Our Topic
In Nursery our topic for Summer is ‘Minibeasts’. We will start this term with a Minibeast hunt! Through play and discussions, we will be finding out about Being an Entomologist, The Season -Summer, Protection & camouflage, Minibeasts workers and Life Cycles.
In Class we will be sharing a few stories by Eric Carle.
- The Very Hungry Caterpillar
- The Bad-Tempered Ladybird
- The Very Busy Spider
And
- Aaaarrgghh, Spider! by Lydia Monks
- The Very Greedy Bee by Steve Smallma
Can you name any of the Minibeasts?
J&C Party Pets visited Nursery
23rd June 2021
You can visit the Petting Zoo at Maldon Promenade.
Nursery had a fantastic time.
Thank you.
Nursery Sports day 8th July 2021 We had great fun today in Nursery taking part in all of our sports day races and cheering on our friends!
We all took part in the bean bag race, egg and spoon race, hula hoop race and the sack race. Pictures above are AM Nursery and below PM Nursery
What is phonics? Read Write Inc
Phonics is a method of teaching reading by matching sounds to letters and groups of letters. In Nursery we start to teach the first set of sounds to your child, which is kept very simple.
5th July
We are learning the sound - c
12th July
We are learning the sound -k
A few reminders -
- Remember a sun hat on sunny days and ensure your child has sun cream applied.
- Wellington boots need to be labelled. (We may get a chance to splash in puddles)
- Label all uniform with your child's name.
- Return WOW achievement certificates completed.
- Return 'All about me' forms completed.
- Your child can bring a drinking bottle with water each day (no juice), which needs to be labelled with your child’s name.
- Return Activity packs on a Tuesday. These will then be given on a Friday to go home. Please speak to a member of staff regarding Book bags.
Thank you
Mrs Conlan and Mrs Westgate
Our Topic
In Nursery our topic for Spring is ‘Dinosaurs’. Children will have the opportunity to find out about Dinosaurs, their habitats and growing Dinosaurs. We will be creating our own habitats in the construction area with our friends, taking turns and sharing our ideas working together. What size is a Dinosaur? We will be making comparisons between dinosaurs relating to size and length. I wonder will a Dinosaur visit Nursery.
Our focus book in Class is – ‘Harry and the Bucketful of Dinosaurs’.
“Harry finds some dusty plastic dinosaurs in Nan's attic. He cleans them, finds out their names and takes them everywhere - until, one day, the dinosaurs get lost! The lost property man gets a surprise when Harry proves dinosaurs are his by calling them over to him.”
Science Week 8th March – 12th March
Spring Week 15th March – 19th March
Easter Week 22nd March – 26th March
Comic Relief - Superhero Day!
On Friday 19th March, to raise money for comic relief the children in Nursery dressed up as superheroes! All of the children had so much fun in school telling us about which superhero they were and their super powers! They also enjoyed lots of superhero activities such as, colouring, mask making and a super hero obstacle course outside!
Nursery's Superhero costumes - Which superheros can you spot!
We are Dinosaur Explorers!
Europe Day 4th May
Today in Nursery we looked at a Map of Europe with Flags.
We painted coloured flags, listened to music and moved in a range of ways to the music.
We also learnt how to say "Hello" in Albanian, Romanian and Lithuanian.
Optional Activities
Music and Movement
Ten Green Bottles | Early Years - Nursery Rhymes - YouTube
Ten fat sausages | Early Years - Nursery Rhymes - YouTube
Five little men in a flying saucer | Early Years - Nursery Rhymes - YouTube
The Big Numbers Song - YouTube
The Solar System Song - YouTube
Weather Song For Kids: The Sun Comes Up! - YouTube
Days of The Week Song For Kids - YouTube
Wash Your Hands Song | Music for Kids | The Singing Walrus - YouTube
Months of the Year Song | Learn English Kids - YouTube
What makes a good friend? - YouTube
A story to enjoy at home.
One Snowy Night - A Percy The Park Keeper story read by Nick Butterworth - YouTube
A Squash and a Squeeze By Julia Donaldson & Illustrated by Axel Scheffler - YouTube
Alphablocks
BBC iPlayer - Alphablocks - Series 1: 1. Alphablocks A-Z
Numberblocks
BBC iPlayer - Numberblocks - Series 1: One
BBC iPlayer - Numberblocks - Series 1: Two
BBC iPlayer - Numberblocks - Series 1: Three
BBC iPlayer - Numberblocks - Series 1: Four
BBC iPlayer - Numberblocks - Series 1: Five
BBC iPlayer - Numberblocks - Series 1: Hide and Seek
Useful websites
Fun learning ideas and eBook library - https://homeoxfordowl.co.uk/help-child-learn-age3-4/
BBC Bitesize - Home - BBC Bitesize
CBeebies - Games for kids and early years activities - CBeebies - BBC
Thank you for sharing photos of your Home Learning.
Autumn
In Nursery our topic for Autumn is 'All about me.' This topic is a great opportunity to find out about your child/children. Through play and discussions, we will be finding out about our family, pets, favourite toys, likes and dislikes.
Our focus book in Class is - 'Titch'
"Titch is the youngest and smallest in his family. His brother Pete and his sister Mary have bigger bikes, kites that fly higher, and instruments that make bigger noises. But when Titch plants a tiny seed, they all find that starting off small is just the first stage of growing."
In Nursery we enjoy various indoor and outdoor activities.
National Poetry Day - 1st October
For National Poetry Day Nursery shared an Autumn Poem.
Autumn leaves are falling down,
twirling, whirling to the ground.
Red and yellow, gold and brown,
floating softly to the ground.
Autumn leaves are falling down,
twirling, whirling to the ground.
Have you been on an Autumn walk?
What changes have you noticed?
Minibeast Hunt
We liked going on a 'Mini Beast' hunt in our garden. We found ants and worms.
Physical Development
In PE we have been finding different ways to move our bodies. We used ribbons as we moved in a range of ways, pretending to be a firework. The children moved to sounds such as - fizz, pop, bang and boom.
Remembrance Day
We wear a Poppy as a symbol of Remembrance.
Today we will watch this short animation.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOT5CDnYHEs
Diwali
Festival of Lights
We made Diya lamps in Nursery with salt dough.
Christmas Jumper Day
National Storytelling Week (1st-5th Feb)
What is your favourite story? Can you act out a story with your family?
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