On Monday we had the first in a block of visits from ABC music. The children enjoyed participating in some active music activities and learning a little bit of Gaelic. Our context is now ‘New Beginnings’ and we have been … Continue reading →

While developing imaginative play the children were involved in making a train, which they then used in the nursery setting. This also developed our understanding of money and its uses through the introduction of train tickets. Some children visited the Cultural … Continue reading →

After our trip to the transport museum last week, we have all been very involved in our whizzing wheels context.  We are exploring the theme of transport by taking some of the children on a visit to the travel agents … Continue reading →

The children have been developing their knowledge of their senses. We have been using our ears to listen to different sounds that instruments make and were able to identify them.   While using the feely bag, we identified items by touch.  … Continue reading →

The nursery children made some beautiful Easter bonnets.  They were so spectacular, they paraded around the school.

We have been busy learning about “Our Senses” this week. Some of us went on a listening walk to the Grotto, where we heard lots of different sounds and could identify them. Afterwards we went into the centre to have … Continue reading →

While developing our movement skills through practise and energetic play, we used the hula hoops outdoors in different ways. We worked in pairs to encourage turn taking and sharing skills. We also took part in some Yoga this week in small … Continue reading →

This week children have been listening to stories on our new computer.  This encourages their ability to listen and recall information. Through musical instruments, we are learning to keep a beat. We have also been using our imagination to create … Continue reading →