The children were practising their throwing skills yesterday at gym. They were throwing the bean bags to their partners and then trying to knock down the skittles too. There were so many of them that got strikes!! They also enjoyed showing the adults how fast they could run too.
On Tuesday we made slime. The children were so good at recognising the quantity of ingredients that we needed. They were really good at waiting patiently and taking turns of mixing and pouring the ingredients and glitter into thew bowls. They all loved playing with the slime after it was made.
On Monday the children coming to nursery dressed up. We made potions and had lots of fun mixing everything together. The children enjoyed being outside and running around, playing lots of different games with each other. We also loved doing signalong, where we were learning the different signs for food!
We all like to go on adventures in the community beyond the school grounds if we get a chance. Last week we went on a walk in the Stromfirth road and went off-road to see what we could find. The bairns were very excited when they found a rabbit burrow and enjoyed listening to the sound of the ‘waterfall’. The looked up close at the tiny heather blooms and took turns of clambering on a big rock ‘horse’. Stones were upturned in the successful hunt for bugs, and there was plenty excitement and future plans to return, with the hope to see if the rabbit is at home on the next visit.
This week we had a walk to the beach at the Taing which was the first time the new starts had been there with the Whiteness ELC. Collecting sea glass and throwing pebbles into the sea were the favourite activities. We saw a Shetland bumble bee on a purple flower on the verge and heard more trickling water noises in the ditches.
Staff reinforce road safety rules as we go along and all the bairns paid attention and listened well. 
We went for a morning walk in the Stromfirth road and were very lucky to meet local crofter George who had his sheep in pens waiting to be sheared. George showed us a lamb and we were all able to feel its fleece which was so soft. Sheepdog ‘Tibb’ was let out of the pick-up and we all got to stroke her.
We have enjoyed learning about caterpillars this week at nursery. The children have enjoyed watching our own caterpillars grow and get bigger, they are very excited for when they turn into butterflies. We have been making a big caterpillar for the wall display this week. The children enjoyed cutting, sticking and colouring in a circle to make the caterpillar bigger. Some of the children enjoyed the playdough and making caterpillars with it and some enjoyed copying different kinds of butterflies from the ipad and drawing them. They all done so well and took their time 🙂
The new P1 really enjoyed spending the afternoon with their buddies. The buddies set up a treasure chest hunt for them to find different things round the school grounds. They even designed a map to help them spot where different things were. They all really enjoyed their time together!!
Some caterpillars have arrived this morning. The children were very excited to see them and are excited to watch them grow into butterflies.
We had a special visit yesterday in the nursery! One of the children released a creel with their uncle at the weekend. They were very excited to come and show everyone at nursery what had been caught. The children were excited to see some crabs, hermit crab and a star fish!!! Thanks for bringing these in to show us before releasing them back into the sea!
The children had such a busy day on Friday. They all enjoyed dressing up with the different costumes. They learned where the Queen lives and were able to tell us some of the jobs that she has to do. We then had some fun dancing and playing party games after snack. The children enjoyed showing off their dance moves. Followed by a special snack made from the canteen ladies!
We even had a special visit from the Queen herself!!
