Nursery Learning : Week Beginning 15/7/24

Holiday dates (School and Nursery closed): 

Last day of summer term; Tuesday 23rd July 2024 

School inset dates; Wednesday 24th July 2024

Nursery resumes for existing pupils on Monday 9th September 

Thank you so much for all of your support for this year. The Nursery children have really made so much progress throughout the year. It has been wonderful to see them flourish and grow. For those children that are moving up to Reception we wish them all the best and hope they settle in and enjoy the Reception year. We wish you all a wonderful summer 

This week the children got to visit Reception and got to know the environment. They enjoyed exploring all of the activities on offer and met the Reception teachers. 

Preparing for school 

 

Here are some tips to help your little one prepare for Reception. 

 1. Talk to them about school

Talk to them about the names of the teachers and an outline of what their day might look like, including having lunch at school.  Explain that it is ok to feel nervous or sad and they will get tired, but they can always tell their teacher. Maybe visit the library and find some books about starting school. 

 2. Practise the school run

Your child is bound to be wondering what school will be like when they arrive and what sort of things happen during the day. 

During the summer holidays, practice the school run, this can get them excited about starting there and also used to travelling to and from the school

 3. School uniform

Make it fun and exciting to have a school uniform. Try it on before they start school, but don't buy it too early, as they may grow by the time they get to wear it!

Go shoe shopping together, get them to choose their own lunch box; this can help them prepare for school. 

When they try their uniform on, get them to practise fastening and unfastening any buttons, zips, velcro, etc. This will save a lot of frustration when they are in school when they need to go to the toilet or get changed for P.E.

 4. Toilet trained

If your child isn't fully toilet trained or still has accidents, mention this to the teacher. Have spare underwear in their school bag, so they don't feel embarrassed or have to be wet all day.

Make sure that your child knows how to wipe properly and pull up their pants. Teach them to flush the toilet, and even get used to different types of flushes, so they know what to do, and then wash their hands properly

 5. Know their name

Start getting them familiar with how their name looks written down and also get them to practise writing their own name. They don't have to know how to write it perfectly, but even getting used to holding a pencil properly can really help.

Don't worry if your child can't do this before they start school, just reassure them that they will be able to read and write soon. Some children could get upset if they see others know how to do something they can't, but just continue enjoying learning together and having fun.

 6. Relax (as much as possible)

Make the morning as relaxed as possible. Have everything set out the night before, so you aren't rushing around trying to find a lost shoe or misplaced bag. Make time to get your 'first day of school pictures' and get to the school nice and early. 

It can be really exciting for you when you pick them up afterwards, as you will want to know everything that has gone on in their day - but don't bombard them with too many questions, as no doubt they will be really tired!

7. A change for you as well

This can also be a difficult time for you, especially if this is your first child going to primary school. The house will now feel rather quiet, so don't forget about care for yourself.

Make the most of your time, maybe try a new hobby, try and get talking to other parents at the school gate, as they will more than likely be feeling similar to you.