Head of Schools Message
Thank you to everyone who took the time to share your feedback with us. Your thoughts and insights are invaluable as we strive to create the best possible environment for your little ones to learn, grow, and thrive. The words you used to describe Muriel Green were so positive, as illustrated in the word cloud below. We’re delighted to hear that many of you are happy with the activities, care, and progress your children are experiencing at the Nursery. We’ve also carefully considered your suggestions and are excited to share some updates:
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Newsletter Update: Our Newsletter is being refreshed and is now accessible via our website! We hope this encourages you to explore the website and stay connected with all the latest news and updates.
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Enhanced Communication: We are revisiting our Catch-Up Calls and Daily Reports to ensure you receive more personalised and insightful updates on your child’s learning and development.
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Your continued feedback helps us improve every day. If you have more thoughts to share, please share —we’d love to hear from you!
Conker Room
Book & Rhyme of the week
Our Book of the Week is "Dear Zoo". This timeless classic supports children by encouraging interactive play and language development. As children explore the story of finding the perfect pet, they learn about different animals and enhance their cognitive and observational skills in a fun and engaging way. Our Keywords are " Grumpy", "Happy", "Sad", "Confused" and "Cross".
Please find the link to the story below:
​https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqGYWRHOV6E
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Our Rhyme this week is "5 Fat Sausages".
Acorn Room
Book & Rhyme of the week
Our Book of the Week is "Where's Mr Tiger". This charming tale supports children by improving their observation skills and fostering curiosity. With its interactive lift-the-flap format, it encourages engagement and helps to build language and cognitive skills in a playful and stimulating manner. Our Keywords are "Peacock", "Tiger", "Tortoise" and "Monkey".
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Our Rhyme this week is "Horsey, Horsey".
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Willow Room
Book & Rhyme of the week
Our Book of the Week is "Baby Goes to Market". This enchanting story supports children by introducing them to the vibrant world of markets, helping to develop their language skills, and stimulating their curiosity. It's a great way to explore cultural diversity. Our Keywords are "Market", "Basket", "Crowded" and " Heavy"
Please find the link below to the story:
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGsTTaSLQbs​
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Our Rhyme of the week is "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star"
Nursery School
Book & Rhyme of the week
Our Book of the Week is "The Snowy Day", by Ezra Jack Keats. The book tells the story of a little boy named Peter who puts on his snowsuit and steps out of his house into the magic and wonder of winter's first snowfall. The story has been perfect for the children to explore with the snow we have had recently. Our Keywords are "Winter", "Path", "Mountain climber" ​and "Snowball".
Please find the link to the story:
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​https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmZCQfeWjeQ
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​​Our Rhyme of Week is "Pease Pudding Hot".
PANTOSAURUS
In Nursery School, we have been looking at the PANTS rule and exploring the Pantosaurus book from the NSPCC. This book supports simple but valuable conversations with children that can help keep them safe. Developed with children, parents, carers and teachers, Talk PANTS helps children understand that their body belongs to them, and they should tell a safe adult they trust if anything makes them feel upset or worried.
More information for how you can support this learning with your child at home can be found here: https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/support-for-parents/pants-underwear-rule/
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Birch Room
Book & Rhyme of the week
Our Book of the Week is "Brown Bear, Brown Bear - What do you see?". Our keywords for the story are "Brown", "Bear" and "Goldfish".
Please see below link to the story:​
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​https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=paw2RGSdwG0
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Our Rhyme of the Week is "Five Little Peas". This rhyme enhances the children's understanding of numbers in a fun and engaging manner. Please see below the link to the signs that support this week's rhyme.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0s1xS781PA
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Success Story of the Week!
This week at Muriel Green Nursery, our "Success of the Week" has been an exciting culinary adventure, as each room had the opportunity to try avocado. Encouraging our children to explore new foods is vital in nurturing their growing curiosity, broadening their palates, and promoting healthy eating habits. We're incredibly proud of all the children for their adventurous spirits and willingness to give it a try. Seeing their enthusiasm and openness to new experiences truly highlights their journey in becoming independent and confident individuals. Well done to all our little taste testers!
Dates coming up:
Electric Umbrella visit​: Friday 17th , 24th and 31st January
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Half Term: Monday 17th - Friday 21st February​
Start Term: Monday 24th February
Inset day : 4th April ( Nursery and Day care closed)