Broadford EYFS

Friday, 17 April 2026

Nursery Newsletter WC 13/4/26

Welcome back to Nursery! We hope you all had a lovely holiday and are feeling well rested and ready for a new term full of fun and learning.

This week, we have been enjoying the classic story The Three Little Pigs. The children had lots of fun acting out the story, taking turns to be the three little pigs and the big bad wolf. They especially loved saying the famous line, “Not by the hairs on my chinny chinny chin!”

Playdough

At the playdough table, the children have been busy making their own houses. They could choose to build with straw, sticks, or bricks, just like in the story. They also enjoyed using Lego bricks to press patterns into the playdough to make it look like real bricks. This helped them explore different textures while being creative.

Art and Craft Area

The children enjoyed making their own pigs and houses at the art table. They cut pieces of card into squares and stuck them onto paper to create pictures of pigs and houses.

They also used sticks and straw to make different types of houses, just like in the story. The children practised using scissors to cut the straw to the right size and design their houses. This activity helped them build their cutting skills while having fun being creative.

Tuff Tray

On the tuff tray, the children explored different textures using straw and wooden blocks. They tried building houses with these materials for their pigs to live in.

This activity encouraged the children to explore how things feel and to use their imagination while building and playing.

Cars, cars, cars! The children have enjoyed taking different vehicles on adventures around our learning space. They have specifically enjoyed our road mat.

Outdoor Learning

In the outdoor area, the children have been enjoying the sunshine. The tunnels were set up, and the children had lots of fun finding different ways to move through them, such as crawling, rolling, and moving backwards.

We also made a small stage where the children could sing, dance, and play musical instruments. This gave them a chance to be active, creative, and express themselves.

Reading

Where is your favourite reading spot?

Thank you,

Nursery Team

Nursery certificates 17.04.26

Congratulations to Lewis, who has been awarded the E for Excellence for being a fantastic friend and team player this week!

You showed amazing teamwork by helping your friends build and complete an obstacle course. You shared ideas, supported others, and helped everyone do their very best. We are very proud of your kindness, effort, and cooperation. Keep being a super helper and team star!

Well done to Khalid, who has been awarded the E for Excellence awards for being a kind and caring friend.

You showed wonderful kindness by helping a friend in need. You were thoughtful, gentle, and made someone feel happy and supported. We are very proud of you!

Thursday, 16 April 2026

Spring is Blooming at Broadford!

Spring has officially arrived, and our outdoor space is bursting with life! Here is a quick update on the new growth and arrivals in our garden.

🐸 New Life & Habitats

A huge thank you to a kind parent for their generous donations! Our pond is now thriving with new plants and wiggly tadpoles, and our new wood pile habitat is already becoming a five-star hotel for local mini-beasts.

🌷 Flowers & Trees

The garden is looking brighter than ever thanks to:

Flowers: Vibrant tulips and miniature "tête-à-tête" daffodils.
Trees: Newly planted Walnut, Oak, Scots Pine, and Willow trees.

🛑 Look, Don't Pick!

We are teaching the children to be guardians of our environment. We’ve asked everyone to enjoy the plants and trees without picking or pulling at them. These plants provide vital food and shelter for our wildlife, and we want them to stay healthy for everyone to enjoy.

Thank you for helping us keep Broadford green and wild!

Friday, 27 March 2026

Nursery Newsletter 23.3.26

We had lots of mark-making fun! Big rolls of paper and Easter egg templates provided a perfect canvas for drawing, doodling, and experimenting with colours and patterns. Children loved filling the pages with bright, bold designs, sharing ideas, and showing off their masterpieces.

This week, the children have been having lots of fun with number recognition! 🔢 They’ve been spotting numbers and matching them with the correct amount of objects. Some children used little counters, toys, or even mini eggs to make sure the number on their card matched the quantity in front of them.

It was wonderful to see children concentrating as they counted carefully, double-checking their work, and helping each other when needed. Some even challenged themselves by creating bigger numbers or arranging the objects into patterns, turning learning into a playful and hands-on activity.

his week, the children had a blast making colourful Easter egg designs with tissue paper! They carefully tore, cut, and stuck bright pieces of tissue paper onto their egg shapes. Once they were finished, we put the eggs on the window, and the sunlight shone through, making their creations glow beautifully.

Children loved experimenting with colour combinations and patterns, and they were so proud to see their eggs sparkling in the sunlight. Some layered colours for a rainbow effect, while others created neat, symmetrical designs, it was a fantastic mix of creativity and imagination.

The activity was a lovely way to combine art, exploration, and a bit of magic, as everyone watched the windows light up with their bright and cheerful Easter eggs.

