Learning within the Early Level playroom

The children have been very busy in the nursery learning around the context of The 3 Little Pigs.  They have been reading the story as well as watching the “True story of the three little pigs” on the interactive smart board.  The children have also been re-enacting the story using puppets and dressing up as the different characters from the story.

Within the art area children have been creating representations of the story by making life size paintings of the different characters.  There has been lots of discussions on how they would feel if they were one of the three little pigs while also discussing how the big bad wolf might have felt.

Within the home corner  children have been creating a hospital where the three little pigs are being looked after. The children have been taking turns caring for each other and showing an awareness of each others feelings by listening to conversations on how there houses were blown down by the big bad wolf.

Children have have been creating new homes for the 3 little pigs using a variety of materials including bricks, paper, sticks, twigs, clay and play dough exploring the different patterns and shapes in each build.  They have been developing problem solving skills by experimenting through “huffing and puffing” to find out which house is the weakest and which one is the strongest in keeping the little pigs safe.

 

 

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What’s on week beginning 1st February 2016

Monday 1st February

A big welcome to Ann Greecan , ASNa who joins the team today to support the children within the nursery.

We also welcome Lorraine Monaghan who will be taking up the post of Clerical Assistant on a Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday morning.  Lorraine will be collecting toy fund on Tuesday morning when the children are being collected.

Lynn will be in the Birth to Three playrooms this week.

Liz and Jennifer will be supporting the early level playroom today.

Alison Hay Childcare Development Officer will be in the centre this afternoon.

Jackie Play on Pedals meeting in the morning.

Siobhan is taking part in filming at the Learning Centre in Bellshill Academy High School, where she will be discussing the importance of attachment at times of transitions for children.

Epilepsy nurse delivering training to practitioners within the parents room at 2.45pm

 

Tuesday 2nd February

Jackie delivering Play on Pedals training to colleagues within North Lanarkshire

Liz and Jennifer will be supporting the early level playroom today.

Amanda Wu – Occupational Therapist will be working in the Early Level Playroom this morning

 

Wednesday 3rd February

Linda Harty Head of Centre from Bellshill Family Learning Centre meeting Lynn in Parents Room 8.30am

Lynn meeting with Jen Community Learning and Development worker  at 2pm

Thursday 4th February

Jackie on Annual Leave

Liz and Jennifer will be supporting the early level playroom today.

Elaine attending Infant Mental Health course in the morning.

Student Health Visitor all day

Susan and Amanda supporting Early Level Playroom in the afternoon

Elaine and Christine time out for Rhyme Time preparation

 

Friday 5th February

Lynn Transition visit to Clydeview Primary School in the morning

Susan and Amanda supporting Early Level Playroom in the afternoon

Lynn and Jackie Management meeting 1.30pm-2.30pm

Lynn Cluster meeting 3.30pm

Money Advice Scotland

Are you worried about making your money last week to week?

Would you like to feel more in control of your finances?

Lisa Cope, from Money Advice Scotland has been in to the centre to share how Money Advice Scotland can help adults feel more control in their finances.  Click on the link below to have a look at the flyer which outlines the service available to families.  Lisa is hopeful that she will be able to provide support to families who attend the centre, either on an individual or group basis.  If you are interested please speak directly to Lynn or telephone the number on the flyer.

Money Advice Scotland

What’s on week beginning 25th January 2016

Monday 25th 

Lynn will be in early level playroom this week.

Liz and Jennifer will be supporting the early level playroom today.

Marjory McCallum from St Patricks Primary and Nursery will be meeting with Jackie this afternoon to discuss transition arrangements.

Alison Hay Childcare Development Officer will be in the centre this afternoon.

Tuesday 26th

Jackie will be delivering Play on Pedals to colleagues within NLC establishments.

Mary Ann Williams, Sensory Support Teacher will be in the early level playroom this morning.

Amanda, Occupational Therapist will be in the early level playroom this morning.

Wednesday 27th 

Birth to 3, parent consultations 9 am and 1 pm in the Parent Room.

Today will be Nancy’s last day in the centre before she begins her retirement.

Thursday 28th 

Elaine will at the Infant Mental Health Course this morning.

Amanda and Susan will be supporting in the early level playroom this afternoon.

Elaine and Christine will be finalising their preparations for the forthcoming Book Bug & Stay and Play Parent and Child sessions.

Head Teachers Agnes Anderson, Alexander Pedan Primary, Scott Clark, Stane Primary, Tina Donnelly, Dykehead Primary, Isobel Cook and Brendan Duffy, Coatholm Primary will be meeting with Lynn and Jackie this afternoon to discuss effective early level transition in children’s numeracy learning and development.

