This week in nursery we are exploring early geometry by investigating the properties of basic shapes. We are going to learn to identify and count angles and be able to spot shapes in our environment, thinking about why we use different shapes in our buildings and in the design of the things around us. It would be great if you could do a bit of shape spotting at home too!
In our playground the children showed an interest in birds they saw, and were asking what they were. Eileen created a lovely wee bird watching window with pictures of birds to look out for, and binoculars to have a closer look, in our wee playhouse. This has been really popular and some children spend ages in there peeking out the window. Our lovely student, Sophie, has furthered the interest by making bird feeders with the children and they have hung them up near the window to encourage our feathered friends to visit for a snack. We are hoping to make a bird table so we can continue to watch them through the seasons and watching the bird boxes in the garden and the orchard for any signs of nesting in the spring.
Our bird watching window in the playhouse.
Julie Bannerman is our Family Champion and always available for chats with parents on any parenting issues you may be experiencing. Recently parents had suggested that children’s bedtimes are sometimes a testing time. Julie has put some information on the parents board with some great tips for establishing positive bedtime routine experiences. If there is anything relating to parenting that you would like to discuss, or just feel you’d like a bit of support with, please come in and speak to Julie. She can arrange a time which suits you, to come in for a proper conversation, and her experience of parenting and a career, working in early years makes her advice sound and her support, genuine.
Our Parenting Support Info Wall
This week in Nursery we have SFA football coaching sessions for our Pre-school children with Coach Ryan on Thursday, and another visit from Susan and Mr Snappy with a fun musical workshop on Friday.
Nursery will be closed on Friday 7th February and Wednesday 12th for Inservice. Our nursery will be open on Monday 10th and 11th February and parents are welcome to purchase places for these 2 days. Should this be of interest, please ask for a holiday cover form. You can purchase individual days, or both and billing is done directly by EDC.
Happy Monday everyone!
