This week we launched Word Boost within the setting. Word Boost allows us to aid and develop the children’s vocabulary by introducing specific words for the children to hear and hopefully allowing them to gain an understanding of these words through stories and their play. Each week the children will be read a story that relates to the specific topic we are learning about, this is currently Autumn. Within the story we shall pick out four key words for the children to hear and hopefully use in different situations. The children are encouraged to try and use these words as often as possible.

This week at story time we are reading What a Mess!! which is about a mouse and a bear playing inside their house due to the Autumn weather. As part of the story the words the practitioners are focusing on Swerve, Trembled, Enormous and Bustling.

Each week, a copy of the words are placed on the Word Boost displays. Keep a look out for these words and perhaps you can use them with your child outwith the ELC setting.

Miss McClory

Today was the first day we went out of the nursery to a small forest area within Blackburn. Within our small groups we built dens, climbed trees and explored the area to find some autumn items like leaves and sticks.

When in the woods the children talked about how the autumn weather had turned the leaves different colours and how they have fallen off the trees. ‘The leaves are now turning red, yellow and black.’ said Jessica and Zak.

The children enjoyed climbing the trees with James saying that he was a monkey swinging in the trees. Callum was sitting in the trees saying that this was his couch and he was watching everyone below him. Once they helped build a den, the children described how they would like to have a picnic with marshmallows, strawberries and sandwiches.
All the children then hunted for good sticks that would allow them to toast marshmallows on. Zak said he found an enormous stick which means its a really big stick.

Harris decided to hide on the trees saying ‘I am a chameleon and I am camouflaged which means I am invisible against the tree’.

Today showed the children showed  taking part in risky play, good investigation skills and fantastic team working. We hope to take more children out over the next few weeks but most of all they LOVED IT!!

Was a great day.

Miss McClory. Miss Clarke, Mrs Watson, Miss MacDonald, Mrs Buckle and Miss Bennett

This week in nursery we have been looking at mini beasts. There has been lots of investigation out in the garden looking at snails, wasps and ladybirds. The boys and girls have been enjoying searching for mini beasts too.

We would like to see if you can search for any mini beasts at home. We would love to see all your photos or drawings!

Have a great weekend!!

We look forward to another great week next week!

This week in nursery we have been busy getting back into our routine! We have enjoyed playing outdoors in the garden, which has had a wee clean up! We have also been enjoying taking part in risky play outside. We love climbing up the climbing frame and jumping off! Or even swinging from it! It is so much fun!

We hope you all have a wonderful weekend, hopefully the weather stays dry!

Welcome Back Everyone!

We have had a fantastic week back at nursery! All the staff have enjoyed listening to your stories about your Summer holidays. 

We would like to welcome all of our new boys and girls to our nursery, you have all been fantastic in settling in this week. We look forward to getting to know you better and sharing lots of great experiences with you and sharing your journey throughout nursery!

Please look out for updates on what we have been up to and events and dates for your diary.

Dates for your Diary

Monday 17th September – Holiday

Tuesday 18th September – Inservice (school closed to pupils)

Wednesday 19th September – Return to Nursery.

What a beautiful day for Sports Day!

We are so pleased the weather was nice for our sports day, we had a fantastic time!

A big WELL DONE to all the nursery boys and girls who took part in sports day , you were all amazing!

A big THANK YOU to all the parents and carers who came along to watch the children take part in their races!

Another big WELL DONE to the adults who took part in our space hopper race!

Have a look at some of our photographs from today.

• Over the next week it is forecast to be very warm and we remind all parents and carers to bring a sun hat with your child to nursery and for the children to come to nursery with sun scream on. Hopefully the weather lasts into the summer holidays too!
• Another reminder that our Moving on Celebration is on Wednesday 27th June 2018, come along to the main school entrance at 10am and 2pm. We look forward to celebrating with you!

See below for information about the nursery events this coming week:

Monday 25th June – sports day

On this day the children should come in sporty clothes, sun hats and with suncream applied. The sports will be held in the back school playground. Parents and Carers who have come to watch the sports should come to the school main entrance.

AM sports will be held at 9.30am

PM sports will be held at 2pm

Tuesday 26th June – information sessions for parents and carers of children returning to nursery in August

If your child is returning to nursery after the holidays we are holding a short meeting at 10.45am and 12.15pm to answer any questions and meet some of the nursery team for next session. Please come to the nursery door at these times.

Wednesday 27th June -moving on celebration

Please come to the school main entrance to celebrate the children moving on to their next year of education. We will be celebrating in the school hall at 10am and 2pm on Wednesday.

Thursday 28th June – Last day for afternoon children/New parent and carer meeting

Thursday will be the last day for our afternoon children. The nursery will finish at the usual time. If your child has medication in the nursery please make sure you collect it when you collect your child.

At 4.30pm parents and carers of children who will be starting for the first time with us in August have been invited to a short meeting. Please come to the school main entrance.

Friday 29th June – last day for morning children

Friday is the last day for the morning children. The nursery will finish at the usual time. If your child has medication in the nursery please make sure you collect it when you collect your child.

For your information. Week beginning 18.06.18