Nursery News: All About Me – Week 5!

Date: 9th Oct 2024 @ 4:35pm

What an exciting week it has been in Nursery! We are so pleased to see all of our friends settled and truly enjoying their journey with us. The children’s confidence is growing each day, and their excitement for learning is clear to see. This week, we continued our focus on families, diving deeper into exploring our homes and surroundings while also practicing important skills like counting and name writing.

Junk Modelling Our Houses

This week, we had a wonderful time creating our very own houses using junk modelling materials! The children were full of creativity as they built their homes using boxes, cardboard, and a variety of recycled materials. It was fantastic to see how each child approached the task in their own unique way. Once their houses were complete, the children eagerly described their creations, pointing out features like the number of windows, doors, and even the colour of their front doors! This activity not only sparked their imaginations but also supported Mathematical Development, as they practiced counting different parts of their houses.

Name Writing and Number Fun

Our Nursery friends have been working hard this week to practice writing their names. Through family group activities, many of the children have been able to write/ trace the letters in their names, growing in confidence and developing their literacy skills. It's been a joy to see how proud they are when they recognize and write their own names!

In addition, we’ve been practicing our numbers to ten with lots of fun and active learning. During carpet time, we’ve marched around the classroom like ants, whilst we sing “The Ants Go Marching.”. We also had a fantastic time pretending to be “hungry seagulls,” swooping down to eat our teacher’s and friends’ chips, all while practicing our counting with the song “Ten Hungry Seagulls.” These lively activities have helped the children develop their Mathematical Development in a playful and engaging way, reinforcing number recognition and counting in a context they love.

Guided Reading: 'Animal Fun'

In our guided reading sessions this week, we focused on the story Animal Fun from our brilliant Little Wandle collection. The children were captivated by the animal characters and enjoyed learning about the different sounds they make. This story provided a fantastic opportunity for the children to engage with Communication and Language and Early Reading Skills, as we explored the sounds and actions of the animals together. They particularly enjoyed acting out their favourite parts of the story, which encouraged not only language development but also physical movement.

Looking Ahead

Next week, we look forward to continuing our exploration of families, homes, and the world around us. We will also be introducing new stories and songs, and encouraging even more creative play as we further develop our literacy and numeracy skills. It’s been a fantastic week of learning and fun, and we can’t wait to see what adventures lie ahead!

Thank you for your ongoing support—it’s been a joy to see the children’s enthusiasm and excitement grow, and we look forward to sharing more of their achievements with you in the coming weeks!