We have been learning about Scotland. We made tartan patterns, Scottish flags and kilts. We listened to a story about Robert Burns. To celebrate his birthday we had haggis, neeps and tatties for snack and we learned how to do Scottish dancing.
Author: Mrs McNee
Winter
We have been learning about winter. We learned that when it is really cold water turns to ice and when it gets warmer it melts. We made ice paints to make pictures with. We added a little paint to some water in small paper cups and then put them in the freezer. The children thought they looked like lollipops! We also learned that because the ground is frozen it is hard for the birds to find food to eat. We found a recipe and learned how to make bird cakes which we then hung on the trees in the garden so that the birds would have something to eat. See the link below if you want to use the recipe at home.
We had great fun playing in the snow.
http://www.rspb.org.uk/youth/makeanddo/activities/birdcake.aspx
Afternoon Children Santa Pictures
Morning Children Santa Pictures
Dates To Remember
Christmas Social Evening
Thursday 13th December
6.30pm-8.00pm
All parents, carers and friends of the centre are invited. Free refreshments, nearly new, toys & books, raffle, tombola, guess the number of sweets, crafts & knitting, reindeer dust and showing of the Nursery Nativity will all be available on the night so come along and join us.
Magic Mac
Back by popular demand! Magic Mac will be making an appearance in Nursery on Monday 17th December to entertain the morning and afternoon sessions.
Nursery Christmas Parties
This years parties will be held on Thursday 20th December when we are hoping that a very special guest will be able to join us.
AM Nursery Party
9.30am -11.30am
Parents are invited to come along at 10.35am
PM Nursery Party
1.00pm -3.00pm
Parents are invited to come along at 2.35pm
Tickets cost £2 and are available from the office.
We would all like to say a Very Merry Christmas from all the staff at Knightsridge Early Centre
Nativity Rehearsals
We have been very busy in nursery this week practicing for our nativity.
Teeth
Recently in the nursery we have been learning about how to clean our teeth and why we need to look after them. The Childsmile team came to the nursery to paint the children’s teeth with fluoride varnish. Fluoride varnish provides extra protection against tooth decay when used in addition to brushing. Please see link below.
Diwali
We celebrated Diwali in the nursery. We made firework pictures, wrapped presents and listened to the story of Rama and Sita. we also had fun making dance sticks and dancing with them. The link below is to the story we read about Rama and Sita
Two family support workers deliver the following groups
What’s on at Knightsridge Early Years Centre?
Monday
Peep 2 & Tweenies
9.15-11.00 & 1.00-3.00
Messy Babies
1.00-2.00
Tuesday
Baby Massage
9.00-11.00 & 1.00-3.00
Peep 4
9.15-10.15 & 12.45-1.45
Wednesday
Polish Peep
9.15-10.00
Incredible years 9.00-11.00
Peep 3 12.45-1.30
Baby Drop In 1.00-.300
Thursday
In-Betweenies
9.15-11.00 & 1.00-3.00
Baby Peep
1.00-2.00
Well Baby Clinic
Last Thursday of every month. 10.45-11.45
Friday
Peep 1
9.30-10.30
All Stars
9.30-11.30
What is peep?
Peep is an interactive group for both parent/carer and child. It combines, story, songs and a small activity. Peep offers lots of support for both parent/carer and child, learning and growing together. Peep is free to all age groups!
What is In-Betweenies?
Children can enjoy opportunities to play both indoors and outdoors with a variety of activities. Children will have the opportunity to socialise with other children. A small snack is provided for children and parent/carers can enjoy a tea or coffee. This session cost 50p per child to attend. Suitable for 1-3 years.
What is Messy Babies?
Parent/Carers can bring their babies to this group. Babies will have the opportunity to explore all their senses as they explore messy play. There will be lots of opportunities for babies to feel new textures, be creative and have fun. Messy play is free! Suitable for 6 months +
What is Incredible Years?
Incredible years is a course for parents/carers who may benefit from support with children’s behaviour. During the weekly course, a crèche is provided for your child, should you require. This is a great opportunity to receive support from others and enjoy learning together. You are required to book yourself onto this course, it’s free to attend!
What is Baby Massage?
Baby Massage, is a useful resource for all parents. With a range of benefits including, colic, promoting routines to help babies sleep and providing a new bonding experience with your baby. You are required to book onto baby massage. Free to attend! Suitable from birth.
What is All Stars?
This is a supervised play session for children who are ready to transition to nursery. A fantastic opportunity for children to learn the routine of nursery, become familiar with new adults and children. You are required to book your child onto a waiting list for this group. Suitable for children who are turning 3 years in the next term.
What is Well Baby Clinic?
This clinic provides an opportunity to have your baby weighed and consult with a local health visitor. Suitable from birth.
What is Baby Drop in? For babies who are not yet walking. Providing babies a space to roll around, stretch and explore in a cosy play space. Tea/coffee and chats for parents. Cost 50p! Suitable from birth.
For any furthers details of any of the groups above please contact
01506 444970