There was a lot of excitement in the nursery this afternoon as we received a parcel addressed to the nursery saying “Urgent, Open Immediately”. When we opened it with the children they were happy to see 5 little caterpillars in 2 different tubs.

We will be watching their progress over the next few weeks and will keep you up to date of your little friends on here.

As part of the belated World Book Day the nursery children had the pleasure of judging each classes decorated door related to a book. Their opinions were listened to by the children putting the thumbs up if they liked the doors.

I hope you are all having a lovely time playing in the snow outside.

Here are some activities that you could do inside if are too cold after playing outside. Parents/ Carers just click on the link below.

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Have fun and remember you can keep us up to date with what you are doing through your online learners journals

We hope you are all having a fun and safe snow day!  As you know we really like getting out and about in all weathers so here are some things you could do if you are out in the snow today and tomorrow:

1.  Look for animal footprints in the snow, also look at and compare your family’s footprints.  Use size words and look at shoe patterns.
2. Catch a snowflake and look at it carefully – talk about what you can see.
3. Go sledging – who can go furthest on the sledge?
4. Build a snow man, count out 5 buttons, measure it’s height compared to yours, make a small, medium and large snowman.
5. Use a stick to write your name in the snow, draw a snow picture (if you’re quick enough before the snow fills it in again!!)

If you prefer to stay inside enjoy some family fun:

1.  Make a bird feeder – here is a useful link for ideas – https://www.thespruce.com/bird-feeders-for-kids-to-make-2764688
2. Play games using dice – practise recognising the dice patterns without counting.
3. Help make some hot chocolate or even the lunch / dinner – practise spreading and cutting – talk about what you are doing.
4. Remember tomorrow is world book day – read stories together and talk about what happens.
5. Make play dough and build an indoor snowman – http://www.bestrecipes.com.au/recipe/no-cook-play-dough-L2119.html

Most of all have fun with your family and we would love to see some pictures on your Learning Journals of your snow day antics!!

The nursery children enjoyed participating in some art work in the outside environment at the Lanthorn woods. They made some clay faces on the trees using natural materials for the different features they found in the woods.