Nursery Learning 6.10.25

 

Parent Meetings

The week after half term, we will be holding parent meetings to discuss how your child has settled into nursery. Over the next week, your allocated time slot will be sent to you via Evidence Me. We will also post your appointment time on the nursery door, so please remember to check there.

Each meeting will last no longer than 10 minutes. If you would prefer a phone call instead, please either email us or inform a member of staff at the nursery door in the morning.

Wonderful workshop!

This week, Little City brought the magic of imaginative play to our school, turning classrooms into mini worlds where children could explore real-life jobs, from firefighters and hairdressers to vets and shopkeepers! The excitement was contagious as the children threw themselves into their roles, donning uniforms, solving problems, and running their own little businesses.

It was a hands-on roleplay experience that sparked creativity, built confidence, and gave the children a wonderful glimpse into the grown-up world,  all through play. The joy on their faces said it all; they absolutely loved every moment and were still chatting about their 'jobs' long after the session ended!

This immersive roleplay supports their personal, social, and emotional development as they learn to cooperate and take turns. It also encourages communication and language skills through storytelling and role-playing conversations, while fostering physical development as they move around and handle props. Most importantly, it nurtures their imagination and understanding of the world, key foundations for lifelong learning

🎈A Magical Balloon Journey in the Nursery! 🎈

This week, our nursery turned into a land of imagination and teamwork with a very special visit from… magical balloons! These weren’t just any balloons—they were a bit cheeky and loved to bounce around! So, we invited the children to become little explorers and work together to help the balloons travel safely across our playroom.

To start the adventure, we put the children into small  groups, to build those all-important social skills.

The mission? Guide their magical balloon through an exciting obstacle course using only their hands—no kicking allowed! The children had to gently tap or push their balloon along a path filled with challenges, which sparked lots of laughter and cooperation.

Along the way, our adventurers faced:

🕳️"The Cave" – where the balloon had to roll through a hoop on the ground.

🏔️ "The Mountain" – a tricky cone to navigate around.

🌊 "The River" – a line to float the balloon over, followed by a big jump from the children to get across!

🍂 Exploring Autumn Colours: A Celebration of Browns, Oranges, and Golds! 🎨

This week in nursery, our creative corner was full of rich, earthy tones as we explored the beautiful colours of autumn. Inspired by the changing leaves and the natural world around us, the children had the chance to dive into painting with browns, oranges, yellows, and reds.

We set out a selection of autumn-toned paints in separate pots, giving the children just a few colours to focus on each day. This allowed them to really notice the unique shades and how they could be blended to create something new.

To help bring their seasonal scenes to life, we provided a range of painting tools:

• 🍁 Chunky brushes for bold leaf shapes

• 🍂 Thin brushes for fine branches and lines

• 🌾 Sticks for adding texture and natural patterns

It was wonderful to see the children experimenting freely, mixing colours together and watching with wide eyes as browns appeared through blending. With gentle guidance from our adults, they were encouraged to notice how red and green or orange and blue could magically become brown — a real “wow” moment for many!

Our team also modelled different techniques and supported the children in describing what they saw:

“That looks just like the leaves outside!”

“It’s like muddy boots after a walk in the park!”

We praised these creative observations and celebrated each new discovery.

⚖️ Outdoor Maths Fun: Exploring Weight and Quantity! 🪨

This week, our outdoor area became a hands-on maths zone as the children explored our tuff tray filled with stones, bowls, and weighing scales!

This open-ended activity was not only a chance for sensory play but also a brilliant opportunity to develop early maths skills through real-life, practical exploration. The children enjoyed scooping, sorting, and weighing the stones—completely engaged as little mathematicians at work!

With gentle support from adults, we introduced and modelled rich mathematical language throughout the play, encouraging children to think and talk about:

“More” and “less” as they filled their bowls

“Fewer” when comparing small collections

“Many” as they noticed larger amounts

“Heavier” and “lighter” when using the scales

It was lovely to hear children using these words with growing confidence:

“My bowl has more than yours!”

“This one’s heavier—it goes down!”

“I’ve got fewer stones than before!”

By using real objects in a meaningful, playful context, the children deepened their understanding of quantity, weight, and comparison, all key building blocks for early maths development.

We love how outdoor learning gives children space to explore, think, and collaborate in a way that feels natural and exciting.

Well done to all our little problem-solvers! 💡