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. 

Monday:

We started the week with our “Learning Partnership” visit, where visitors from other settings came to see our nursery.  Some of the children showcased their PLJs and their learning, keen to share their nursery with others.

Outside: We were practicing our ball skills with the basketball hoop, hide & seek and water play. We explored the flow of water and why it runs down the hill. Lots of great ideas.

Playroom:

Lots of role play in our nursery shop and cafe, buying and selling and making meals. We’ve been learning about money and how we use it.

Art area has been popular today with lots of mixing paints and experimenting with colours and liquids.

Tuesday:

Outside:  There was a lot of bike and scooter play , children were managing risks and ensuring to make use of the space. We planted some tulips and peas around the garden , a lot of digging involved, we are exited to watch them develop.

Playroom:  A very busy morning around the nursery , there was a lot role playing in our home corner , re-enacting home life situations by baking ,  cleaning , shopping or looking after our brothers and sisters.

Art area: We were making good use of our junk modelling area with a variety of creations using different sizes and shapes , figuring out ways to join them together.

Wednesday:

Today we were learning about Chinese New Year. We had a story and listened to a film of a little girl telling us all about how they celebrate new year. We listened so well that we could answer questions about it and we learned how to say “Happy New Year”!

Later we went to the beach. It was cold and windy but we had fun. We climbed rocks, collected shells and pebbles, threw stones in the water to check which floated and sunk,  and talked about our safety rules. We looked at different types of transport we could see and hear.

Thursday:

Today was gym day. We completed the “sticky kids” workout. Learning to move our bodies in different ways.

Back in nursery, and after snack, some of us played outdoors. Lots of chasing games, turn taking and making up rules for our friends to follow.

In the playroom:

There was lots of model making in the art area, mark making at the writing table and role play both in the home corner and the rocking horse.

What a busy day!

Friday

We ventured to the Moon 🌙and Mars🌑 today on our Rocket ship that we planned, designed and built using a variety of small, medium and big bricks. Developing our mathematical skills  as well as our knowledge of the world around us.
Lots of problem solving and designing whilst creating our own kites today at the art area. We then experimented with them outside in the nursery garden.🪁 💨
Today we tried some yoga exploring different poses and their names e.g. The Tree, Downward Dog, Cat Pose and The Warrior.
We also explored some Chinese Ribbon dancing to Chinese music as part of our Chinese New Year celebrations 🇨🇳🧧

Monday:  Today most of us have been enjoying the garden, role playing dinosaurs showing our knowledge of different dinosaurs names such as velociraptor and T-Rex. Inside some of us have enjoyed listening to Scottish stories on the smart board.

Tuesday: This morning all of us have been reciting our Scottish poem which we performed brilliantly. Some of us have explored pattern at the art table and in the garden some of us have enjoyed an energetic game of football developing our co ordination skills.

Wednesday: Today a few of us have enjoyed looking through our PLJ’s  and some have been developing our mark making skills with chalk in the garden.

Thursday: This morning all of us at the gym practiced  Scottish dancing, clapping and turning to beats of eight. We then successfully performed our  poems to the p6/7’s and some in return performed theirs.

Friday: Due to the storm we had to stay at home today. We hope you enjoyed some of the activities that were posted on Seesaw.

Monday

Our learning wall on shops & cafe’s has been popular with most of the children.  The nursery was very kindly donated a shop and cafe, which has given the opportunity to role play. They can experience using money to buy shopping as well as ordering different foods in the cafe.

Tuesday

There has been lots of chat about where we live as  we have been talking about burns day and living in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿, some of the children have been exploring our world globe 🌍 looking at the size of different countries. In the garden we have been talking about shadows and how we create them.

Wednesday

We added a tinker table to the nursery which has been very popular this allows the opportunity to deconstruct and learn how the parts of computers are put together to make the end product. There has been some creative structures in the sand tray using shells/cones  to decorate.

Thursday

Today there has been lots of interest in making kites selecting a variety of different materials to decorate them, they took their kites to the garden to see them fly. Different number games has also been popular matching numbers in a variety of different ways.

Friday

In the garden the mud kitchen has been busy with lots of potion making using different natural resources to create the finished masterpiece. In the nursery some of the children have been using the magnetic shapes with lots of discussion how they made the shapes. We finished off today listening to Scottish music and had a wee jig.

