We would like to thank you for your continued support and ask for your help with an important nursery matter.
We have noticed that many children are currently coming to nursery without spare clothes. We are always happy to help children change if they have a toileting accident, become wet during water play, or need a change of clothes for any other reason. However, our supply of spare nursery clothing is becoming very limited.
Firstly, we would be grateful if you could check at home for any nursery clothing that may have been sent home in error. This includes items such as trousers, tops, socks and underwear. If you do have any nursery items, please return them to us as soon as possible.
Secondly, we kindly ask that every child has at least one complete set of spare clothes in nursery at all times, although two sets would be preferable. These do not need to be school uniform. Please also remember to replenish any spare clothing that has been used so that your child always has a change of clothes available when needed.
With over 70 children attending nursery each day, your support is essential in helping us ensure that every child can continue to access all of the exciting learning opportunities we provide. We would also kindly ask that all clothing, including spare clothes, coats, socks and underwear, is clearly named. With so many children in nursery, it can be very difficult to identify and return items that are not labelled, and naming clothing helps us ensure that belongings are returned to the correct child as quickly as possible.
As part of our daily provision, water play will be available to all children. We encourage every child to participate, and therefore we are unable to accommodate requests for children to opt out of water play on a particular day. To ensure children can take part comfortably, please make sure they have appropriate spare clothing available( hot weather/cold weather). If a child does not have suitable spare clothes and needs changing, we may need to contact you and ask that clothing is brought into nursery.
Thank you for your understanding and support. Our aim is always to provide the very best learning experiences for your children, and your help with this makes a real difference.
Kind regards,
The Nursery Team
Fun in the sun!
Reception E for Excellence
We have had a fantastic week of learning and there has been so much to celebrate and be proud of in Reception!
These children worked extremely hard and have been rewarded for all of their determination and efforts.
Apple
E for Excellence - Hayden
Star Writer - Valentina
4R's -Resilience - Harper
Aspen
E for Excellence - Sophia
Star Writer - Isabela
Alder
E for Excellence - Thomas
Star Writer - Elyanna
Our focus was this week was Rosie’s walk and Father’s Day.
Here is what we have been up to:
This week in Literacy we wrote Fathers Day cards. The children wrote why their dad is the best and expressed how much they love them. We had reasons such as my dad builds blocks with me, my dad makes me ramen and noodles, my dad hugs me and my dad is kind to me. Please continue to read 5 times a week with your children and work on set 1 or 2 sounds as well as word time words (1.1, 1.2, 1.3 etc).
We also had a karate workshop. The children were shown a range of different moves. A letter was sent home about the children joining in the after school club for karate starting in September.
We had our sports afternoon where the children showed great resilience and reciprocity while completing a range of activities.
In Maths this week the children have been focusing on positional language. Positional language is the words we use to describe where something is or where it is moving in relation to something else. Kids learn positional language to understand directions, locations, and how objects relate to one another.
Examples:
In the tunnel
On the table
Under the desk
Next to the door
Behind the tree
In front of the house
Well done Reception for an amazing week - keep up all your brilliant work!
This term our topic is Journeys. Our focus book this week was The Way to School.
Here is what we have been up to:
This week we learnt all about different methods of getting to school and how natural disasters can prevent some children from getting to school safely.
In Literacy we recapped our red words the,a,I,of,he,go,to,my,was,you,we,they,she,have,all,said. We wrote about the journey to school and what can be seen. Please continue to read 5 times a week with your children and work on set 1 or 2 sounds as well as word time words (1.1, 1.2, 1.3 etc).
In Maths this week the children have been creating and continuing complex patterns. We have also learned about doubling. We worked hard to show our understanding through practical activities.
Well done Reception for an amazing week - keep up all your brilliant work!
Playing Families in the Home Corner
The home corner has been a very busy place this week, with lots of children choosing to play mums, dads, brothers, sisters, and babies! It has been lovely to watch them act out the things they know from home life, whether that's cooking dinner, looking after a baby, going shopping, or playing with their siblings.
