This morning, Maureen, who is our outdoor play person just now, tried a really nice writing activity in the garden.  She put out different natural materials: chalk, slate, charcoal, sand, sticks and leaves and invited the children to come and … Continue reading →

This morning Ronnie made a very sad discovery.  Our little amphibian friend Joey was lying beside the pond, quite still. Ronnie carefully picked him up – he thought he might be asleep – but after a little while we realised … Continue reading →

Parent’s Evening is this Wednesday, 25th May If you have forgotten what your appointment time is, or if you can’t make it and want to have a chat, please talk to your child’s key worker. We can arrange another time … Continue reading →

Monday- its a gorgeous day so we’re in the garden- to check up on Joey the frog , smell the flowers and write our names using a variety of different natural materials!  Sounds like fun! Tuesday – gym day – … Continue reading →

On Friday we had a water fun day in Nursery.  Groups went out into the garden where our friend, Anne Madsen had set up some experiments for us to try.  Anne knows a lot about water as at the moment … Continue reading →

This year we have had some very skillful cyclists – Maureen and Lynn have been on a special course to learn cycle training for early years and we have been given some new bikes.  The children love these, and the … Continue reading →

Today Sam wrote another blockbuster book!  This one is called “The Creature!” He was so keen to put it on the blog – he came in and helped take the pictures and write this story about it.  Isn’t it just … Continue reading →

We noticed something very exciting this morning.  Two of our caterpillars had turned into cocoons.  “If we have 2 caterpillars and 2 cocoons – how many do we have altogether? ”   -Greta was asked. Without a second’s hesitation she … Continue reading →

This morning Valerie put clay out at the malleable table.  Clay is a great material for strengthening the hand muscles and developing fine motor skills.  It also has a great texture which you can change by adding water.  The children … Continue reading →