Entries by Shazeda Begum

Early Reading Skills – How you can help at home?

We are using the Little Wandle Phonics scheme to help us to learn early reading skills and are currently working on Phase 1. I have attached a leaflet for parents to read. There are some useful tips on how you can help your child at home to develop important skills for reading. I hope you […]

Happy New Year!

As we embark on a brand new year, it brings us immense joy to extend warm wishes to all the parents out there. Happy New Year to you all! This week, our young learners are diving into the traditional tale of “The Three Little Pigs.” The classic story not only captivates their imagination but also […]

Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

This week we are learning to sing aloud the song Twinkle Twinkle Little Star for our upcoming Nativity performance which will take place on Monday 18th December at 10am. Please help your child to sing the song aloud at home. I have attached the link here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnLpNh10Sq4 and the lyrics are below: Twinkle, twinkle, little […]

The Snowman

This week our nursery buzzed with excitement as our little ones enjoyed a day filled with snowy fun inspired by “The Snowman” story. The children crafted their own snowmen using cotton balls, buttons, and colorful paper. We used the Tales Toolkit to retell the story and we also carried out a melting snowman science experiment. […]

Songs to practice at home

Please help your child to learn to sing these songs at home for our upcoming nativity on Monday 18th December at 10am Top hall. All parents/ carers are welcome to attend and watch our lovely performance. Donkey plodding  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1vHUKUE_Ks The Virgin Mary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8T0eZ6wkcko Jingle bells  https://www.twinkl.co.uk/go/resource/tgv2-t-02-jingle-bells-christmas-carol-with-british-sign-language-bsl-video Rudolph the red nosed reindeer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozLjM2qUyT0 Santa got stuck […]

Introducing our Tales Toolkit to the nursery setting!

We are now using the Tales Toolkit in our nursery setting. We use 4 main areas to retell the story. These include: characters/ setting/ problem and solution. This magical toolkit not only kindles the joy of storytelling but also works wonders in promoting speaking and listening skills among the children. The children eagerly wait for […]

How to catch a star

This week in nursery our little explorers have been on an exciting journey through the pages of the enchanting book, “How to Catch a Star” by Oliver Jeffers. This week was filled with wonder and discovery as we delved into the world of the determined little boy who dreams of catching a star. We carried […]

Early Years and KS1 Nativity  

Dear Parents/Carers,    I am very pleased to invite you to our Nativity 2023. We will be celebrating Christmas by singing lots of special songs for you.   Please join us on:   Monday 18th December at 10:00am     If you would prefer your child not to participate, please speak with your Class Teacher. Alternative arrangements will be made […]

Peace at Last

This week in nursery we explore the tale “Peace at Last”. Through interactive activities, these young nursery learners delve into the characteristics and habitats of bears, forging a connection between the fictional world of Mrs Bear and the real wonders of these creatures. Guided by their adults, the nursery children embark on a journey of […]