CONKERS

 Another busy week in foundation and the children have been learning poems about Autumn. We have used the conkers that they have been bringing to school for maths activities and they are really enjoying using natural resources in this way. 

 During our circle time the children have been counting the children in the group using different methods. They have counted how many girls and boys separately then all together. We have also continued to identify our own name. They are finding this a bit difficult so please continue to show your child their name written down as often as possible so that they can identify with it. They are really good during these sessions and are excellent at listening and focusing when others are talking. This is an important part of your child's development. Being able to have two way communication and be able to sit amongst others and participate in a group all seems very easy but it is a huge thing to ask of a 3/4 year old.

We have created a family board and would like you to send in a photo of your family for us to display. Please can you only send one that is not precious as the display is at their height and the pictures will be touched continually. If you would prefer you can email your photo and I will print it.

I hope you all have a great weekend.

As Autumn approaches we are looking at some of the changes that are starting to take place in the environment. The children brought in conkers and we have been learning a song for our harvest festival all about conkers. I am sure they have started to sing it at home as we have it on repeat in the unit.

Each term we create art work that is displayed around the school. Our first theme is art inspired by water. The children used a variety of resources to create colours and textures from the sea, they also weaved textiles onto a weaving frame. I have included some photos of  the end result.

The children are now becoming familiar with all the routines of the week and they are beginning to become independent in accessing their learning. We will be supporting them with this over the coming weeks.

During our carpet sessions the children are learning to identify their own names and the names of the children in nursery. Could you please support your child with this at home. It would be good if they could begin to recognise their first name. 

Hopefully we will get a bit more sunshine this weekend.

Enjoy.

Mrs Robinson:)

 

 What a busy week we have had in foundation. The children have settled so well and are beginning to relax into their learning.  We  have enjoyed the outdoor area as we continue to have the warm sun. We have started learning our songs for the Harvest coffee morning and the children have enjoyed singing and dancing with Mrs Lawrence. We are really pleased with the way the children are engaging with each other and all the activities. They are confident in asking us for help and also if they are a little unsettled they are comfortable connecting to a familiar adult for support. I  sent home the children's learning journals  this week  so that you can see who their key person is. We will now start to use these books to observe and support the children with their development throughout the year. You can look at these books at any point, they are located just in the doorway of the unit. If you have not already done so can you please fill in the parent section and return the book  so that we can start to use the books in the setting.

A FEW REMINDERS

1. PLEASE CAN ALL CHILDREN'S UNIFORM HAVE THEIR NAMES ON.
2. THE CHILDREN DONT NEED BAGS UNLESS THEY HAVE NAPPIES. IT MAKES THE SPACE VERY SMALL IF ALL THE CHILDREN BRING BIG BAGS INTO THE SETTING.
3. PLEASE CAN YOU NOT LET YOUR CHILDREN BRING IN TOYS AS THEY OFTEN GET LOST AND RESTRICT YOUR CHILD FROM ENGAGING WITH OUR RESOURCES.

I hope you all have a good weekend. 

 

 WELCOME

What a fantastic start we have had in nursery this week. The children have settled well and have enjoyed all the new experiences on offer in the setting. I hope it has not been too stressful for you all as I know how it feels to leave your child for the first time. Please be reassured that if your child is upset we will endeavour to sort it and comfort them. We will also contact you if they do not settle as we are happy for you to adjust their hours until they do.
I have put some photographs on the blog to show you what we have been doing this week. 

 We look forward to seeing you next week.
Mrs Robinson:)