We have loved listening to the children's conversations as they decide who will be who, share out jobs, and create their own family stories. There has been some fantastic language being used, as well as lots of teamwork, problem-solving, and negotiating as they play together. It's wonderful to see how much they learn while having so much fun!
Chatting and Learning at Snack Time
Our snack area is another wonderful place for conversation and learning. While the area is closely supervised, the children are encouraged to develop their independence by choosing what they would like to eat, pouring their own water or milk, and helping to clear away afterwards by putting any leftovers into our compost bin.
The children absolutely love taking responsibility for these little jobs and take great pride in doing things for themselves. Snack time also provides a lovely opportunity for them to chat with their friends, share their ideas, and start conversations about topics that interest them. Some of our best discussions happen around the snack table!
Building, Creating and Working Together
We have seen some fantastic building work in our construction area this week! The children have worked brilliantly as a team, sharing ideas and building on each other's thoughts to create some amazing structures.
It has been wonderful to watch them plan, problem-solve, and work together as they decide what to build and how to make their creations even bigger and better. There has been lots of discussion, cooperation, and creativity, with the children showing great perseverance when things didn't quite go to plan. We are so proud of how they have supported one another and celebrated their shared achievements.
Magnificent Mud Play!
We've had some marvellous muddy play this week! With a mix of sunshine and rain, the ground has been perfect for digging, scooping, mixing, and exploring. The children have been keen to investigate the softer earth and have used the mud in all sorts of imaginative ways.
From making muddy meals and magical potions to creating building materials for their constructions, the children's creativity has been endless. Mud play has also encouraged lots of teamwork, conversation, and problem-solving as they shared tools, exchanged ideas, and worked together. It may be messy, but it's certainly one of our favourite ways to learn and explore!
On the Move!
As always, our collection of vehicles has been a big hit with the children. The balance bikes, in particular, have been very popular, and it has been lovely to see how much confidence the children are gaining as they use them.
Exploring Water and Wood
We added a wooden plank to the water area today, and it sparked lots of curiosity and exploration. The children were fascinated as they watched how the water travelled along the wood and began to investigate what would happen when different amounts of water were poured onto it.
There were some great discussions as the children noticed changes in the plank's texture when it became wet. They shared their observations, tested out their ideas, and explored the materials in their own ways. It was a simple addition that led to plenty of hands-on discovery and scientific thinking.
What Can You See?
In our focus groups this week, the children enjoyed some imaginative role play using toy phones to call their mums and dads and tell them what they could see. We set up a range of small scenes for the children to explore and talk about, encouraging them to look closely at the details.
With support, the children practised using descriptive language to explain what they could see, thinking carefully about colours, sizes, actions, and objects. There were some lovely conversations as the children shared their ideas and experimented with new vocabulary. Activities like this help to build confidence in speaking, listening, and expressing thoughts clearly to others.
Our Growing Nursery Garden
Look at our nursery garden! The children, alongside our amazing Mrs Luca, have been taking such good care of the plants, and it is really starting to show.
We now have a lovely mix of fruit, vegetables, herbs, and flowers growing, and the children have enjoyed checking on them each day. They have been watering, weeding, and noticing all the changes as things begin to grow and flourish. There has been lots of excitement as they spot new shoots, flowers blooming, and produce starting to appear. It’s been a great way for the children to learn about caring for living things and watching how things change over time.
Mixing Colours and Exploring Change
This week we have been exploring colour mixing, starting with red and yellow. The children enjoyed experimenting to see what would happen when the two colours were combined.
There was lots of curiosity as they mixed paints together, made predictions, and then observed the changes that took place. Some children were keen to try different amounts of each colour to see if it made a difference, while others focused on describing what they could see happening. It led to some lovely discussions and plenty of opportunities for creative expression and discovery.
