Monday:This morning some of us have been exploring the garden enjoying some digging in the mud area. Using the toy cars they had a car wash and with the diggers we were exploring pattern with the tyres.

Tuesday: Most of us have been developing our climbing skills on our new apparatus in the garden learning how to climb safely, take turns and show consideration for each other.

Wednesday: Some of us today have been creative at the construction area building a stage then holding a concert for our friends and taking turns at performing songs.

Thursday: Today some of us were playing in the sand tray making volcanoes and castles using different sized containers to build them. We were also getting to choose furniture for the dolls house, discussing the pieces and where you would find them in the house.

Friday

A lot of indoor and outdoor water play today. This morning we have been role playing making cups of tea and soup for the cold weather in the mud pit.  At the water wall different sized tea pots were being explored to make cups of tea- we were able to take turns and share space well. This Afternoon we have been developing our communication skills and friendships by waiting and responding to our friends giggles to blow more bubbles.

Week Commencing Monday 8th September

Monday

It has been a busy start to the week, the house corner has been very popular with lots of children today. They have been engaged in role play with lots of cooking & showing what it takes to care for a baby. They have been building friendships with their peers through play.
Outside the sun has been shining, most of the children has been busy playing with the small world dinosaurs 🦖 as well as using the construction diggers.

Tuesday

We have had a lot of chats about nursery routines & how we respect our nursery, we have been working hard  together keeping both indoors and our garden tidy/clean. Some children have been learning numeracy through technology supporting each other to achieve the correct answer. Some children took part in performing for each other in the garden, some beautiful songs were sung.

Wednesday

Some children took part in wake up shake up this morning they listened & followed instructions they showed off their dance moves to fun music. In the garden some children painted the shed whilst others chose to mark make. The art area has been popular with some very creative art work using a variety of materials.

Thursday

All of the children have been learning about how to keep themselves safe in nursery, and have been talking about SIMOA. There is a display in the cloakroom & you will see our SIMOA elephant popping up around the nursery. In the garden some of the children have been exploring with water learning about floating & sinking. Throughout the day most of the children have enjoyed a story of their choice.

Friday

Most of the children have still been interested in caring for babies, today the babies got a bath in the garden spending time bathing them then wrapping them up. Hoola hoops have been popular with rolling & chasing. At snack & lunch we have been talking about healthy food choices, and what food helps our body grow strong.

Monday: This morning most of us have been enjoying water play and sand.  A few have been creative at the playdough station, exploring shapes and textures.

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Tuesday: At snack this morning a few of us were developing our fine motor skills chopping up our apples. Some of us enjoyed listening and taking part in songs and rhymes with Bookbug – developing our counting skills too, counting the ducks in the song.

Wednesday: Today  a few of us have been exploring forces with the magnetic shapes making stars  and houses. Some of us have been exploring developing our fine motor skills at the writing table making/creating  pictures.

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Thursday: Some of us have been  role playing families in the home corner showing awareness of the needs of babies. Outdoors we have been enjoying  the new toys playing at fire fighters and construction workers. We have also been watching the aeroplanes and pointing on the map to the airport showing where they maybe going.

Friday: Most of us this morning have enjoyed lots of role play in the garden with the dinosaurs . Some of us were exploring nusery rhymes and joining in.