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 4th November

Today a group of boys used their initiative and creative skills in building a no go area. They stated that it keeps people out. They worked together to share ideas and resources that further develop their role play.

Today a group of children played tickle tig outside! They are all taking turns to chase and be the tickler 😄

Today a group of children enjoyed a story with Miss Brougham. They were able to retell parts of they story they enjoyed.

Tuesday 5th November

Today a group of children have been working on their hand eye coordination skills as they play football with each other in the garden. They explored how high they could kick the ball as they kicked it from the ground to all the way over the top of the gazebo to the other side! ⚽️

Today a group of children have had a lovely morning in the bottom garden as they explore the seesaw and discuss hight together. “I’m higher”

Today a group of children persevered with a challenge of simple addition with numbers up to 10. They needed support to gain confidence to point and count, but this quickly grew. They worked together and used their initiative to ask for help if they were unsure, or to recheck their answers.

Wednesday 6th November

Today a group of children have been keen to help create and paint for our Christmas enterprise as they make decorations for the tree.🎄

Today a group of children explored new games on the smart board and worked together to operate it using their combined technology skills.

Today a group of children worked together to create an obstacle course using loose parts. They took it in turns to use their balancing skills to walk along the big blocks trying not to fall.

Thursday 7th November

Today a group of children have been developing their fine motor skills and textile techniques. They have been exploring weaving and threading with ribbons and pipe cleaners using different resources to thread through.

Today a group of children discussed their favourite snacks at nursery while they are developing their independence daily by collecting their own snack and displaying their likes and dislikes with the 10 frame.

 

Today a group of children wanted to play duck duck goose. “We can’t run inside we must walk.” They took it upon themselves to play walking duck duck goose to keep everyone safe.

Friday 8th November

Today a group of children explored planting. They were able to discuss basic parts of a plant and how to care for a plant by ensuring they have water and sunlight.

Today a group of children have been developing their fine motor skills and creative skills by creating pictures at the writing table to display in the room and take home.

Our Cosy Time Library 📚 This will be available to families at drop off and pick up time every day for you and your child to choose a book to take home to read 🏡There is no time limit on our library books we would just ask that you sign the book with your child’s name, the title of the book they have taken, the date it was taken and when it was returned ✍️There will be pens and hand sanitiser available for you to sign the books in and out. If your child has any special requests for a certain book please ask a member of staff or send a message on seesaw and we can help you 😃There will be a folder with your child’s name for them to put the book in for its journey to home and back 📁A tray will be available for you to put in your returned books so we can quarantine and clean them before putting them on display again, if you have any questions, any member of staff would be happy to help ☺️

Reminders

• Can all parents label items of  your child’s clothing.
• Can all parents put in at least one full change of clothing for water play and accidents.
• Can all parents if your child has a packed lunch can we please ensure grapes and big fruits are cut to minimise the risk of choking.🍇
• Can we remind all parents\carers to park in a white space only as the yellow spaces are for staff only.
• Can all parents ensure your child has a set of waterproofs and wellies to play outside when it’s wet.
• Our nursery blog is sent out every week on a Friday afternoon.
• If your child is going to be picked up by someone else, please let the ladies know or the office so we are aware.
• Can we ensure that your child is dressed appropriately for the weather.
• Can we ensure when you are leaving the nursery that the gate is locked.
• There is learning at home sheets available in the nursery to share your child’s learning and experiences you do at home.
• 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!

  💭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.

The Nursery Team 