Nursery Learning W.B -27.2.25

 

World Book Day – Thursday 5th March

On Thursday 5th March we will be celebrating World Book Day 
This is always a lovely day where we share stories, talk about our favourite books and celebrate our love of reading together. Children are invited to come to school dressed as a character from a favourite story book or their cosy pyjamas

We are really looking forward to a day filled with imagination and storytelling.
Thank you for your continued support in helping us foster a love of reading.

Junk Modelling Fun – We Need Your Help!

We are excited to get creative with junk modelling in Nursery, and we would love your contributions! Children can bring in clean, washed-out items to turn into amazing creations. Here are some ideas:

Empty cereal boxes

Clean yoghurt pots or small tubs

Plastic bottles

Cardboard tubes (kitchen roll, wrapping paper, NO toilet rolls please)

Bottle caps

Cardboard egg boxes

Important: Please make sure all items are washed out and safe for little hands.

We can’t wait to see what the children create – imagination is the only limit!

We had a lovely week welcoming the children back from half term. The sunny weather this week has been a very welcome return, and we’ve made the most of it by spending lots of time outdoors completing plenty of gardening. The children have loved getting involved, helping to prepare our outdoor areas and noticing the changes around them. With spring in the air and our bulbs beginning to bloom, it truly feels like the new season has arrived, bringing fresh colours, new growth and lots of excitement to explore together.

This week the children also enjoyed threading beads onto pipe cleaners. This fun activity supported their fine motor development as they carefully picked up the beads and guided them onto the pipe cleaners, strengthening their hand–eye coordination and finger control. The children explored different colours and patterns, showing great concentration and creativity as they designed their own unique creations. It was wonderful to see their confidence grow as they persevered and proudly shared their finished pieces with their friends.

We also created a brand new dinosaur house for the children to enjoy, sparking lots of imaginative play. The children were excited to explore the new space, creating their own stories and adventures for the dinosaurs. It was wonderful to see them working together, sharing ideas and developing their language skills as they described where the dinosaurs lived, what they ate and the different adventures they went on. 

In our tuff tray this week, the children explored chickpeas and chia seeds, discovering new textures through hands-on sensory play. They enjoyed scooping, pouring and feeling the different materials, describing how they felt and noticing how they moved. These experiences help to build early language skills as well as encouraging curiosity and exploration.

Our focus story has been The Tiger Who Came to Tea by Judith Kerr, which has inspired lots of imaginative play. The children loved adding their own tea cups to the area so they could feed our very special tiger guest, just like in the story. It was wonderful to see them retelling parts of the book, using their imaginations and engaging in role play as they welcomed the tiger to tea.

Outside, the children practised their scissor skills by carefully cutting flowers and stalks. They showed great focus and control as they handled the scissors safely, strengthening their fine motor skills and coordination. The children were very proud of their efforts and enjoyed selecting different flowers to snip.

Afterwards, we added water and yellow paint, and the petals were used to create magical potions. The children loved mixing, stirring and watching the colours change, using their imaginations to decide what their potions could do. It was a wonderful way to combine creativity, exploration and hands-on learning outdoors.

In our maths area, the children have been exploring patterns using a variety of different objects to make and create their own designs. They experimented with colours, shapes and sizes, carefully arranging the items to form repeating sequences. This encouraged problem-solving and critical thinking, as the children identified what should come next in their pattern. It was lovely to see them concentrating, explaining their ideas and taking pride in the patterns they created.

The children have been exploring paint this week, with access to open-ended poster paints that encouraged creativity and self-expression. We modelled how to create tigers, linking to our story of The Tiger Who Came to Tea by Judith Kerr, and some of the children enjoyed having a go at representing the animal themselves. It was wonderful to see them experimenting with colour mixing, brush strokes and patterns as they added stripes and facial features. The activity supported their creativity, fine motor skills and confidence as they proudly shared their artwork.

Nursery Certificates- 27.02.26

 

Congratulations to Fareedah on receiving her ‘E for Excellence’ certificate this week!

We are so proud of the wonderful progress Fareedah has made, particularly in her communication and language skills. It has been a joy to see her growing in confidence, using her words more clearly, and engaging in conversations with both her friends and adults.

Fareedah has been trying hard to express her ideas, share her thoughts, and respond during group times. Her confidence is shining through, and she should feel very proud of herself.

Well done, Fareedah, keep up the fantastic work!

Congratulations to MD Ayaan on receiving his ‘E for Excellence’ certificate this week!

This week, Ayaan has been shining bright and earned his ‘E for Excellence’ certificate!

In PE, he’s been working hard on his movement and jumping skills. From leaping across 'the river', Ayaan showed fantastic listening, followed instructions brilliantly, and gave his best every time.

But it wasn’t just about the moves, he had a huge smile the whole time and made the lesson extra fun for everyone around him. He even tried some new jumps he hadn’t done before and was so proud of himself (and so were we!).

Well done, Ayaan, you’re a superstar, and we can’t wait to see what you conquer next!

