This week we have been focusing on our communication and language. We are encouraging children to talk more, as this will support their vocabulary. Today’s activity was about things we do in the morning and at night time. The children loved it and wanted another turn! 

The children had so much finding hidden Easter eggs! They were hidden in our EYFS playground and the children were exploring, discovery, and doing lots of teamwork to find the hidden Easter eggs. Well done Children for finding the hidden Easter eggs 💛💛

This week has been a very busy week in Nursery Class! Our book for this week was called Rosie’s walk. The children made their own Rosie’s hats and we went on a walk around KS2 playground. We used the same vocabulary found in our book. We also got the chance to experience Opera singing, flamenco dancing and some Bollywood dancing! 

The children got the chance to decorate their own plant pots and put sun flower seeds inside their plant pots, fillin the pot with compost and some water. By understanding how plants grow can develop children’s deeper appreciation for the natural world and develop a sense of environmental responsibility. They had so much fun doing this activity! 

The pupa of butterflies is also called a Chrysalis. The children have been creating their own Chrysalis, using junk modelling materials. First we cut and made the shape of the Chrysalis. Then we painted the Chrysalis and let them dry. This was the final product!

We have been learning about plants and how flowers grow. The children are always curious with how plants and flowers grow. We decided to paint some tulip flowers, using a fork to help stamp the tulip flower and our fingertip to create our stem.  Well done children! 

The children decorated their own paper plates. We read and sang “Old Macdonald had a farm”. The children loved this book and they had so much! 

Our book this is week is called “ Jasper’s Beanstalk”. The children have painted Jasper’s Beanstalk, by stamping using tissue roll. This will support children to develop their fine motor skills. 

The children got the chance to decorate and paint their bus station too! 

cafè role play will support children’s self-confidence and self-awareness, and help them learn to make decisions independently. This is a great opportunity to introduce new words and encourage children to put two words together while trying to make a conversation with others.

We have been using different kinds of 2D shapes to help our busy bus! Learning shapes not only helps children identify and organize visual information, it helps them learn skills in other curriculum areas including reading, math, and science. For example, an early step in understanding numbers and letters is to recognize their shape.

The children have made busy train stations! Manipulating the small Lego bricks helps children develop dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and finger strengthening! 

The children explored gel pens for the first time today. They are exploring a range of media to make marks. 

The children have been sorting vehicles that are used on land, sea and in the air. 

The children built a fabulous airport today using a range of 3D construction blocks. 

This was a lovely fine motor skills Christmas activity. The children selected Christmas coloured pom-poms and other loose parts and decorated their Christmas tree! 

We have been designing our Christmas presents and we have also wrapped the junk modelling boxes, using Christmas wrapping paper. 

This week we have been learning about the Christmas story. We have also been doing lots of exciting Christmas activities, such as painting baby Jesus.

When children are making these early marks, they are practising holding a pencil and attempting to control their marks with their muscles. This enhances their physical development by improving their fine motor skills and helps to develop their hand-eye coordination. 

Threading activities helps children as they develop hand- eye coordination and fine motor skills. They are strengthening the muscles in their hands which will help them with drawing and writing. When children create or copy patterns they are learning about classification, and developing skills in noticing details.

Tracing activities are a valuable tool for promoting fine motor skills, creativity, and learning.

Tissue paper craft helps children to: Build fine motor skills – tearing and scrunching paper, using the glue stick and sticking paper onto the card all builds these important skills! 

We have been practicing improving our pencil grip. This involves using ergonomic pencil grips, practicing with various drawing and writing activities, and providing guidance on hand positioning.

- Monday was all about Old Macdonald 
- Tuesday was all about Humpty Dumpty
- Wednesday was all about Incy Wincy Spider
-Thursday was all about Down in the jungle
-Friday was all about 5 little speckle frogs 

Diwali

We celebrated Diwali by painting Rangoli patterns, folding paper divas and making clay diva thumb pots. It was magical when we lit our divas and listened to a Diwali song.

Let's grow! This brings to life an irresistible world of funky allotments and adorable baby fruits and vegetables. Little learners become immersed in nature and imaginative play exploring the themes of gardening, growing, nurture and healthy eating.

During snack time, we love talking to our friends and our teachers.