This week in Foundation we have been busy making some exciting changes to our learning environment, all inspired by the children’s interests and ideas. The children have loved seeing their classroom transform and have been incredibly involved every step of the way.

One of our favourite new additions is the indoor sandpit. This has already provided lots of opportunities for sensory play, exploration and imaginative thinking. The children were very keen to help set this up, carefully collecting sand and helping to sweep up afterwards. It was lovely to see such teamwork and responsibility in action.

We have also created a creative ‘magic story writing tree’ area, which has sparked lots of storytelling, mark-making and imaginative play. The children have enjoyed sharing ideas, creating characters and using the space to bring their stories to life in a calm and inviting environment.

Following the children’s role-play interests, we have added a house area and a shoe shop. These spaces have already encouraged rich conversations, cooperation and imaginative scenarios. The children proudly helped to move furniture, tidy the space and decide where everything should go, showing great ownership of their learning environment.

Throughout the week, the children demonstrated fantastic independence, collaboration and care for their classroom. By involving them in creating these new areas, we are supporting their sense of belonging and ensuring the environment truly reflects their interests and ideas.

We are looking forward to seeing how these new spaces continue to inspire learning, creativity and play over the coming weeks.

One thing I never learn is to not leave the camera on the table and walk away. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

 

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British Birdwatch Week at Nursery 🐦

This week at nursery we have been taking part in the Great British Birdwatch, and the children have loved learning all about the birds we can spot around us. We talked about why birds are important, where they live, and how we can look after them, especially during the colder months.

The children enjoyed exploring books and pictures of different birds and learning their names. We then got creative by making our own binoculars using recycled materials. These were very exciting to use and helped the children feel like real birdwatchers!

Using our homemade binoculars, we headed outside into our outdoor area to see what birds we could find. The children carefully looked up into the trees, listened for bird sounds, and tried to identify the birds they could see. We talked about colours, sizes, and movements, supporting the children to describe what they noticed.

This activity encouraged curiosity, observation skills, and lots of wonderful discussion. It was lovely to see the children so engaged with nature and working together to spot birds. We will continue to look out for birds in our outdoor area and build on this learning over the coming weeks.

                                                       Caring for our friends

 This week in Nursery, our learning has centred around nursery rhymes. The children spent time listening carefully, joining in with familiar rhymes, and identifying rhyming words — words that sound the same at the end. They enjoyed clapping along and confidently spotting rhymes, which supported their early phonics development in an engaging way.

We also explored new vocabulary found within the nursery rhymes. The children talked about the meanings of different words and shared their ideas during group discussions. It was encouraging to see them begin to use this new language in their play and conversations.

Later in the week, the children were given the opportunity to sing nursery rhymes in front of the class. This helped to develop confidence and speaking skills, and the class showed great respect and encouragement for one another throughout.

It has been a positive week of learning, with the children showing enthusiasm, focus, and growing confidence across all activities.

REMINDER

All children should now be wearing their winter uniform which is the navy tracksuit with white polo shirt underneath. Please make sure all items are labelled.

Let it snow!

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Welcome back!

It has been a pleasure to welcome the children back to school after the Christmas break. They have returned full of smiles and excitement, clearly happy to be reunited with their friends and familiar routines. We have spent time reconnecting, sharing holiday memories, and talking about the special moments that made their Christmas celebrations meaningful.

As part of our settling-in period, the children have been encouraged to reflect on their experiences, listen to one another, and express their thoughts through conversations, drawings, and play. These opportunities help to support communication and language development while strengthening friendships and a sense of belonging within the classroom.

We are now looking ahead to the Winter season and all that it has to offer. The children are already showing great enthusiasm for the frosty weather, observing changes in the environment and discussing what Winter might bring. We will be exploring seasonal changes through outdoor play, creative activities, and sensory experiences, helping the children to develop curiosity and a deeper understanding of the world around them.

We are looking forward to a fun and engaging term ahead, filled with learning, exploration, and plenty of opportunities to enjoy the magic of Winter together.

HAPPY CHRSTMAS

 We have reached the end of the year and I would like to thank all of you for the kind gifts you have given us all. We are truly grateful.

We hope you have a fantastic Christmas and we look forward to seeing you in the New Year  2026.

What a magical week it’s been in EYFS! The classroom has been filled with the sparkle of the season as the children have been busy wrapping presents, chatting excitedly about Christmas, and getting well and truly ready for Papa Noël to make his visit. Their enthusiasm has certainly brought plenty of festive cheer to our days!

This week, we have introduced an exciting new office role-play area to our classroom. The children have absolutely loved exploring this space, and it has been wonderful to see their imaginations come to life.

What has stood out the most is the amount of purposeful writing the children have been doing while they play. From writing messages and filling in forms to creating lists and taking phone calls, they have been practising their early writing skills without even realising it—because they’re having so much fun!

Christmas concert

The children are looking forward to performing for you on the 16th and 17th of December. Please can you dress your child in Christmas clothes on Monday 15th, Tuesday 16th and Wednesday 17th of December as we will be performing the concert for the school on the Monday. This can comprise of any Christmas festive clothes that you have at home. Red, green and/or white outfits are perfect, and any Christmassy jumpers, tops, dresses or accessories will help us set the festive scene beautifully.

Have a great weekend!

Mrs Robinson

HO HO HO

 We’ve been busy practising our Christmas songs this week, and there’s definitely a festive buzz building around the classroom! It’s hard to believe how confidently the children now move around the Foundation environment and how settled they are in their routines. This time of year always gives us a lovely opportunity to pause and reflect on just how far they’ve come since September. Their growing independence, confidence and curiosity shine through in their day-to-day learning and interactions—it really is a joy to watch.

As we head into the next couple of weeks, things will naturally become a little busier, and some of our usual routines will look a bit different as we enjoy our Christmas activities together. For some children, these changes can feel a little overwhelming. Please rest assured that we are here to support them through any wobbles—these feelings are completely normal at this time of year. If you have any worries or would like to chat about how your child is managing, please do come and speak to me.

Have a good weekend 

Mrs Robinson