Our Olympic Adventure Continues! 

Our Olympic learning journey has continued this week and the children have been just as excited as real athletes! Building on last week’s activities, we have been exploring more Olympic sports through play, movement, teamwork and creative learning opportunities. The children have shown fantastic enthusiasm, confidence and determination, and it has been wonderful to see them developing so many important skills while having fun.

The Olympics theme has been a brilliant way to encourage active learning and support the children’s physical development, communication and language, and personal, social and emotional growth.

On Tuesday, we celebrated Safer Internet Day. We talked about how to use screens safely and what we can do to stay safe online. The children learned that if they ever see something on a screen that worries or upsets them, they should always tell a trusted adult. We discussed the importance of being kind online and making good choices when using technology.

It has also been Mental Health Week in school. We spent time talking about different emotions and how we feel at different times. The children shared their ideas about what makes them happy, sad, excited, or worried. We also enjoyed some lovely mindfulness sessions, where we practised calming our bodies and minds through breathing and quiet time.

We are now all read for a lovely break. I hope you all have a good time and we look forward to seeing you on 23rd Feb.

WINTER OLYMPICS

This week in our setting, we have continued to adapt the environment to meet the children’s needs and interests. We have been closely observing the children’s play and listening carefully to their ideas, allowing their curiosity to guide our learning experiences.

This week, the children showed a strong interest in the Winter Olympics, and they were fascinated by the different sports, especially ice skating. To build on this excitement, we decided to bring this learning to life by creating our very own ice rink within the setting!

To create the rink, we used shiny plastic and lights to give the area a realistic icy effect. The children were amazed by how it sparkled and reflected the light, and this instantly encouraged them to explore the space in new and imaginative ways.

Once the rink was ready, the children took off their shoes and danced and glided across the rink in their socks, pretending to be Olympic skaters. They loved moving carefully across the surface, practising their balance and coordination while also building confidence in their physical abilities.

To make the experience even more exciting, we played music for the children to skate to, which encouraged them to move rhythmically, express themselves creatively, and enjoy the experience together. The children worked cooperatively, took turns, and cheered each other on as they performed their own skating routines.

This activity supported the children’s development in many areas, including physical development, communication and language, and personal, social and emotional development, as they shared ideas, played together, and explored movement in a fun and meaningful way.

It has been wonderful to see how the children’s interest in the Winter Olympics has inspired such imaginative play and active learning this week.

Next Week

Next week, we will continue to build on the children’s interest in winter sports by adding new resources to our ice rink area. We will encourage the children to create their own skating routines, explore different types of music, and take part in simple group games that promote teamwork and turn-taking. We will also introduce more winter-themed creative activities and stories to support their imagination and language development.

 

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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Great 

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