Nursery News: Baa Baa Black Sheep
Date: 5th Nov 2024 @ 2:13pm
Welcome back to a new term full of excitement and discovery! This term, our learning will be focused on Nursery Rhymes and Traditional Tales, a topic packed with fun activities that build literacy, creativity, and a love for reading. Together, we’ll dive into beloved rhymes and stories such as Baa Baa Black Sheep, Incy Wincy Spider, The Three Billy Goats Gruff, The Gingerbread Man, and Twinkle Twinkle Little Star. We are thrilled to invite parents to join us for nursery rhyme activities throughout the term and share in the joy of learning.
Celebrating Diversity in Our Community
This week, we started off by embracing the wonderful diversity within our community through learning about celebrations like Diwali, Bonfire night and Halloween. The children enjoyed creating their own interpretations of beautiful Rangoli patterns, experimenting with symmetry, colour, and design. They also explored the art of Mehndi with intricate patterns on paper, which helped them develop fine motor skills and appreciate traditional art.
To celebrate Bonfire Night, we had lots of fun experimenting with forks, stamps, and cardboard tubes to create vibrant firework paintings. The children were amazed at the effects they could create by using different tools, exploring texture, and getting creative with paint.
Nursery Rhyme of the Week: Baa Baa Black Sheep
This week’s nursery rhyme focus is Baa Baa Black Sheep, which has been a hit in the classroom! Through this rhyme, the children are learning about patterns and sounds, reinforcing their understanding of rhyme through music and rhythm. Singing and clapping along to the beat has also been a fantastic way to build on their Communication and Language skills in a fun and engaging way.
In our Maths sessions, we are continuing our exploration of colours by focusing on the colour black. The children are working on matching objects by colour, deepening their understanding of sorting and categorizing—a foundational skill in early maths.
Mark Making and Following Instructions
For our mark-making activity, the children are practicing following instructions as they create shapes and scenarios with their bodies. This activity not only supports their gross motor skills but also encourages listening and coordination as they follow each step. The children are enjoying the chance to be imaginative while also learning about spatial awareness and movement.
Inspired by Yayoi Kusama
Following our autumn and Halloween learning, we are introducing the children to the artist Yayoi Kusama, known for her bold and playful polka dots. The children will create their own observational drawings of Yayoi’s famous polka dot pumpkin, using inspiration from her unique style. This activity is a wonderful opportunity for them to engage with expressive art and design, building confidence in their mark-making skills while learning about a fascinating contemporary artist.
Coming Soon: Nativity Practice!
We’re also excited to announce that we’ll soon be preparing for our Nativity performance! The children are already buzzing with anticipation, and we can’t wait to begin rehearsals for what promises to be a magical experience.
What a jam-packed term we have ahead! Thank you for your support, and we can’t wait to share all the amazing learning and fun with you as we journey through this exciting term together!