Nursery Weekly Newsletter

Term: Summer 1 Date: 29.04.14

The visit from the ‘Bug Man’ was fantastic last week. The children had a wonderful time, every child had an opportunity to look at and hold some mini beasts from around the world such as a tarantula, stick-insect and locus.

We also had a some special visitors. We were delivered a batch of eggs, complete with an incubator, and have enjoyed spending time handling the chicks. 

Finally we said goodbye to our class butterflies, we have had them since they arrived as tiny caterpillars.

The story this week will be, ‘The Hungry Caterpillar’ and the songs will be, ‘Ladybird Ladybird’ and ‘Incy Wincy Spider’.

Personal, Social and Emotional
Can play in a group, extending and elaborating play ideas.
Enjoys the responsibility of carrying out small tasks.
Keeps play going by responding to what others are saying and doing.

Communication and Language
Questions why things happen and gives explanations.
Uses talk to connect ideas, explain what is happening and anticipate what might happen next, recall and relive past experiences.
Builds up vocabulary that builds up the breadth of their experience.

Physical Development:
Holds pencil near point between first 2 fingers and thumb
Uses three finger tripod grip.
Observes effects of activity on their bodies.

Mathematics
Show an interest in representing numbers.
Knows that a group of object changes in quantity when something is added or taken away.
Sometimes matches numeral and quantity correctly.

Understanding of the World
Shows care and concern for living things and the environment.
Can talk about some of the things they have observed such as plants, animals
Shows interest in different occupations and ways of life. 

Expressive Arts and Design
Understands that they can use lines to enclose a space, and then begin to use these shapes to represent objects.
Uses available resources to create props for role play.
Beginning to be interested in and describe the texture of things. 

Literacy
Can copy some letters in their name
Holds pencil near point between first 2 fingers and thumb.
Listens to stories with increasing attention and recall.

Messages.
We are beginning to learn our sounds. We will start with ‘S’. Your child can bring something in beginning with ‘S’. Please write your child’s name on it if possible.

Thank you for your continued support.

Kind Regards,

The Nursery Team











Sung to: "I'm a little Teapot"







I'm a police officer



With my hat,



I help people



With this and that.



If you have a problem,



Call on me,



And I will be there



One, two, three!







Ladybird Ladybird



Ladybird ladybird fly away home



Your house is on fire



Your children have gone



All except one



And his name is Dan



And he crept under the flying pan