What a magical week we’ve had in Nursery as we explored the festive story Dear Santa! The children were full of excitement as they participated in fun, festive learning activities while continuing to build essential skills.

Family Group Fun

This week, we focused on:

Naming Body Parts: The children explored their bodies by naming as many body parts as they could, building vocabulary and body awareness.
Christmas Crafts: The children created beautiful Christmas cards and calendars, showing off their creativity and developing their fine motor skills through cutting, sticking, and painting.

Communication and Language

We used Dear Santa as a springboard for developing language skills:

Building Sentences: The children described what they saw in the story, forming full sentences and expanding their vocabulary.
Sharing Ideas: We encouraged the children to talk about their favorite presents from the story and what they might wish for themselves!

Maths Learning

The children explored weight and measurement using scales:

They searched the classroom for objects to compare, discovering which items were heavier or lighter. This hands-on activity helped them understand basic measurement concepts in a fun, interactive way.

Nativity Performance 🌟

The highlight of the week was our EYFS Nativity Performance! The children worked incredibly hard all term, practicing songs and actions to support Reception in retelling the Nativity story. Their performances were nothing short of spectacular, and we are so proud of their confidence and enthusiasm. Well done, everyone!

Looking Ahead

As we wrap up this festive term, we want to thank you for your continued support. We wish you a joyful holiday season and can’t wait to welcome the children back in the new year for more exciting learning adventures! 🎄✨

Toilet Training

I wanted to take a moment to encourage you to consider the Christmas holiday period as an ideal time to focus on toilet training of your child, if they are ready to take this important step.

The two-week break provides a rare opportunity for consistency and uninterrupted time at home, which is key to successful toilet training. With fewer external commitments and more time spent together, you can establish a routine and offer the encouragement and patience your child needs during this transition.

To help make the process smoother, here are a few tips:

Prepare Ahead: Talk to your child about the change and involve them in choosing fun training pants or a potty.
Be Consistent: Stick to a schedule for bathroom breaks and celebrate small successes to build their confidence.
Make It Positive: Turn the process into a fun and rewarding experience. Stickers can be a great reward for your child using the potty/bathroom.

We understand every child develops at their own pace, so it’s important to ensure they are ready for this step. If you’re unsure or would like any support, please feel free to reach out to us.

Thank you for considering this valuable opportunity to help your child progress with their independence. Wishing you a wonderful holiday season!

Warm regards,

Mr Garth
Nursery Teacher