A warm welcome back and a Happy new Year to you all! 

Ferryport Nursery applications 2025/2026 –

These opened on the 6th January and will close on 31st January 2025. More information can be found on Fife Council’s website. Click on the following link to access the application form: https://www.fife.gov.uk/services/form-pages/apply-for-a-fife-council-nursery-place 

Please apply early if you are new or wish to change to term time or an alternative AM/PM place.  Please speak to a member of staff if you have any queries/questions. 

 Primary 1 applications for August 2025 –

These opened on Monday 6th January 2025 and will close at 9am on Monday 17th March 2025.  More information can be found on Fife Council’s website.

Click on the following link to access the application form: https://www.fife.gov.uk/kb/docs/articles/education2/schools-in-fife/apply-for-a-school-place/enrol-in-primary-school

 Burn’s Day 25th January 2025-

Nursery will be celebrating Burns Day and in preparation for this we will be discussing Robert Burns and learning a Scottish poem entitled ‘The Sair Finger’ written by Walter Wingate. We will practice this regularly in nursery. The poem has been posted within the ‘announcements’ section on See Saw so you can practise with your child at home. A paper copy can be provided if preferred-please ask a member of staff.  

 Parent Council-

The next Parent Council meeting will be held in Tayport Primary School on Monday 20th January 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.  

In-Service day-

The next in-service day will be Wednesday 12th February when nursery will be closed to all children. This will be followed by 2 days holiday (13th & 14th Feb) for school children but nursery will be open to pupils as normal on these days. 

 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. 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! 

Monday

We welcomed back everyone to nursery this week, the children were straight back to exploring and investigating.  The block area has been very busy with some spectacular structures being created. They used the blocks to develop their role play and encouraged others to join their play.  We have started to learn our Scottish poem and have been talking about Rabbie Burns.

Tuesday

Some of the children have chosen to help decorate our beautiful light house that is in our front hall for you to admire.  Over several trips to the beach the children collected sea glass and shells, Mrs Wright drew the light house with the children decorating the light house.

Wednesday

The children have been interested in role playing shops and cafes. They have created lots of different shops for their play.  As this has been popular with most of the children we have started a new learning wall. This will provide lots of learning opportunities and we are excited to see this interest develops.

Thursday

The children have been excited with the colder weather this week where we have been exploring the properties of water changing to ice over night. We have explored how it feels and looks, as well as investigating with magnifying glasses and tools.

Friday

We started the day off with wake up shake up as most of the children came in very cold but full of energy. The weather is still very cold and some of the children were looking forward to investigating some of the experiments they had set out in the garden the previous day.  In the nursery  some beautiful art work has been created using a variety of media. Our learning wall is beginning to develop with lots of role playing of cafes in the sand tray and block area. Lots of exploring with letters and using the smart board to develop their writing skills.

Monday

Today some of the children explored the different tools which were in the book. This introduced using the drill. Through discussion of how to keep ourselves safe the children wore safety goggles, patiently waited turns and gave space to those using the drill.  Discussion of direction and discovering how the drill works the children were able to understand the function.

Tuesday

Whilst exploring letters a child showed interest in signalong alphabet by observing the formation of letters with hands. This lead to some nursery rhymes being sung in signalong ‘three little speckled frogs appeared to be the favourite.’ Using the post box at the writing table this encouraged children to mark make using pincer grips, some were able to write recognisable letters familiar to them whilst others were able to independently write their name.

Wednesday

Today there was lots of creativity, by some of our children, using the magnetic shapes. Lots of designing, problem solving, shape recognition and sharing of ideas. The majority of our children enjoyed a visit from Jamie The Jester who provided lots of laughter and the children enjoyed assisting him with some of his tricks before giving each child a balloon model.

Thursday

Today in gym the majority of our children had fun practicing a variety of party games developing our listening skills and ability to follow instructions. Our writing table was busy today with several of  our children writing letters to Santa developing our mark making, writing and letter recognition skills.

Friday

Today the majority of our children participated in our Christmas party engaging in a variety of party games, enjoying some party foods before performing a selection of Christmas songs for parents/family members. The party ended with a visit from Santa for whom the children sang Jingle Bells before Santa handed out gifts to all the children.