Friday 29th 

Lynn will be attending a Transition Event, at HQ Coatbridge this morning.

Multi agency planning meeting for colleagues to roll out the Solihull Approach to Understanding your Child’s Behaviour in the centre this afternoon

 

What’s on week beginning 18th January 2016

  On Monday Claire Allan, ASNa will be joining the team to support the children, then Ann Greecan, ASNa will join Claire on the 25 th January 2016.

Monday 18th January 

Lynn will be supporting the staff and children in the birth to three nursery this week.

Bumblebee Group parents consultation – engaging in family learning, 11 am and 3.20 pm.

Lynne Adams, Specialist Epilepsy nurse will be in the nursery this afternoon.

Tuesday 19th January

Jennifer and Liz will be supporting in the early level playroom today.

Jackie will be delivering Play on Pedals to colleagues within NLC this morning.

TCIB will be installing a new projector for the smart board this morning in the early level playroom.

Wednesday 20th January 

Susan will be out the remainder of the week undertaking First Aid training, supporting in the Rainbow Room will be Jennifer and Liz.

Thursday 21st January

Elaine will be attending her training on Infant Mental Health, Jennifer will be supporting Elaine’s Welcome Group and Nurturing Early Readers this morning.

Lynn will be at the Civic Centre attending the Heads of Establishment meeting today.

Friday 22nd January

Jackie is on annual leave today.

Lynn will be out the centre all day, supporting will be Sandra Ferguson from Newmains Family Learning Centre.

 

BURNS DAY

The children will celebrating Burns Day on Monday 25th January, if possible could they wear something tartan a ribbon, shirt, sash, bobble or even a kilt.  Donations of shortbread or oat cakes for snack would be greatly apprectiated

 

Thank you to those parents and carers who came along to meet their child’s key worker to “Have your say” in the types of family learning you would like to us to plan over the year ahead.  Once all the information is collated we will then produce a yearly calendar of events.

Nancy Duncan, clerical assistant, will official retire week ending the 29th January 2016, we would like to take this opportunity to thank Nancy for all her support and commitment which she has provided to the centre.  Replacing Nancy on temporary basis on Monday 1st February will be Lorrraine Monaghan, Lorraine will work a Monday and Tuesday from 9 am until 5 pm and 9 am till 11 am on a Wednesday.

SEVERE WEATHER

In the event of severe weather we would ask you to check NLC website to ensue that the centre is opened.  Caretaking staff within their remit have the responsibility of ensuring that the paths from the inside gate to the entrance doors of each building remain clear, however they are not responsible for clearing nor gritting the car park.  Therefore, if you intend to drive to the centre please enter with due care and consideration and park only in the spaces provided and not along the pathway/fence of the birth to three building as the safety of all users is of paramount importance.

It may be good idea to telephone the centre to ensure that staff have made their way safely to work before setting off, as without the majority of staff present we would be unable to let you leave your child/ren for their session.  Or if the weather turns severe during your child’s sessions and we are forced to close, it is essential that admin staff have an up to date telephone contact number.

We thank you in advance of your co-operation and understanding during severe weather situations.

Nurturing Early Readers

        The children will have lots of fun exploring their chosen book for nurturing early readers.  They will be looking at the different characters, setting and problems within the story.

 

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Gillian’s group

 

 

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Nicola’s AM group
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Nicola’s PM group

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Emma’s group

 

 

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Carly’s AM group
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Carly’s PM group

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Elaine’s group

 

 

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Siobhan’s AM group
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Siobhan’s PM group

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What’s On Week Beginning 11th January 2016

Monday

Victoria McLeod will be joining us as our new Additional Support Needs Assistant within the Early Level Playroom in the morning.  We are looking forward to welcoming Victoria into the nursery.

We will also be joined by another Additional Support Needs Assistant over the next couple of weeks and will keep you updated on her arrival.

Caterpillar Group Parent Consultations 11am-11.40 & 3.20pm-3.55pm in Parents Room

Lynn will be in the Early Level Playroom all week

Vickie Scott Physiotherapist in Early Level Playroom a.m.

Tuesday

Jackie delivering Play on Pedals training to North Lanarkshire Council establishments

Jennifer and Liz supporting Early Level Playroom

Wednesday

Dragonfly Group Parent Consultations 11am-11.40 & 3.20pm-3.55pm in Parents Room

Thursday

Jennifer and Liz will be supporting the Early Level Playroom

Butterfly  Group Parent Consultations 11am-11.40 & 3.20pm-3.55pm in Parents Room

Friday

Ladybird Group Parent Consultations 11am-11.40 & 3.20pm-3.55pm in Parents Room