This term our topic is ‘In The Jungle’ we will be learning all about the different animals that live in the jungle and what they like to eat. This week our story of the week is ‘Monkey Puzzle’ and we have been learning about what monkey’s like to eat and what environment they like to live in. The children have also been trying different fruit in the classroom and using their senses to describe the taste of each fruit. In Maths, we have been learning about different 2D shapes and describing their properties as well as singing our counting songs.
Dear Parents,
As we approach the Easter holidays, we would greatly appreciate it if you could capture moments of your children engaging in activities during the break. You can either email the photos to me or print them out. We would love for the children to share what they did with their family over the holidays. This could include activities such as: shopping trips, visits to the library, a trip to the local supermarket, a visit to the Vauxhall farm (which is free for everyone), or a day at the park.
In addition, we kindly ask that you practice writing your child’s name together, as we will be focusing on writing skills during the summer term in preparation for your child going into Reception in September 2025. If your child is not yet ready to write their name, that is perfectly fine; they will do so when they are ready. Please practice holding a pen or pencil with them and drawing shapes.
Another fun activity we encourage is for your child to create a cultural story box. They can share where they are from and highlight any special foods they enjoy. This will help support their communication and language skills.
Please see the examples below for further inspiration.
Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to hearing all about your child’s experiences!
The Nursery Team
This week the children have been learning more about why some people might celebrate Easter. We have been making Easter bonnets for their parade, which will take place next Wednesday 2nd April at 2.15pm, and we will be finishing for the half-term holidays next Friday 4th April at 2pm. Please ensure you collect your child on time.
Lyrics for the Easter assembly songs
Thank you,
The Nursery Team
This week in nursery, we’ve had so much fun reading the story “We’re going on an Egg Hunt”. The children have been busy designing and painting eggs, as well as creating a variety of wonderful pictures. We’ve also been practicing counting to 10 and enjoying singing some catchy number nursery rhymes.
The lovely weather has allowed us to explore outside, where the children have had a blast playing with sand, water, and mud!
Please take a look at some of the pictures.
Polite Reminder: This Friday is Red Nose Day! The children are welcome to wear their own clothes and make a voluntary £1 donation.
Thank you for your continued support!
The Nursery Team
The children have really enjoyed pancake day and World Book day. Please have a look at some of our lovely pictures.
Dear Parents,
We are excited to share that this week in nursery, we will be reading the story ‘Oliver’s Vegetables’. This lovely story, follows a young boy named Oliver who discovers the joys of eating vegetables as he embarks on a fun adventure with his grandpa.
Throughout the week, we will be reading the story together and discussing all the wonderful vegetables Oliver encounters on his journey. Our little ones will have the chance to explore the various types of vegetables, learn about their colours, shapes, and even taste some of them.
In addition to reading the book, we will be doing some fun activities based on the story. The children will have the opportunity to:
-Create vegetable-themed crafts: Using paper and other materials, the children will create their own veggie art to display in the nursery.
-Veggie sorting games: We’ll have a fun game where the children sort different “vegetables” into baskets, helping them learn about the variety of foods Oliver sees.
-Role-playing Oliver’s adventure: The children can take on the role of Oliver and his grandpa, acting out parts of the story with friends.
We encourage you to ask your child about the vegetables they learned about in the story and see if they are inspired to try new vegetables at home.
Thank you for your support.
The Nursery Team
Dear Parents,
Welcome back to Spring Term 2! We hope you and your family had a restful and enjoyable break. The children are ready for an exciting and vibrant term filled with learning and new experiences. This term, we’ll be focusing on two key themes: Healthy Living and Growing, which will form the foundation of our learning throughout the coming weeks.
This week we will be focusing on the story “Oliver’s Vegetables”. The story follows Oliver as he discovers the joys of healthy eating and the importance of eating vegetables. As we explore this story, we’ll be talking to the children about the difference between healthy and unhealthy foods and discussing why it’s so important to eat nutritious foods that help us grow strong and stay healthy.
Our discussions will focus on identifying healthy foods, like fruits and vegetables, and comparing them to unhealthy options. Through fun activities, the children will learn to make healthier choices and understand how different foods impact our bodies. We’ll even get to have some hands-on fun by creating art projects, sorting food into healthy and unhealthy categories, and learning through games!
In addition to learning about healthy living, we will also be strengthening our literacy skills. The children will be practicing writing their names and labelling pictures, which helps with both letter recognition and fine motor skills.
Our theme of healthy living also ties into our math curriculum, with a focus on counting. We’ll count fruits and vegetables, explore how many servings we need in a day, and even get the children involved in simple addition and subtraction using food items. This is a great way for them to apply their counting skills in real-world contexts.
As always, we encourage a love of reading, and this term, we’ll be placing a special emphasis on reading for pleasure. We’ll share many exciting stories, including books about growing, food, and healthy habits. We want the children to explore books they enjoy and discover the magic of reading. You can support this at home by encouraging your child to read books related to food, health, and nature.
How You Can Help at Home
Here are a few simple ways you can help at home:
- Talk about healthy eating: Involve your child in choosing and preparing healthy meals. Share your thoughts on the importance of eating a variety of foods.
- Practice writing: Help your child practice writing their name and labelling things around the house. You can make it fun by labelling food items in the kitchen or organising their toys!
- Count together: Count fruits, vegetables, or other healthy snacks while you shop or prepare meals together.
- Read together: Encourage your child to read stories, especially books about food, health, and nature, or any book that sparks their imagination.
We are looking forward to a wonderful and educational Spring Term 2 filled with exploration, growth, and a lot of fun learning experiences.
Thank you for your continued support, and we can’t wait to see how much the children will learn and grow this term.
The Nursery Team.
Dear Parents and Families,
As we approach the half-term break, we just wanted to take a moment to reflect on the lovely week that we have had here in nursery!
This week, we were thrilled to welcome a special guest – an author who visited us to read a wonderful story! The children were absolutely captivated by the story. In addition to our author visit, we also celebrated Number Day! The children had a blast exploring numbers through a variety of fun activities. From number games to hands-on crafts and counting challenges, it was a fantastic way for them to get excited about early numeracy skills while having lots of fun.
As we head into half-term, we hope the children enjoy a well-deserved break with plenty of fun.
Thank you for your continued support, and we wish you all a lovely and restful half-term.
The Nursery Team
On Mental Health Day, our nursery children had a wonderful time celebrating their feelings, happiness, and the power of talking! It was a special day where everyone came together to share and connect.
After settling in, the children gathered for a lovely breakfast together. We talked about all the things that make us happy and things that sometimes make us feel sad during our circle time. The children shared their stories with each other, and it was amazing to hear what makes them smile! Some children said playing with their friends made them happy, while others shared that their favorite toys or playing outside brought them joy.
We also had time to talk about what makes us feel sad, and it was important for the children to know that it’s okay to talk about how we feel – no matter if we’re happy, sad, or anything in between. Sharing our feelings helps us feel better and understand each other more.
Thank you to everyone who made Mental Health Day so special – and remember, it’s always okay to talk about how we feel!
This week we are reading the classic fairytale Little Red Riding Hood! The children absolutely loved listening to the story. We made sure to bring the story to life with a variety of creative activities that encouraged both learning and play. The children enjoyed playing dress up, making food for grandma and retelling the story independently.
Have a look at some of our photos from this week.
Thank you for your continued support.
The Nursery Team.
