Since returning from the October school holiday break the children have been consolidating their numeracy skills. They have been learning to touch count, knowing that the last number they say is the amount they have. Many of the children are now graphically copying numerals in their play, which led on to making their own clocks and watches, sharing different times within their day.
Developing coin recognition in a playful way began with the creation of Shotts Nursery Shop, selling a variety of goods, however this very quickly changed into designing and planning for various foods to be sold in their new Café. Throughout this process the children, cooperated with one another,shopped and made their own foods, developed their early mark making skills whilst taking orders but above all they were learning through real life contextualised play. The children have been visiting local eateries, planning their journey, ordering from the menus and making new aquantencies in the community. And what a lovely gesture to have some homemade Romanian cake when the Cafe turned into a cake and coffee shop. It really was truly delicious.
The children’s interested in pouring and filing and transporting led to the development of larger sand area. Thanks to the local business of Cooper Brothers donating some recycled tyres, this has made a fabulous area.
The recent Story Massage training along with the Mindful Approaches games, has led to the together time room, being created into a wonderful space where the children can truly use a calm space throughout their session. This room can be viewed on @CentreShotts.
We hope that you have had an opportunity to take a closer look at the Kindness Tree which is growing beautifully with tender loving kind thoughts. I wonder what your own child has shared???
Wow, thank you all so much, mums, dads, grandparents and child minders for your continued engagement at the weekly Bookbug Family Sessions.
The children continue to use the outdoor learning opportunities daily regardless of the weather. The only problems encountered is that many of the children do not have spare clothes in their nursery bags when they get wet. It would be great if you could check to make sure your child has a full set of clothes in their bag.
As a team we have decided that we will now do a monthly up date of learning on the BLOG, along with the weekly What’s on and use TWITTER on a daily basis to update you . Follow us on @CentreShotts
Can we remind you of the following to help stop the spread of infection.
If your child is ill they must not attend nursery.
If your child becomes unwell whilst in our care, we will phone you to come and collect them.
If your child has had any symptoms of vomiting or diahorrea ( or both), it is essential that they do not attend until 48hrs after the symptoms have stopped.
If your child has had to receive Calpol prior to coming to nursery for a fever or being unwell, then they should remain at home.
Watch out for December issue of the Nursery Newsletter, which will be available mid week.