Reception Learning - W.C 23.2.26

 

Year Reception: What We Are Learning 

Reception have been working really hard this week. Our focus book was The Train Ride 

Here is what we have been up to: The children have been learning the history of trains and fun facts about them. They have painted their own trains using different resources and they looked fabulous. The children also found a magic ticket and spoke about what destination they would like to visit on a train. The children also made great choices during choosing time. 

The children have also been working hard in Read, Write, Inc this week. The children have all been assessed and are now working in groups based on this. Our Literacy focus was writing about where we would go on a train. We used works like the park, cinema, beach and shops. The children practised writing the red words; go and to. Please continue to read 5 times a week with your children and work on set 1 or set 2 sounds as well as word time words (1.1, 1.2, 1.3 etc).

In Maths this week the children have been learning about time. They have sequenced events such as getting ready for school and making a jam sandwich. They understood that everything changes over time including themselves. 

Well done Reception for an amazing week - keep up all your brilliant work! 

Reception Certificates - W.C 23.2.26

 

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 - Jovany

Star Writer- Elena

105 Books to Read Before You Leave Broadford- 

These pupils have read fifteen books and earned their Gold certificate -  Jirah & Matei

Aspen

E for Excellence - Haroon

Star Writer- Nellie- Raye

105 Books to Read Before You Leave Broadford- 

These pupils have read ten books and earned their Silver certificate - Amila

These pupils have read fifteen books and earned their Gold certificate -  Freddie, Evie, Theo, Haroon, Zain, Krisha, Jayden & Malak

Alder

E for Excellence - Jaxson

Star Writer- Grayson

105 Books to Read Before You Leave Broadford- 

These pupils have read ten books and earned their Bronze certificate -  Jaydah & Marley

These pupils have read ten books and earned their Silver certificate -  Jaydah, Jaxson & Grayson

These pupils have read fifteen books and earned their Gold certificate -  Grayson & Charlie

Nursery Certificate- 13.02.26

 

Congratulations to Mara!

We are so happy to welcome Mara, our new friend in nursery. She has settled in so well, making new friends, exploring the nursery, and enjoying all the fun activities. We love seeing Mara’s happy smile and confidence grow each day!

Congratulations to Aadhya!

You always use your kind words, make thoughtful choices, and show such lovely manners to everyone around you. We are so proud of the way you share, help your friends, and try your best in everything you do. We love watching you grow, play, and learn each day. 

Nursery Learning WC 9/2/26

This week’s learning has been centred around Pancake Day and Valentine’s Day. The children have shown a high level of interest in all things pancakes, enthusiastically engaging in imaginative play throughout the week. They enjoyed creating pretend playdough pancakes, carefully choosing ‘fruit’ toppings and exploring different textures. The children also took part in our pancake-making tuff tray, where they used pretend eggs, pans, spatulas and pancakes, developing their role-play skills, creativity and language as they acted out real-life cooking experiences.

To further enhance our Pancake Day provision, the children also had the opportunity to make, decorate and eat their own pancakes. Working in small groups, the children followed simple instructions to help make the batter, developing their listening and turn-taking skills. They then watched the adult cook the pancakes, observing each stage of the process and talking about the changes as the mixture cooked. Once the pancakes were ready, the children sat sensibly at the table and chose their own toppings from honey, raspberries, strawberries, banana and blueberries before enjoying their pancakes together — delicious!

At our maths table, the children practised counting aloud and matching objects to numerals, helping to develop their early number recognition. They were also encouraged to use mathematical language such as more and less when comparing quantities, building their confidence in understanding and talking about numbers.

The children have enjoyed making Valentine’s Day cards and decorations at our art table, using felt tip pens, paint dabbers, pink and red see-through plastic, and heart-shaped cut-outs. They particularly enjoyed exploring the see-through plastic, placing it over their eyes and observing how it changed the colour of everything in the classroom, sparking curiosity and lots of excited discussion.

The use of scissors has been a key interest this week, with the children practising how to safely hold paper in one hand while using the scissors with the other. They were provided with a range of animal pictures, giving them clear lines to follow and supporting the development of their cutting skills, hand–eye coordination and fine motor control.

Many thanks, 

The Nursery Team

Reception Learning - W.C 9.2.26

Reception: What We Are Learning 

Reception have been working really hard this week. Our focus was The Three Billy Goats Gruff and Valentines Day.

Here is what we have been up to: The children have been reading The three Billy goats gruff, learning about how to handle their emotions using the zones of regulation, learning about Valentines day and making Valentines craft and observing how ice melts. 

The children have also been working hard in Read, Write, Inc this week. In Literacy, we have been writing words about each Billy goat. We used words such as brown fur, long horns, medium, small, big, black and short legs. Please continue to read 5 times a week with your children and work on set 1 sounds as well as word time words (1.1, 1.2, 1.3 etc). Watch this video for set  1 sound practise - Set 1 sounds

In Maths, this week we have been learning about length. We have measured a range of objects, learnt words such as long, short, longer and shorter. We also went on a hunt around the school to find objects that were short and long. 

Well done Reception for an amazing week - keep up all your brilliant work! 

Have a great half term break. See you back at school on the 23rd of February.