Nursery News: All About Me – Week 4!
Date: 2nd Oct 2024 @ 7:32pm
This week in Nursery, we’ve seen our new friends settling in even more, and it’s been wonderful to watch all the children grow in confidence and curiosity. As we continue with our "All About Me" topic, everyone is becoming more of an adventurer—exploring new ideas, developing friendships, and discovering the world around them. Our focus this week has been a deeper look at families, exploring similarities and differences, while also continuing our learning around colours inspired by autumn.
Discovering Families: Similarities and Differences
As part of our Personal, Social, and Emotional Development, we’ve been encouraging the children to think more deeply about their families and how they are similar to and different from others. The children shared stories about their family members, pets, and special traditions. We talked about how every family is unique—some are big, some are small, but all are full of love! These conversations helped the children understand diversity and develop a sense of belonging.
Exploring Colours in Our Environment
Building on our recent exploration of autumn, we took a closer look at the colours we can see in our environment. The children ventured outdoors to spot autumnal colours like oranges, reds, browns, and yellows. They excitedly collected leaves and other natural items, this sparked conversations about the changes we’re seeing in nature as the weather cools and the leaves fall.
Autumnal Art: Creativity Through Colour
Inspired by the colours of autumn, the children had the opportunity to create their own autumnal pictures using a variety of media. We explored different ways to represent the season through painting, collaging, and mark-making. The children experimented with sponges, brushes, and their own hands to create textured leaf prints, while others used collage materials like tissue paper, felt, and natural items to represent the vibrant shades of autumn. These activities not only fostered their creativity but also supported Physical Development, as the children practised using fine motor skills to manipulate tools and materials.
Their artwork is now proudly displayed in our classroom, reflecting the rich colours and textures of the season. It’s wonderful to see the individuality in each child’s creation, with some focusing on specific leaves, others blending colours, and some even creating abstract interpretations of autumn. The children’s confidence in expressing themselves through art continues to grow, and it’s been fantastic watching their imaginations flourish.
Adventuring Through Play
With each passing week, we’ve seen the children becoming bolder in their play and learning. They are more willing to take on new challenges, whether that’s trying out a new role in the home corner, exploring the climbing equipment outside, or working together on group activities. This adventurous spirit is helping the children build their confidence, independence, and problem-solving skills. Their natural curiosity is leading them to exciting discoveries every day!
Looking Ahead
As we look forward to next week, we’ll continue to explore the world around us, focusing more on nature and the seasons. We’ll also begin incorporating new themes into our maths learning and literacy activities. It’s been a joy watching the children thrive as they explore the "All About Me" theme, and we are excited to see where their adventures will take them next!
Thank you for your continued support—it’s been wonderful hearing the children talk about their experiences at home, and we’re so proud of all they’ve achieved so far!
