This week the children have started a self-service snack time. They decide when they would like to come for their snack and collect their plate and cup. They then look at the signs on the snack table to see what the choices are and how much of each they can take. They have even been practising pouring their own milk and water.

To practise their fine motor cutting skills, the children have been cutting out Valentine’s hearts and writing on them who they love. Someone even developed their ideas to stick two hearts together and add a strip of paper to the end to make a butterfly, which she decorated beautifully. We also made a big heart from everyone’s handprints.

The children have also been enjoying circle songs and games. They learned a new song called ‘Sandy Girl/Sandy Boy’. Each child has a go at being in the middle of the circle and at the end of the song they can choose someone that they love. They really enjoyed singing the song and having a turn.

Our Scotland rugby fans have been spurred on after watching the match at the weekend. One  of the boys was the Scotland Coach and he set up fantastic training circuits with his friends. They had a lot of fun keeping fit and developing their ideas. Fingers crossed the Scotland team are as well prepared for their next match!

Even though we have had some cold slushy weather this week, we have all wrapped up in our winter outdoor clothes to enjoy lots of slushy play outside. The children particularly enjoyed  puddle jumping in the muddy puddles. Some of the children set up a role play house in the garden and enjoyed pretending to make cups of tea and hot food to keep warm in the wintry weather. We were joined outside by a very friendly Robin Redbreast.

Our last day of this half term is tomorrow, Friday 11th February. We hope you all have a lovely holiday and we look forward to welcoming you back to Kingsland ELC on Tuesday 22nd February.