Inveralmond Early Years Centre and Ladywell Nursery School

Songs and Rhymes for December

JINGLE BELLS

Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way;

Oh, what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh! Hey!

Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way;

Oh, what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh!

You put your right hand up(wave), You put your right hand down.

You put your left hand up(wave), You put your left hand down.

Both hands up and down, roll them round and round.

Up and down and round and round and clap and touch the ground

FATHER CHRISTMAS(tune:Frere Jaques)

Father Christmas, Father Christmas

He got stuck, he got stuck

Coming down the chimney, coming down the chimney,

What bad luck, what bad luck.

S-A-N-T-A (tune:Bingo)

I know a man with a bright red coat and Santa is his name oh

S-A-N-T-A   S-A-N-T-A   S-A-N-T-A

And Santa is his name oh

I know a man with a bright red coat and big black boots and Santa is his name oh

S-A-N-T-A   S-A-N-T-A   S-A-N-T-A

And Santa is his name oh

I know a man with a bright red coat and big black boots and a long white beard and Santa is his name oh

S-A-N-T-A   S-A-N-T-A   S-A-N-T-A

And Santa is his name oh

I know a man with a bright red coat and big black boots and a long white beard and a fluffy hat and Santa is his name oh

S-A-N-T-A   S-A-N-T-A   S-A-N-T-A

And Santa is his name oh

I know a man with a bright red coat and big black boots and a long white beard and a fluffy hat and a sack of toys(for the girls and boys) and Santa is his name oh

S-A-N-T-A   S-A-N-T-A   S-A-N-T-A

And Santa is his name oh

TWINKLE TWINKLE CHRISTMAS STAR

 Twinkle twinkle, Christmas star

How I wonder what you are

Santa needs your shining light

Help him on his way tonight

Twinkle twinkle, Christmas star

How I wonder what you are

5 CHRISTMAS CRACKERS

5 Christmas crackers in our hand

Choose one, pull one, it goes………BANG!

4 Christmas crackers in our hand

Choose one, pull one, it goes………BANG!

3 Christmas crackers in our hand

Choose one, pull one, it goes………BANG!

2 Christmas crackers in our hand

Choose one, pull one, it goes………BANG!

1 Christmas crackers in our hand

Choose one, pull one, it goes………BANG!

Story of the Month for December

Our Story of the month for December is

Goodnight Santa by Michelle Robinson and Nick East

Week one-naming words

tree   lights   tinsel   stocking    bauble   Santa   reindeer   sleigh   presents   choir

From Josie Hervey, Visiting Teacher for Vision Impairment (VTVI).

Dear parents,

You probably already know that the  Guide Dogs do a lot more than just provide guide dogs for people who are severely sight impaired! They do a lot of work helping children with all levels of VI learn how to get around safely and develop life skills.

I’ve just been sent this information which might be useful for you.

Guide Dogs have developed some free online resources containing information, guidance and activities to help support children’s early years habilitation development through play. Which can be found at:-

https://www.guidedogs.org.uk/getting-support/information-and-advice/learning-through-play

Guide Dogs are also developing habilitation group sessions, My Time to Play, for children aged 0-4. Due to COVID restrictions these will be virtually in the first instance. More information can be found at

https://www.guidedogs.org.uk/getting-support/information-and-advice/learning-through-play

families can contact our central advice line to register interest (0800 781 1444) or if you have any specific questions around the group in Scotland please contact the team at CYP.Scotland @guidedogs.org.uk

Best wishes,

Josie

Please follow the links below to access the action plans relating to the School Improvement Plan

2020-21 IEYC SIP Action Plan

2020-21 LNS SIP Action Plan

Guidance from

The Child Accident Prevention Trust

Watch out for dangerous toys this Christmas

Lots of us will be doing our shopping online this Christmas thanks to Covid-19 restrictions and shop closures.

Buying presents online – especially children’s toys – can also be a great way to discover some bargains and save money.

However, the number of dangerous toys sold online to unsuspecting families is on the increase – so it’s good to be aware when buying presents this year.

For example, did you know that if you buy a toy from a third party seller via one of the well-known online marketplaces, it might not meet UK safety standards?

Online marketplaces are simply offering a shop window to sellers around the world and aren’t legally required to check if a toy is safe before allowing it to be sold.

Some of these toys may be dangerous and, as a result, could cause serious injuries to children.

Dangers can include:

• Magnets so strong they can burn through the gut if swallowed
• Long cords which can strangle a child
• Dangerous levels of chemicals
• Small parts that can choke or suffocate
• Easy access to button batteries that can get stuck in a child’s food pipe, cause internal bleeding and even death.

The Child Accident Prevention Trust is sharing tips to help everyone buy toys safely this Christmas.

If you are able to, they suggest parents buy direct via the websites of well-known brand names.

Or if you’re buying from an online marketplace, enter a reputable brand name when you search for the toy you want to be sure it’s safe.

Remember, toys aren’t checked for safety before they’re sold by an online marketplace.

If the price seems too good to be true, it probably is – it costs manufacturers money to make toys safe. Try to find something you can be more sure about.

Keep in touch for more safety tips www.facebook.com/ChildAccidentPreventionTrust

Shop safely and have a very happy Christmas!

This week in I.E.Y.C we have been watching the birds in our garden.  We have been feeding them to attract them, then the children have been making charts to see what type of birds visit our garden.  We have seen magpies, blackbirds, sparrows, seagulls and a Robin.  We watched a a you tube video and learned lots of names of other birds.  We love the peacock and some children have been drawing and making their own peacocks.

Following on from potion and spell making over the Halloween period the children have taken part in a few scientific experiments.  Making volcanoes and lava lamps were the most popular.

We have spent some time discussing how tall we are and putting different objects in height order.  We drew round the children and have a height chart in the Nursery.  The children have been using lots of different mathematical language during these activities.

We have been working hard on pattern this week and a lot of the children have grasped the concept of continuing patterns and making their own patterns.   This would be something you could try at home to support you children’s learning.

Week beginning November 23rd

Rhyme of the Week

We are going to focus on each rhyme for two weeks from now on to allow children to become fully confident in their knowledge of the rhyme. This is responding to feedback from the nursery practitioners who think a second week of  will be beneficial in consolidating the children’s fluency with each rhyme.

“Rhymers will be readers, its that simple” Mem Fox

1.2.3.4.5

Once I caught a fish alive

6.7.8.9.10

Then I let it go again.

Why did you let it go?

Because it bit my finger so!

Which finger did it bite?

This little finger on my right.

Story of the Month

The Three Billy Goats Gruff

Week 4-Sequencing and Storytelling

Who was in the story?   Where were they?   What were they doing?

How did the story start?

And then/next?

What happened at the end?

I wonder what happened next?

Which part of the story did you like best?

Week beginning November 16th

Story of The Month

The Three Billy Goats Gruff

Week 3-action words

cross   trip-trap    growled  trembled  gobble  eat   jumped

hit  fell

Rhyme of The Week

1,2,3,4,5,

Once I Caught a Fish Alive

Remember to learn to count backwards as well as forwards!

This week in Inveralmond the children have been building their own assault course in the garden.   Working together, risk assessing and challenging themselves physically.

Lots of children enjoyed listening to the story The Billy Goats Gruff and have been acting it out themselves with puppets

We have also been taking part in yoga and ballet

.

I wonder if you enjoyed watching fireworks from your window last night?

Or maybe you were outside wrapped up in your warm coat, hat and gloves.

Some of the bangs, crackles and pops were very loud weren’t they?

I saw some lovely patterns and colours in the sky.