This week in nursery, we have been diving into the classic tale of The Three Billy Goats Gruff! The children have been enchanted by the story of the three clever goats and their adventures crossing the troll-guarded bridge. We have been exploring the themes of bravery, teamwork, and problem-solving through some fun, hands-on activities that bring the story to life.

After the storytelling, the children got crafty with our bridge-building activity. Using blocks, sticks, and cardboard, they worked in teams to build their very own bridges. To add a little sensory fun, we set up a “Troll’s Cave” using dark cloths, soft rocks, and squishy materials that the children could explore under the house. It gave them a chance to feel different textures while pretending to be trolls guarding the bridges, and they loved how squishy and slimy the materials felt under their fingers. The children also drew some of the characters from the story independently. Have a look below at our lovely drawings.

Next week, we’ll continue to explore the themes of bravery and teamwork through more fun activities. We’ll also be looking at other animal tales and seeing how different characters face challenges.

Thank you for your continued support.

The Nursery Team.

This week at nursery, the children have been having a fantastic time talking about the story boxes they have created. We want to extend a big thank you to all the children for their hard work and imagination in making these story boxes. Your efforts have truly brought the story to life in the most brilliant ways! It’s so exciting to see the children sharing their thoughts and ideas, discussing their favorite parts of the story, and enjoying the learning process together.

Here are some pictures from this week’s activities—take a look at all the wonderful learning happening in our nursery!

Thank you for your continued support.

The Nursery Team

Dear Parents and Carers,

This week, we are excited to read How to Catch a Star by Oliver Jeffers. As we welcome December, the children will begin exploring the meaning of Christmas and why it is a special time for many people. They will also be enjoying a variety of festive songs in preparation for our end of term Christmas party! More details about the party will be shared soon and how you can contribute.

We would also like to remind you about the Winter Fair this Thursday, December 5th, from 3:15PM to 5:00PM. It is a wonderful, joyful event that the children always enjoy, and they often talk about how lovely it is. We hope to see you there!

The Nursery Team

Dear Parents,

We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all of you for your incredible support in helping the children create their story boxes about owls. Your involvement has made a wonderful impact on their learning journey. Not only have the children had fun exploring the world of owls, but they’ve also developed a range of valuable skills, including creativity, speaking, and focus. The children have really enjoyed talking about their story boxes.

Here are a few pictures of some of the story boxes. You can have a look at the rest of the story boxes during Parents Evening which will take place on Wednesday 11th December 2024 after school.

The Nursery Team

This week, we have been reading Peace at Last, a lovely story that helps us think about bedtime routines. We’ve been discussing all the steps we take before bed—such as having a bath, brushing our teeth, putting on pyjamas, and reading a bedtime story. The children have been learning about the importance of these routines and the sounds around us at night. We are also developing our listening skills and becoming more aware of the different sounds in our environment.

In Science, we have been exploring shadows. The children have been discovering that shadows are created when something blocks light, causing a dark shape on a bright surface. You can ask your child at home: What materials block light the best?

For Anti-Bullying Week, the children participated by wearing odd socks to school and discussing the importance of kindness and treating others with respect.

In Maths, we continue to build on number skills, fine motor skills, and colour recognition through fun and engaging activities.

Please take a look at some photos from our week of learning!

Thank you for your continued help and support.

The Nursery Team