As autumn begins to make its presence known, we’ve been noticing the beautiful changes happening all around us — the leaves turning golden, cooler mornings, and plenty of seasonal treasures to explore! We look forward to observing these changes over the next few weeks.

During our adult-directed time this week, the children have been practicing counting in lots of fun ways. We started by counting how many children were in the group, then explored sorting and counting how many boys and girls there were separately before adding them together. This has been a great way to build their early maths skills and understanding of numbers.

We’ve also begun working on name recognition, encouraging the children to start identifying their own names. This can be a tricky skill to develop at first, so it would be really helpful if you could show your child their name written down at home as often as possible — for example, on drawings, lunch boxes, or coat pegs — to help them make a strong connection.

Another key focus has been learning to sit together as a group. While this might seem simple, it’s actually a big developmental milestone for 3- and 4-year-olds. Sitting with others, listening, sharing ideas, and engaging in two-way communication takes a lot of concentration and social awareness. We are so pleased with the progress they are making as they begin to participate more confidently in group activities.

Have a great weekend

Mrs Robinson