{"id":7750,"date":"2024-02-02T14:23:05","date_gmt":"2024-02-02T14:23:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/npsnursery\/?p=7750"},"modified":"2024-02-02T14:23:05","modified_gmt":"2024-02-02T14:23:05","slug":"newport-nursery-newsletter-week-of-29-01-24","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/npsnursery\/2024\/02\/02\/newport-nursery-newsletter-week-of-29-01-24\/","title":{"rendered":"Newport Nursery Newsletter week of 29.01.24"},"content":{"rendered":"

This week in the Nursery we have had Miss McKenzie, Mrs Wilson, Miss Paul and Mrs Laing.<\/p>\n

This week learning is… Exploring, Predicting, Being Curious, Literacy, Mathematics, Sharing, Self-Esteem, Creativity, Motor Skills, Turn Taking, Technology, Outdoor Learning and Problem Solving.<\/h2>\n

That’s January almost over, and how its flown by. We in the nursery have been so busy this week developing our own learning . Here is a quick reflection on what has been happening..<\/p>\n

Continuing their interest in the individual art area, one child asked to paint other things and became interested to look at other famous painters work which inspired other children to explore too. We looked at Seven Brown due to how he used lots of different colours and simple brush strokes in his modern work. This encouraged the children to create their versions of some of their favourite pieces of art work. They choose images of the Highland cow, the dog,, cats and the two giraffes, Outside the children enjoyed a range of craft activities using different textures of wool in a range of colours. sticks, glue and Sellotape to create their magic wands. Inside there has been a lot creative model making either in the block areas or at the wood work bench. One child used loose parts and sand to create a rainbow, while others created a very large and decorative castle.<\/p>\n

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More children asking to research other topics have emerged this week with one child asking\u00a0 “how do we make paper?. This came from watching and helping the adult cut a range of paper for the different areas in the room for the children to use. We sourced an educational video that\u00a0 captured their attention and others too. One child wanted to then make a big machine in the block area stating that<\/p>\n

” We need to have lots of space because its really big”.<\/p>\n

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There was also interest to explore and investigate planting after a discussion at lunch time about an orange with seeds that at lunchtime . The child asked…..<\/p>\n

“We need to plant them”<\/p>\n

A discussion followed on what plants need to grow, and those children decided to take them home to plant. This led to further extend this interest when the children found pepper seeds when preparing snack the following day.<\/p>\n

We used the pepper seeds and paper towels to plant them inside. The children were able to discuss what we needed to use for them to grow and made a guess on how long it would take. One child guessed 100 days, then we had 3 days, 16 days,10 days and 1231 days till they germinated. We will check up on our seeds in 10 days to see how they are coming along \ud83e\udeb4 \ud83c\udf31 all children were able to recall the process of how we planted the seeds from start to finish \ud83d\ude03<\/p>\n

\u201cyou need to put water on them\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cthey need to stay warm\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cthe paper towel is all wet\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cmy seeds are all in the middle\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cpeppers come from the seeds in the ground\u201d<\/p>\n

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Our Learning wall topic is developing well with the interest some this week to find out how toys were made. A group of children showed skills to watch and listen to an educational video on how toys were made and how they are made today. This supported the children to developed their awareness of comparing items that and discussing the materials they are made from, and how they work either through the need to wind it up or using batteries or with an electrical sources.<\/p>\n

“Oh! that’s wood”<\/p>\n

“why has that teddy got straw in its tummy”<\/p>\n

2my mummy can sew, and me too”<\/p>\n

“That Robot is metal, I have one of those but i think its meta a Transformers” “Its got lights and they need batteries”<\/p>\n

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Also in the room the children are enjoying daily yoga sessions to either relax or become more awake. The children decide what theme they would like which inspires others to join in with all the different movements and poses.<\/p>\n

Another interest shown this week is using the Phonics letter sound game on the smart board. We have observed the children using a range of letter sounds. whilst also showing growing perseverance whilst maintaining their interest to complete the tasks well. They used skills to recognise the initial letter sound, then worked on the last letter sound. Our next step will be looking at the middle letter sounds on 3 letter words..<\/p>\n

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Also this week with have had a very successful Book Bug session and on Thursday morning we held our PEEP session that focused on Early writing and mark making skills. Please look out for the next session that will we be running in a couple of weeks time.<\/p>\n

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Dates to remember.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tuesday 6th February. 2024\u00a0 –\u00a0 \u00a0Forest session to be held down in the bottom garden. Please come dressed in their outdoor clothes.<\/p>\n

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With the change of season and varied weather\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>\u2614\ufe0f\u2744\ufe0f\ud83e\udd76<\/span>, please remember to provide your child with welly boots, waterproof clothing, hat, gloves <\/span>\ud83e\udde4<\/span>, scarf<\/span>\ud83e\udde3<\/span> and at least 2 full changes of clothes in your child\u2019s bag (remember the\u2026<\/span>\ud83e\udde6<\/span> \ud83e\udde6\ud83e\ude72\ud83e\ude72<\/span> )<\/span><\/p>\n

\ud83d\udcad<\/span>Please feel free to explore our \u2018Quick Question Time\u2019 Floor Book in the \u2018Welcome Entrance\u2019 space. Any further comments? Please feel free to write further comments in the speech bubbles in the Floor Book.<\/span><\/p>\n

\ud83d\udcad<\/span>If you need to discuss the Seesaw app, particularly with setting up all functions\/privacy, please speak with a member of staff. <\/span><\/p>\n

\ud83d\udcad<\/span>Any changes to your child\u2019s Diet or Medication? Please speak with one of the Team who can support you. <\/span><\/p>\n

Loose Parts<\/strong><\/p>\n

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 \ud83d\ude03<\/p>\n

Here is some of the items we are looking for:<\/em><\/p>\n

Conkers, stones, shells, tea cups, sticks, picture frames, plates, anything you think might be of used in nursery.
\nWe are also on the lookout for two of kitchen chairs, if anyone is getting rid of them. We are looking to develop a new area in the playroom.<\/p>\n

Our Cosy Time Library \ud83d\udcda<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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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 \ud83c\udfe1There is no time limit on our library books we would just ask that you sign the book with your child\u2019s name, the title of the book they have taken, the date it was taken and when it was returned<\/p>\n

\u270d\ufe0fThere 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 \ud83d\ude03There will be a folder with your child\u2019s name for them to put the book in for its journey to home and back \ud83d\udcc1A 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 \u263a\ufe0f<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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We hope that you all have a lovely weekend, and will see you all next week.<\/p>\n

From all the Nursery Team.<\/p>\n

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