This week at Cathedral Nursery has been filled with rich, hands‑on experiences that supported children’s learning and development across a wide range of areas.
In our home and snack area, the children explored the full process of bread making. They mixed ingredients, kneaded dough, and observed how its texture and appearance changed over time. This sparked wonderful conversations about smell, texture, and transformation, while also strengthening fine motor skills and encouraging independence.
Our numeracy experiences focused on counting with bricks. The children practised counting in ones and began using cardinal numbers to understand “how many” items they had. This practical, visual approach helped build confidence with early mathematical concepts through meaningful play.
Outdoors, we continued developing our understanding of the natural world by planting tomato and lettuce plants. The children learned what plants need to grow—water, sunlight, and care—and are excited to observe changes over time as they take responsibility for nurturing their seedlings.
We also made the most of our outdoor space with water play. Children explored pouring, measuring, and experimenting with different containers, supporting sensory development, problem‑solving, and cooperative play.
In our creative area, we held a wonderful art talent show where children proudly shared their creations. This was a fantastic opportunity to celebrate individuality and build confidence. Alongside this, the children used play dough to create their own plants, developing creativity and strengthening fine motor skills through shaping and modelling.
A very special highlight of the week was celebrating our incredible pre‑schoolers during their graduation. They truly made us proud. It was a joyful moment to recognise all they have achieved, and we are delighted to see the confident, capable learners they have become.
It has been a fantastic week full of creativity, exploration, and achievement. Well done to all of our children for their enthusiasm, curiosity, and engagement.
