(Tuesday and Wednesday)

The paper making was a success! The bairns were very excited to see if the pulp had dried and carefully pulled it away from the cloths trying not to tear it. They found some leaves from the garden and fading valentines day flowers for printing using the hammers and rolling pins to see if the colours would come on to their paper. ‘The pink is there and my flower is squishy now.’  We explored the differences between hitting harder and softer with the hammer and how the colours were different because of this.

(Wednesday)

Claire came for a Bookbug story and rhyme session starting off with a very energetic ‘Shake Shake Shake and Stop‘ to help everyone get ready for sitting and  listening to the story ‘Who’s next, Guess who.‘ The bairns were invited to guess which animal was coming next using the clues in the corner of each page. The session finished off with the usual favourites 5 fat peas, Jelly on a plate and the Grand old Duke of York. The bairns joined in with the actions and  words and were happy to collect a sticker from Claire at the end.

(Thursday)

Challenges! ‘Can you jump over all the cups?’ ‘How many did you knock down?’

(Tuesday – Friday)

Magnets have continued into this week and we have seen a lot of creative play. Some of the bairns have revisited jumping from the blocks and sharing their techniques with their peers. ‘I do It lik dis we my feet together.’ ‘Swinging your arms makes you go higher.’

Magnets (Monday-Friday)

The bairns have been exploring all things ‘Magnet’ this week. They have used them in different ways to make shapes, numbers, buildings, rockets, cages and more!

On Tuesday we received a very kind donation of playdoh, everyone got stuck in to see what was in the box and to make their own creations as well as using the tools that were included.

(Monday – Thursday) Our wobble board has been very popular this week, being used as a bridge, a tunnel, a skateboard, surfboard and a bed!

(Wednesday) The bairns have been using their senses to smell, touch and taste some citrus and tropical fruits. Lemons, limes, clementines, blood oranges, pomelo, passion fruit and mango.

‘It smells lik my yogurt.’ ‘I like it it’s sweet.’ ‘Dis is spicy, so spicy.’ ‘It smells sour.’ ‘Dis one feels squishy.’

(Wednesday) I got a few helpers asking if they could shred paper with me. Following a chat about how we used the paper for bedding for the hens and sorting paper and cardboard in a different bin from plastic, cans and glass the question was raised. ‘how do you get paper?’ We watched a clip on the board, from the trees getting cut down, being shredded, made into pulp with water then into sheets and left to dry into paper. I suggested we could have a go using the shredded paper. I will add the results to next weeks blog.

(Monday to Friday) More fun and games over the week.

Hope you all have a lovely long weekend.

 

 

STEM (Monday -Friday)

Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths in Early years is all about exploration and discovery, allowing the bairns to make sense of and gain a deeper understanding of the world around them.

Garden spring clean (Tuesday)

With the lovely week of weather we started the spring clean of the garden cupboards. We found the bird feeder cages during the tidy so made some tasty treats for the hungry birds the bairns spotted sitting on the fence.

Bookbug (Wednesday)

Everyone enjoyed ‘One, two, buckle my shoe’ and ‘If you’re happy and you know it’ Claire asked the bairns to add their own ideas and we all joined in with the actions. ‘Love monster and the last Chocolate’ by Rachel Bright was the story for the session, all about sharing with others. The bairns always look forward to the lycra sheet coming out to do Pea Pod Press, Side to Side, and the Grand Old Duke of York.

Firepit (Thursday)

We revisited the firepit safety, marking off the sand circle to show where we should stay out of while the fire is on and only come in it if an adult asks. The bairns used the fire starter flint and steel to get a spark to start the fire. They enjoyed a couple of toasted mini mallows after all their hard work and great listening.

Independence Skills (Monday – Friday)

Promoting independence in early years helps bairns develop confidence, self esteem and critical thinking skills.

Playpark visit (Thursday)

Happy valentines Day!

Love has been in the air all week, through activities, provocations, messages and snacks! It has been lovely hearing about all the ways the bairns love you.

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Projector (Tuesday-Friday)

The bairns have been exploring light and shadow using a projector.  They have used coloured shapes to create buildings.  We laminated some blank laminating pouches and the bairns used whiteboard markers to make pictures.  Some of the bairns are really interested in big numbers, especially over 100,000 and using numbers on the projector was another way to extend this interest.

Galleys (Monday-Friday)

While waiting for lunch, the bairns wanted a challenge.  We pulled up an image of a galley on the smart board and they went about creating their own.  Each bairns chose their own materials – duplo, kapla blocks, magnetic cubes, magnet tiles and more.  They discussed shape, length, height and design.

Outdoor Play (Wednesday-Friday)

Our outdoor play this week has involved watering the polycrub, playing in the muddy puddle, creating in the mud kitchen and exploring water play.

Technology (Monday-Friday)

The bairns have been interested in exploring Google Maps to see if they can find their way from nursery to home.  We also use technology to order our snack from Tesco.  The bairns choose their snack items from a list on the iPad.  Constructing models at the workbench is also part of the technology curriculum.

Games in the Hall (Monday and Friday)

We have continued to use the hall for games after the bairns’ interest in Jumpstart January.  We built an obstacle course for the bairns including balancing, rolling, throwing and weaving.

Play and Learning (Monday-Friday)

Here is a selection of our play and learning from the week.