This week in the nursery we have been learning about Diwali which is the Hindu festival of lights. The children watched some DVD clips about the festival and have been drawing mehndi patterns at the art table. At key group time we talked with the children about firework safety and they created firework paintings in the art area. The children built their own den in the nursery garden and have been building boats in the construction area. The children have also been interested in making treasure maps and telescopes. These interests have led us to look at life on the water with the theme of pirates and ships.