This week in nursery…

This week in nursery, we continue to learn about the creatures that we might find in the jungle. Here are a few pictures of the nursery children to show you their learning. We are continuing to read the story Monkey Puzzle by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler this week. In maths we are continuing to count our numbers to 10 and recognising the numbers. We are also working really hard this term on writing our letters. Please continue to support your child at home by reading a story to them everyday or perhaps taking them to a local library.

Thank you for your support,

The Nursery Team

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Monkey Puzzle

We are reading the story Monkey puzzle for the next 2 weeks. We will be learning about the jungle and how to be a helpful friend. In the story, the butterfly was a helpful friend because she helped baby monkey find his family. Ask your child how they can help you at home? How can they be a good friend? Perhaps, a good brother or sister? How can we show kindness ?

Here is a link of the story below:

PowerPoint Presentation (tufnellpark.islington.sch.uk)

Storytime for kids read aloud – Monkey Puzzle by Julia Donaldson (youtube.com)

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In the Jungle…

As the seasons change, we will use our senses to explore the world outdoors. We will learn about healthy food choices, where vegetables come from and the growing process of seeds. We will discover the importance of farming and farm animals in many different communities.

Home learning – can you design a healthy eating plate with your child at home ?

Please see an example below:

Thank you for your support!

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Parents – We need your help!

Please kindly bring in any empty egg cartons, toilet rolls, empty milk containers or any cardboard boxes. We would really appreciate it! This term we will be creating lots of inventions using junk modelling resources both indoors and outdoors.

Thank you for your help.

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100% Attendance Competition

We have an exciting competition aimed at encouraging children to improve their attendance and giving them a chance to win something special. Please see below for details.

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Welcome back to Summer term!

Welcome back to the summer term! We hope you enjoyed a wonderful break at home with your children. This week, the children have been diligently practicing writing letters and their own names. They have been actively engaged in self-initiated learning, solving puzzles, drawing pictures, painting, digging, and building with blocks. Additionally, we have been exploring the fascinating world of mini beasts, venturing outside to discover them and creating our own mini beasts using playdough.

 

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Have a wonderful Easter break!

It has been a wonderful term and the children have done so well! We are so incredibly proud of every single child. The children are continuously developing in their areas of learning and have made so much progress in their communication and social skills. We will be breaking up for the Easter holidays this Thursday at 2pm and we will return back to school on Monday 15th April 2024. Thank you for all your support, encouragement and kind words every morning.

Best Regards,

The EYFS/Nursery Team

 

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Celebrations

We have been learning about different celebrations and why some people celebrate Easter, Eid and Diwali. The children have been busy making lots of things to celebrate Easter and we have also been reading about Easter. Take a look at some of our pictures and our learning from this week!

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Physical development

Nursery children engaging in physical development activities experience numerous benefits for their overall growth. Through play, such as running, jumping, climbing, and playing with balls or other equipment, children develop their gross motor skills, coordination, balance, and strength. These activities also promote social interaction, teamwork, and communication skills as children engage with their peers in play settings. Physical activities in nursery settings contribute to a healthy lifestyle, fostering habits of regular exercise and movement from a young age. Help your child to go on long walks with you and take them to the park as much as you can.

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Writing with chalk


Nursery children have been engaging in writing with chalk outside, this activity can greatly benefit their physical development. As they grip the chalk and make marks on the ground or chalkboard, they are refining their fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. The act of writing with chalk also encourages children to use larger arm movements and engage their shoulder muscles, promoting gross motor development. Additionally, writing with chalk in different positions such as standing, kneeling, or lying down helps enhance their balance and spatial awareness. Home learning – children can have a go outside in the park drawing using chalk.

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