Hi Everyone,

I know you all love to play with the lego in the nursery. So, if you have some at home then use your imagination and be creative with your lego bricks. Upload photos of your creations here.

Here is some handy online instructions to become a lego master! https://www.mykidstime.com/things-to-do/master-builder-lego-instructions-how-to/

Or watch your favourite lego action figures here https://www.lego.com/en-gb/campaign/kids/cityadventures

Have a Lego fantastic day! Jen

Hi Children,

I will be making a chocolate cake today to celebrate this occasion, will you?

Here is a recipe if you fancy a go –  https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/easy-chocolate-cake

Check out this poem from the author of We are going on a bear hunt. Chocolate cake by Michael Rosen, Its quite entertaining!

Enjoy your day, Jen

Hi everyone,

Wha’ts your favourite green drink? Mine is apple juice!

Green juice is part of your 5 a day. What fruit and vegetables do you enjoy? Do you like mixing them up in a Smoothie?

Here is some smoothie recipes which is great for getting in your healthy fruit and vegetables. https://www.myfussyeater.com/four-healthy-smoothies-kids/

Have a great day, Jen

Hi Children,

Today is a great day to celebrate our Scottish wildlife and to appreciate our Squirrels, in particular our native red squirrel.

Our red squirrel’s are in danger.  Check this video out, to find out Why they are in danger! https://youtu.be/uIGkiK3TngQ

This site has some fun activities and colour in sheets to print off if you like https://scottishsquirrels.org.uk/

Have a great day, Jen

Hello Children,

Who loves cheese? Who dislikes cheese? I love cheese and crackers with a dollop of chutney!

Check out DJ scratchy singing about cheese! https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/watch/dj-scratchy-bun-and-cheese-rhyme

Then go Down to the Farm with the BBC and find out how to make cheese! https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b09vffqy/down-on-the-farm-series-3-18-sheep-and-cheese

Have a cheesy day! Jen

Hi children,

Its a popping kind of day!! What’s your favourite kind of popcorn? Sweet, salted, toffee? its a tough choice, I like a mix of sweet and salted.

Check out this quiz on Cbeebies and this podcast to find to find out how popcorn is made-

https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/puzzles/do-you-know-popcorn-cake-quiz

https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/radio/do-you-know-popcorn

Enjoy your Popcorn!, Jen

Hello Children,

Lets celebrate Winnie the Pooh! Who is your favourite character from Winnie the Pooh? I personally love Tigger as he is always so happy and full of bounce.

Here is a one of the many stories of Winnie the pooh. Its all about a Royal Birthday, please have a read or share your favourite story here.

https://youtu.be/t2tSqyVJC7M

Or if you prefer take a look at the Disney website and view some of the Winnie the Pooh shorts.

https://disneynow.com/shows/collection/winnie-the-pooh-shorts

Have a Tiggertastic Bouncing day, Jen.

Hi Children,

Today is national dress up your pet day. All the staff in the nursery have dogs, some like to dress up and others don’t. Take a look at this sway attached below to find out about our pets! It will give you a giggle and please join in by posting photos of your pets. Have fun, Jen.

National dress up your pet day!

14th January 2021

Go to this Sway

Today is National Rubber Ducky day!!! 

National Rubber Ducky Day

There is also a podcast on the cbeebies website with Molly and Mack, about a duck race. https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/radio/molly-and-mack-duck-race

Maybe today you could do some water play and splash around with your bath toys and rubber ducks! Enjoy, Jen.