This morning there has been lots of outdoor water play. “ Making a bath and drinking water for insects and small animals in our garden to drink and play in.” There has been a lot of discussion using mathematical language “we don’t want it too deep because the animals will drown,” Looking after the insects/small animals that live in our garden.

There was a cafe role play game at the mud kitchen. Using Recipe books to select what to make for the cafe. Lots of co operative play, listening to others and learning from books, helping to develop communication skills.

 

Tuesday

This morning our first group of children visited the shore. They had a picnic snack with sandwiches, fruit and a milk shake. A group of children role played a game on the rocks  developing their gross motor skills, and another group role played tigers negotiating their different roles.

At nursery lots of children used buckets of water and paintbrushes to paint the fence and the wall at the side of the garden. Using different vessels to explore volume and develop the use of mathematical language.

Wednesday

The pre school children had a Bookbug session at school as part of our transition visit. We then went to the classroom to explore and to meet new friends and some of the school teachers.

At nursery a small group of children explored the globe with a little adult support as part of our destinations learning wall. We looked at where countries are on the globe and what the flags are for these countries. Developing our understanding of the world around us and developing our technology skills.

We gathered together to practice our nursery rhymes for our sponsored nursery rhymes day, which we all done really well and learned some new rhymes.

Thursday

This morning we all practiced our races and potted sports in the gym hall at school. Everyone tried hard, there was lots of  encouragement  by cheering each other on from the side lines when it was not their race.

We had lots of stories in the garden, a favourite was Balancing Bertie. Children were predicting what would happen next, giving their ideas and talk about what they liked about the story.

A small group of children gathered items from around the nursery to use as props in their role play game. Using money, car keys and a basket to extend their play/learning.

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Friday

This morning we had our family  Bookbug session. We had a story about a crocodile and played lots of games with the sparkly blanket. Thank you to everyone who joined in.

The art area has been very busy. A group of children have been “costume making “ to create  characters which they then role played in a game together.

Monday: Public Holiday

Tuesday: A group of  us went to the beach this morning. We enjoyed mark making with different stones and searching for treasure  on the beach. At nursery there was lots of water play in the garden and construction work using pipes from loose parts creating different levels for the water to travel on.

Wednesday:  Today the children who will be going into p1 had their first transition visit at school taking part in a Bookbug session followed by a visit to the school. Back at nursery we enjoyed the garden with some water play and  role play at the mud kitchen. Inside we have been exploring destinations and discovering flags.

Thursday: At gym today we practiced our races for sports day showing fantastic hand/eye co-ordination and balance skills. Back at nursery  we have had fun in the garden roleplaying and exploring with water pouring and filling.

Friday: A few of us attended a new Bookbug session this morning based on our new learning wall – destinations and transport. The outdoor story area has been getting a revamp with the majority of children helping to make it extra special.

 

Noticeboard – In front hall – Please ensure that you keep up to date with this – This is updated regularly.

Tempest – Tempest Photography will be attending the nursery on Tuesday 27th May to take the children’s group photo.

Teddy Bear Picnic – Thursday 29th May, parents can attend from 11.30am – More Information to Follow

Sponsored Nursery Rhyme Time –  Help to raise funds for resources and equipment – More Information to Follow

ELC Consultation –  Every few years Fife Council wish to find out about the availability of Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) for families in our area.  Please share your views.  The ELC consultation is available online until Friday 6th June 2025.  Click here to participate in ELC Consultation

Parent Council- The next Parent Council meeting will be held in Tayport Primary School on Monday 19th May  at 6.30pm.  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.  

Learning Wall- Our current learning wall is all about ‘Destinations’ i.e Where you live, languages, holidays, transport, The World.  Please feel free to share any photos, experiences with your family etc so we can  add them to our learning wall. This allows your child to share their home experiences and opens up more questions for children to explore.  

Junk Modelling- The junk modelling is very popular and in high demand of recyclable materials. If you could help by bringing in items such as cardboard boxes, egg boxes, ribbon, wool etc. these would be greatly received… and who knows what creation these will turn into! 

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! 

Weather – Could all parents please ensure their child is appropriately dressed for the weather, especially on Beach Days, and that all clothing is clearly named.  We ask all children have a sun hat with them as we are getting nicer weather. Thank you! 

Sunscreen –  As the weather is getting nicer can you please ensure sunscreen has been applied to your child before coming to Nursery. We have a sun station set up where you can apply your child’s sunscreen if required.

Borrowed Clothes – Can parents please remember to return any clothes borrowed from nursery. We are running very low on boys trousers. Thank you. 

Monday

It’s been a busy start to the week with the garden being a popular choice as the sun is shining.  In the mud kitchen there were some masterpieces being created by our busy chefs, they discussed the different ingredients to be added into their food. Lots of sharing of resources and fantastic teamwork. In the nursery ‘what’s in the bag’ progressed on to musical statues providing opportunities to dance, whilst listening to different styles of music.

 

Tuesday

We visited the beach today,  some of the children collected sea glass and stones. Some chose to bring back the stones to paint at nursery. The rock pools were full of shells and stones covered in barnacles which prompted conservations about why some stones have and some don’t. They’re was good use of imagination as some children role played on the grass area.

Wednesday

We have changed some of our areas in the garden over the last couple of weeks. Our new cosy story corner is an area where they can enjoy a quiet comfortable place to relax whilst listening to stories. Small world play in the garden has sparked imagination using our dinosaurs to create adventures. In the nursery the block area was busy building a stage for some of the children to perform. A child brought in a paper aeroplane they had made which prompted other children to make one. This then lead to  going into the garden to see who’s flew the furthest.

Thursday

We all visited the gym today where we were practicing different races for sports day learning how to move and control our bodies.
They listened and followed rules as well has encouraging each other. Back at nursery, in the garden football was a popular choice as well as using the hoola hoops in different ways.

Friday

The block area was busy with some children building a school which they then selected different materials to take into school. They took turns of role playing the teacher whilst the others had to listen and do their homework. In the garden there were lots of role playing using the car to go on adventures. The hoola hoops were also being used to jump into, using one or two legs.