This week, the children had a creative blast making their very own Easter eggs from playdough! They shaped the eggs carefully and then decorated them with colourful sequins, exploring patterns, textures, and colours. Some children experimented with symmetrical designs, while others let their imaginations run wild with rainbow eggs and glittery creations.

This activity supported Expressive Arts and Design, as the children explored materials, colours, and patterns. It also strengthened fine motor skills and hand muscles, important for writing and practical tasks, as they pinched, pressed, and decorated their eggs.

This week, our Sensory Tuff Tray was full of Easter fun! The children explored scooping and pouring lentils and mini eggs, using small plates and spoons to practice their careful movements. A little bunny friend joined the tray, and the children loved pretending to feed it, using their imagination to create little mealtime stories.

This activity supported Physical Development, helping the children strengthen their fine motor skills and coordination as they scooped, poured, and transferred items. It also encouraged Imaginative Play and Communication and Language, as children chatted about feeding the bunny, sharing ideas, and making up stories together.

This week’s Finger Gym was egg-citing! The children had a brilliant time hunting through shredded paper to find hidden eggs. Once they discovered an egg, they had to squeeze, pop, and carefully open it to reveal the treasure inside.

This activity was not only super fun, but it also helped the children develop their fine motor skills and hand strength, which are important for writing and daily tasks. They practiced pincer grip and hand-eye coordination as they searched, squeezed, and uncovered their surprises.

We were so impressed with the fantastic Easter bonnets the children created at home, thank you for your wonderful support! Each bonnet was full of creativity, colour, and personality, and the children were so proud to share their designs with their friends.

To celebrate, we held our very own Easter bonnet parade in the school hall! The children took turns to walk along our “runway,” showing off their beautiful creations. There were lots of smiles, claps, and excitement as everyone cheered each other on. It was lovely to see the children building their confidence as they shared their work and spoke about what they had made.

This experience supported the children’s Personal, Social and Emotional Development, as they celebrated each other’s efforts and developed a sense of pride in their own achievements. It also linked to Communication and Language, with children chatting about their bonnets, describing colours, shapes, and decorations. Their creativity really shone through, connecting to Expressive Arts and Design as they explored different materials and ideas.

Most importantly, the children had so much fun, it was a joyful and memorable moment for everyone!

Well done to our winners of the most creative bonnet!

We also celebrated Cultural Day this week, and it was such a special moment for everyone! The children came into nursery dressed in outfits that represent their culture, and we were blown away by the fantastic colours, patterns, and traditions on display.

It was wonderful to see the children shining with pride as they shared their outfits with their friends. There were lots of smiles, conversations, and curiosity as the children noticed similarities and differences, learning from one another in such a natural and meaningful way.

A big thank you to some of our incredibly kind parents who baked and brought in delicious treats from their cultures. The children were so excited to try them, and it was lovely to see everyone enjoying the different flavours together!

We loved celebrating the uniqueness of every child and coming together as a nursery family to appreciate all the different cultures that make our setting so special.

The children also took part in a very exciting Easter egg hunt around the nursery! They followed clues hidden in different areas, working together to solve them and figure out where to go next. There was lots of excitement as they searched high and low, eagerly discussing ideas and helping each other along the way.

When they finally reached the end, they were delighted to discover a basket of chocolate waiting for them! The children were so proud of themselves for solving the clues and completing the hunt, it was a wonderful mix of teamwork, problem-solving, and Easter fun.

We had a very special surprise to end our week! One of our fantastic Midday Assistant Managers, Sally, went above and beyond by bringing in some baby chicks for the children to see.

The children were absolutely delighted! They watched them closely, gently stroked their soft feathers, and talked about how tiny and fluffy they were. It was such a calm and magical experience, with lots of excitement and curiosity from everyone.

A huge thank you to Sally for such a thoughtful and memorable end-of-term treat, it was a truly lovely experience for the children!

Nursery Certificates- 27.3.26

Junior has been awarded the E for Excellence certificate this week! He had a fantastic time in the water tray, exploring, pouring, and mixing alongside a new friend. There were lots of smiles and lovely conversations as Junior shared his ideas and played together.

Well done, Junior, for using your wonderful skills to make new friends and have so much fun!

Lenny has been awarded the E for Excellence certificate this week! for being a wonderful and enthusiastic learner at nursery. He followed instructions during our Easter egg hunt, showing excellent listening skills and a positive attitude throughout. Keep up the fantastic work, Lenny!

Reception certificates- W.C 23.03.2026

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.

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E for Excellence - Ayan for being a fantastic role model,he consistently follows class rules,works with care and attention,and stays focused during lessons.

Star Writer - Anthony for creating an outstanding mind map about Easter

I have made my teacher happy- Shaheer for using his listening ears and magnet eyes during our maths and topic lessons this week.

Matei has won the most creative Easter bonnet award for a design that perfectly represented how much he loves football!