Nursery Learning 24.11.25

Important information and dates

Thursday 4th December

 Disco - Nursery and Reception: 2:00 PM - 3:00PM- This must be prepaid. 

Monday 8th December 

Christmas Shows and activities - 9.15AM and 2:15PM

Tuesday 16th December: 

Visit from Mr. and Mrs. Christmas

Wednesday 17th December

Christmas Dinners for Nursery

Friday 19th December

Christmas Class Parties

So people have requested a christmas card list. You can pick up a list from the entrence of the nursery. They will be in a green tray on top of the book shelf. Please help yourself 

Please ensure your reading book is back on Thursday, so we can change it and hand it out the following day. 

This week's learning  

In the playdough area, we explored blue playdough mixed with sparkles to inspire wintery creations. The children enjoyed shaping snowmen, stars, and many imaginative designs. It’s been a busy, hands-on space full of creativity and conversation.

Using chalks on dark paper, we created contrasting dark and light scenes. The children experimented with mark-making, shading, and blending. This activity encouraged observation, creativity, and lots of discussion about light and shadows.

We searched through bowls of dark pasta to find bright, colourful stars hidden inside. Children used their fine-motor skills to sift, pick, and sort the stars. This sensory challenge kept everyone focused and engaged.

Outside, we watched frost and patches of ice slowly melt throughout the day. The children used pieces of ice to mix, mash, and create “potions” in our outdoor area. It sparked so much curiosity about winter weather and temperature changes.

We’ve also been enjoying our obstacle courses outdoors, using our physical skills in lots of different ways. Children balanced, climbed, jumped, and navigated their way through each setup. It’s been a fun way to build strength, confidence, and teamwork.

We played matching pairs to help develop memory and concentration skills. The children enjoyed taking turns, noticing patterns, and trying to remember where different pictures were hiding. It was a fun and thoughtful activity that encouraged persistence and problem-solving.

During group time, we used torches to explore how shadows are made. The children experimented with moving objects closer and further away to change the shapes and sizes. It was a playful way to deepen their understanding of light.