Ladywell
October 12th

The tap it shapes have been enjoyed by many this week. It is a great activity that develops the strength and control of fingers and hands as the pieces are quite small. Children have persevered to place the small pin through the hole in the wooden pieces and then hammer them down. We are planning to develop this interest in tools and hammering after the break.

Some children were hunting for mini beasts outside, turning over pieces of wood to see what they could find underneath. Staff helped turn over a larger piece of equipment and the children were astonished to find a mass of slugs underneath. They were able to watch them for some time and there was much discussion about their appearance and what they were doing. We were also able to look closely at other things we found in the garden using our magnifying posts.

Fantastic structures were being built in the garden using the outdoor blocks and crates. These were then used as imaginary vehicles which transported the children to different places like the zoo and Asda!

Enjoy the October break, nursery re-opens on Tuesday 23rd October.