And so the learning continues

Over the previous couple of  weeks the children have been exploring line and pattern.  They have demonstrated that they can follow vertically and horizontally using a tartan plaid as a visual stimulus.

Using ICT to research their own clan tartan a number of children have creatively designed their own, where others have explored pattern making using sensory materials. Why not stop and have a look on the display wall.

 

Cooking and baking experiences have been extremely popular. This has enabled the children to explore print, quantities and above all develop skills for life using real tools and implements.  We hope you have all enjoyed tasting their finish product.  It was lovely to see a mum being invited by their child to join in this experience and share their learning together.

Our plans are now firmly in place for our transition  with Dykehead Primary School which we are so proud of with our theme being “transition for families”.Information from St Patricks Primary and Stane Primary will be given direct from the school.

And so to our Tartan Day, an accumulation of the children’s learning throughout the month.  We learnt new songs, read stories in Scots, found out where Scotland was and in particular that they lived in a village called Shotts.

Many of the children are experiencing difficulties when getting themselves ready for outdoor learning, therefore we would like to ask your assistance in helping to practice these skills with your children at home and more importantly when you are dropping them off and picking them up. Please can you check that your child’s clothing is clearly labelled with their name and they have a full set of clothing in their nursery bag. Any hats, gloves and scarfs left behind can be found in the spare hat and glove box in the cloakroom.

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This is just a small snapshot of the the learning as we are now going to be using Twitter @CemtreShotts to share the children’s learning on a daily basis rather than uploading pictures on the BLOG. The BLOG will continue to be used to share on a weekly basis what’s on throughout the week.

We hope that the children will enjoy the Yoga sessions over the next four weeks. Please remember to pay your £1 to Isabel or Lynn on a weekly basis.

The weekly  Bookbug family sessions continue to be really well attended. This block we are reading the story of “Whatever Next”by Jill Murphy. Remember this session is opened to all family members and childminders. It’s great to see so many dads supporting their children during these opportunities.

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What’s on 27th January 2019

Thank you to everyone who has so kindly donated an item to the children’s snack basket last week, it really does help to provide the children with a nutritious well balanced snack during their session.

We are continuing to offer the children some hot toast in the morning and a small sandwich  with a carton of milk during our soft start Welcome Times.

Monday 27th January 2019

Amanda is on annual leave today.

 

Tuesday 28th January 2019

Caterpillar Group Family Bookbug session, all children should be accompanied by a family member or childminder to enjoy this fun filled session with Elaine and Kirsty. 8.45 am and 1.05 pm.

Anne our link educational psychologist will be in the centre today.

Carrine physio will be in the centre this afternoon

Lynn will be in the Rainbow Room all day.

Shannon NC Childcare and Education Student will be joining the centre today to undertake her practical placement.

Wednesday 29th January 2019

Yoga with Mary will commence today, 10.30 am and 1.10pm  Please check with your child’s key worker which building they should be collected from in the morning and which building they should be dropped off in the afternoon. Please hand your £1 to Isabel or Lynn for the session

Thursday 30th January 2019

Languageland session with Isabel 10 am and 2.30 pm

Friday 31st January 2019

Head of establishments  from the cluster nurseries will be visiting the centre this afternoon to meet with Lynn.