Sports Day has finished! Well done to everyone that took part.
The scores will be counted and there will be an announcement tomorrow morning.
Month: June 2020
NURSERY – Fun and Learning at Home
Good Morning
Here are some suggested activities to give a try.
Kim’s Game – Kim’s Game is a memory game using everyday items.
Collect 6 or so items from around your house and lay them out. Discuss each item with your child(ren) to see what they can tell you about them e.g. colours, purpose, texture, what it’s made from e.g. we use a spoon to eat food with or stir things, it’s silver, you hold it in your hand, it feels smooth, it’s made of metal, etc.
Once you have discussed all the items, ask the child(ren) to have a good look and to try to remember what items there are.
Then the child(ren) cover their eyes while the adult removes one item. The child(ren) need to guess what item is missing. Whoever gets it right, is the next person to hide an item, etc. Natural items can also be used when playing this game outdoors. L.I I am developing my concentration skills and memory.
Online games – Click on the following link to play online games which will develop many different skills. L.I I am developing problem solving strategies, navigation and co-ordination skills, as I play and learn with electronic games, remote control or programmable toys. https://pbskids.org/games/
Life Cycle – Jenson has been doing the butterfly project. “We have been looking after baby caterpillars, watching them eat and grow bigger, forming their chrysalis then emerge as beautiful butterflies for us to release. We have been reading The Very Hungry Caterpillar book, painting caterpillars and butterflies with handprints and learning all about the life cycle.” L.I I have observed living things in the environment over time and am becoming aware of how they depend on each other.
I know some other children in the nursery are doing this as well, it would be great to keep us updated on your learning journal. If you are interested in this, you could always learn more about this by reading a book about the life cycle or watching a video on YouTube.
#GlobalDayofParents – Monday was National Parents’ Day to recognise and appreciate parents for all that you do. We know how hard you work, especially so at the moment. Be kind to yourself and take a moment to recognise all that you do for your family, no matter how big or small it may seem.
All the Ladies at East Calder Nursery would like to say a HUGE thank you to our parent/carers, for all your hard work through this challenging time. You are doing an amazing job, teaching your child life skills, supporting your child when they need reassurance, creating memories your child will remember forever and soo much more! All the Ladies have loved seeing your updates on your Learning Journals. We are thinking of and missing all our families at East Calder.
Sports day – We are having a virtual sports day on Wednesday the 10th of June so next week the blog will only be updated with lots of sports day ideas from the Ladies. We will post these on Tuesday to allow you to get resources ready for Wednesday (don’t worry we have all had to improvise, please just use what you have got in your house). We would love you to join in the fun and share your sports day on your Learning Journal. L.I I am enjoying daily opportunities to participate in different kinds of energetic play, both outdoors and indoors. I am developing my fine and gross motor skills, coordination and balance.
Remember to have a look at http://blogs.glowscotland.org,uk/wl/snonursery for more learning at home ideas.
Take Care
EC Nursery Team
Sports Day is almost finished!
There is now less than one hour to get your Sports Day scores submitted. Sports Day will finish at 12 noon today.
Go Almondell! Go Calderhall! Go Langton! Go Oakbank!
Thursday Sports Day Update
This is your final chance to take part in our ‘At Home’ Sports Day. It is very close between the four houses and your scores could definitely put your house in to first place.
Our Sports Day will finish at 12 noon today. Make sure that you take part in the activities and submit your scores before 12 noon.
Go Almondell! Go Calderhall! Go Langton! Go Oakbank!
Wednesday Afternoon Sports Day Update
The lead has changed 4 different times since this morning. It is all very close and there isn’t a lot of time left. You could be the person that wins this Sport Day for your house! Make sure you take part!
Remember you only have until tomorrow (Thursday) at noon to complete the Sports Day activities and submit your scores.
Wednesday Morning Sports Day Update
Well done to the all the pupils that have already completed Sports Day.
There was a lot of score submissions for Langton yesterday afternoon which has put them in the lead. Calderhall, Almondell and Oakbank are within 20 points of Langton though. You only have until tomorrow (Thursday) at noon to complete Sports Day and submit your scores.
You can make the difference for your house!
Primary 6 and 7 Digital Careers Fayre
ECPS Digital Careers Fayre Reminder
We are still looking for videos from parents and families for our P6 and P7 digital Careers Fayre. If anyone would like to participate could they send in their video by Friday 5th June. All information including questions to discuss and email address to forward your videos are available on the attached document.
Many thanks Mrs Lewis, Mrs Stewart and Miss Young.
Tuesday Afternoon Sports Day Update
There is only 20 points between all four houses but Almondell has taken the lead!
Your house needs you!
NURSERY – Fun Learning at Home
Hello Everyone,
We hope you had a good weekend and enjoyed reuniting safely outdoors with family and friends.
Here are some new idea’s to share with the your child at home. Please continue to let us know how they get on through their Learning Journal. Enjoy!
New Life
The nursery ladies have been out walking and cycling and they have seen lots of new baby animals at Mill Farm and Lanthorne Pond. They have taken these photo’s to share with you.
Encourage your child to watch out for new animal life when outdoors and share your photo’s through Home Learning on your child’s Learning Journal. This activity encourages lots of discussion about animals, babies, families and new life as well as exercising outdoors and learning about technology. Give your child a camera or device to take photos and help them to upload them onto their Learning Journal’s.
You can extend this further by helping your child to search online for the names of animals e.g. Cygnet, Calf, Foal.
Can you name all the animals you find?
Do you know what a female cow, horse or swan is called?
Can you count how many babies the animals have had?
L.1. I am learning about where living things come from and about how they grow, develop and are nurtured.
Literacy
Access these links to further extend your child’s learning with baby animals.
Baby Animals Song click here
Farm Animals and their Babies Book click here
Fun with Fruit
Involve your child in choosing fruit/vegetables to make a nutritious smoothie or milkshake or keep the animal theme going and make a fruit dolphin!
L.1. Together we enjoy handling, tasting, talking and learning about different foods, discovering ways in which eating and drinking may help us to grow and keep healthy.
Salt Dough Decorations
The children enjoy baking and cooking at nursery and independently follow step by step instructions through picture and photo books.
Try this easy pictorial recipe to make salt dough decorations with your child, allowing their creativity to flourish when decorating them.
L.1. Inspired by a range of stimuli, I can express and communicate my ideas, thoughts and feelings through activities within art and design
Remember to have a look at http://blogs.glowscotland.org,uk/wl/snonursery for more learning at home ideas.
We look forward to seeing your photos and learning on your child’s Learning Journal’s.
EC Nursery Team
Sports Day Update – Tuesday Morning
Oakbank still has a very small lead over Almondell, Calderhall and Langton. You have until Thursday at noon to participate in Sports Day.
You house needs you! Let’s go!
