Some of the morning boys and girls were playing with plastic balls in the water tray, which led to a great discussion about what things might float and what might sink. Several different objects were brought to the water tray to try out, with a few surprising finds! This scientific exploration continued in the afternoon and so we decided we should explore more tomorrow with a wider selection of objects.

In the morning, outdoor play was spent in the glorious sunshine while afternoon outdoor play was shrouded in fog! The children loved the fact that, when they breathed out, they could see their breath and this led to their being several dragons running around outside! One lovely description of the weather was that it made everything look ‘soft’!

At group time we continued to practise our nativity songs. We are now on to song number 3!!

The children came in today with lots of stories about their holidays! They settled quickly back into the nursery routine, which was interrupted a little as everyone had to have their photographs taken. Lots of lovely, smiling photos taken!!

Both morning and afternoon children recycled different sizes and shapes of boxes to make musical instruments. They put some dry pasta inside the boxes then taped them shut – et voila! Shakers!!

The sun was shining today so we also managed to fit in outdoor playtime, then ended sessions by hearing our first song from this years’ nativity!!! Can’t wait!!

Lots of fun in the soft sand today and plenty of people practising their cutting skills in the messy room.

After a popular snack of toast and jam or margarine, another sunny day meant plenty of outdoor play and even more train tracks being built – but by the morning children this time!

Group time was spent choosing new library books, with lots of exciting stories heading home this week for bedtime reading!

Today the children had a go playing on the Cajon drums. These are box drums which originated in Peru. The children tried playing quietly and loudly, then had a go at tapping out the syllables in their names.

In the afternoon, we used our listening skills again when playing Musical Statues. The children were very good at standing very still!

The sun shone again so we had lots of outdoor fun. Some children used the outdoor bricks to make a brilliant train track then sat in the empty box, pushing each other along the tracks!