This week learning is… Exploring, Predicting, Being Curious, Literacy, Mathematics, Sharing, Self-Esteem, Creativity, Motor Skills, Turn Taking, Technology, Outdoor Learning and Problem Solving.

This week in nursery we have had Miss McKenzie, Miss Nelson and Mrs Wilson.

In forest this week we have observed lots of role play that incorporated the roles of teachers and schools. They used the trees and the natural resources for the chairs  and tables, whiteboards etc. They also used a range of loosed parts to  create a den and made images of, letters, numbers and shapes.. The children enjoyed a fresh pancake with either jam or Honey, along with a drink of milk or water.

 

Through the week at the snack area we have been talking a lot about the fruit and vegetables that we have to eat with lots of children enjoying sharing their likes and dislikes, but also about unusual fruit and vegetables that we have not tried before. They have been discussing unhealthy and healthy foods and we will be looking at how they can help our bodies to stay healthy.

Outside and inside the children have been continuing their interest in design and engineering through using the different loose parts available, with the children eager to share with others what they have made. Some children were using the sand area to role play being on the beach, taking their sandals off to feel the sand on their feet. They used their senses to discuss the texture and how it felt on their feet.

 

The children have been looking forward to their Buddy days and yesterday they learnt who that will be, and they all were extremely happy with the choices that were made. We have also been supporting the children to become more responsible in tiding up after their play has finished, especially towards lunchtime and at the end of the session. We have used the timer setting on the smartboard which has provided encouragement to all the children to tidy up. They especially liked to tell others how long they have left.

In the Play on pedals session this week, the focus was on Gliding and to be able to balance and steering whilst moving at speed. We used the Sea of sharks game to promote and support this important skill in their developing ability to ride a bike. The children all persevered with this challenge, giving support to less confident riders to be able to accomplish the task, and to display great pride in their achievements.

On Thursday another successful PEEP session was held with Miss McKenzie and Mrs Laing which todays session was held outside down in the bottom garden. The focus this week was on Listening and Talking.

In Nursery next week.

Monday 10th June 2024  –   Play on Pedals with Mrs Wilson.     Please can you remember to bring in your helmets.

Tuesday 11th June  2024 –  Forest Kindergarten.

Wednesday 12th June 2024 –  Play on Pedals      Please can you remember to bring in your helmets..

Thursday 13th June 2024 – PEEP Session with Miss McKenzie starting at around 9.15 – 10.30 am.

 

Reminders:

• Forest is on a Tuesday where we will meet at Waterstone Crook between 9:00am-9:15am then head up to the forest location.
• Can we please remind parents and carers that when dropping off in the morning and using the car park to use the white spaces only as staff members who start at 9 are unable to park due to the staff spaces being taken.
• Please remember to apply sun cream to your child before they arrive at nursery and we will reapply during the day if needed.
• Please if your child takes part in play on pedals can you bring their helmet in on Wednesday.

Loose Parts

We are always in need of replenishing our loose parts in nursery. If you are out and about on walks, or are planning to recycle items, can we ask that you think of us first please 😃

 

Hope you all have a lovely weekend in the sun. See you all on Monday.

from the all the Nursery team. x