This week learning is… creativity, motor skills, team work, communication, balancing skills, hand/eye coordination, numeracy, literacy, self confidence, exploring, Predicting, Being Curious, Sharing, Self-Esteem, Technology, Outdoor Learning and Problem Solving.

 

Monday 17th June

Today has been a morning of outdoor fun with loose parts. Lucas and Isla worked together to create an obstacle course using loose parts. They took it in turns to show their peers how to do it. Gregor and Jovan showed good balancing skills to complete it.

Christian, Oran and Alex worked together using loose parts to create a model of a aeroplane that can transform into a submarine. This led to discussions about different modes of transport to go on holiday with. “I’m going to Italy and it will be very hot.” The discussion changed into different types of weather at home and abroad discussing different clothing you need in different temperatures.

Today Cameron and Lachlan worked together to build a crocodile out of blocks. They discussed how crocodiles are dangerous because they can snap and bite you with their sharp teeth. They communicated with each other to move blocks to suit each other.

Today a group of children asked for Danny Go on YouTube to dance along to different songs and different moves. They were able to discuss how their body was feeling after exercise and what we could do to feel less hot.

Tuesday 18th June

Today a group of children enjoyed exploring with the water. They noticed as it was raining the tarpaulin was filling with water and falling down the side. They discussed different ways they could try and catch it. “I have a good idea let’s use a cup”. They used cups to collect the water to see how many cups they could fill. “I filled one cup six times”.

Today the children are becoming more confident with their gross motor skills as they have been exploring the trees and climbing to where they feel comfortable. “My tummy doesn’t have butterflies yet so I can stay here.”

Today Charlotte helped create the fire in the forest for snack. “You need to put the little bits of food first to give it some air then you put the big wood after then you put some wool and some paper and then you scrape the match to make the fire.” “Mrs McKenzie helped me be safe because she told me all the things to keep safe.”

Wednesday 19th June

 

Today Alex, Leo, Chloe, Flynn and Eleanor worked together using the farm set to create a model of their own farm. “It use to be everywhere but we are now making it so neat” “we need to keep it neat so the animals don’t escape”. The group of children were able to discuss that food comes from animals. “You can get ham and pork from pigs and you get meat from cows. You also get milk from cows.” “We look after the animals by letting them out and making sure they look good.”

Today Elyn, Oran, Christian and Isla worked together to create a boat. The group of children pretended to look out for sharks. “Sharks are dangerous they can bite you”. They discussed how we could stay safe in a boat by using a life jacket so they don’t fall out the boat.

Today Lucas brought in his pet tortoise Uno into nursery. He shared interesting facts about tortoises and let his peers ask questions. All children engaged in listening to Lucas and asking him questions to further their knowledge on tortoise’s.

Thursday 20th June

 

Today has been a day of being creative both indoors and outdoors using loose parts, Junk modelling and blocks. Today Hubert made a spinner with a reusable sweet lid and loose parts. He then used his problem solving skills to add a cookie box and tube to make it spin further. “It spins better with the box.”

Today Jackson and Cameron worked together using the blocks of different shapes and sizes to create a model of a dinosaur house. “This is our dinosaur house, it keeps them safe.”

Today Timothy worked independently to match the letters on the picture to make the full word. “I’m looking for the letters that say pig.” Timothy enjoyed playing pass the word and independently completed a few words.

Friday 21st June

Today Cora and Sophie worked with their peers using the farm set to create a model of their own farm. “I know that there’s cows in the farm and the farmer feeds them.” “I also know cows have milk and feed babies with them.”

Today Alex and Christian were creating colourful patterns using the counting bears by placing them very carefully next to one another, sharing their ideas for how they want the pattern to look.

Reminders:

• Forest is on Tuesday where we meet at Waterstone crook car park from 9:00-9:15. Can we also just make you aware that with the hot and humid weather that tics may be around in the forest area so encourage you to check your child after every forest session incase any have made their way home on your child!
• 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.
• 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.

With the changing  seasonal and varied weather conditions  ☔️❄️🥶, please remember to provide your child with welly boots, waterproof clothing, and at least a full change of clothes in your child’s bag (remember the…🧦 🧦🩲🩲 )

💭Any changes to your child’s Diet or Medication? Please speak with one of the Team who can support you.

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 😃

 

We hope you all have a great weekend and will see you next week!
The Newport Nursery Team x