Day care Manager

Welcome back to our Nursery School families! It is great to have everyone back ready to learn and have fun at Muriel Green. As we settle back into our routines, we’d like to remind parents about the importance of toilet training. Independence in this area is a key milestone for young children, and we are here to support you in the process. If your child is working on this skill or will begin this process soon, please ensure they have plenty of spare clothes in their bag. In the forthcoming weeks, we will be providing supportive materials aimed at helping you and your child to master the skills needed for successful toilet training. These resources are designed to offer guidance, tips, and encouragement to make the process as smooth and stress-free as possible.

We recognise that each child is unique, and they may progress at their own pace. If you have any concerns or questions about your child's toilet training journey, please feel free to reach out to your child's key person. Our team is here to listen and assist you with any support you might need.

REMINDER

We’d also like to remind you about the clothes rail in the front entrance. If you need any extra items for your child, please feel free to take what you need. Likewise, if you have any clothes to donate, we greatly appreciate your contributions to help other families in our community.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Conker Room
Book & Rhyme of the week

This week, we are thrilled to explore "Solomon Crocodile" as our Book of the Week. This charming tale follows the playful antics of Solomon, a mischievous crocodile, teaching lessons about friendship and understanding.

Our Keywords are "Peaceful", "Noise", " Double" and "Stork".

Our Rhyme this week is "Pat a Cake".

Home Learning: Hide and Seek Around the House

Encourage your child to find creative hiding spots and take turns being the seeker. Enjoy the laughter and excitement as you play together!

Acorn Room
Book & Rhyme of the week

Next week, we are excited to introduce "Dinosaur Stomp" as our Book of the Week. This delightful story takes children on an adventure with dinosaurs, combining fun and learning in an engaging way. The rhythmic text and colourful illustrations encourage early literacy and spark imagination.

Our Keywords are "Roar", "Stomp", "Claw" and "Forest".

Our Rhyme this week is " Little Bo Peep".

Home Learning: Can you stomp like a dinosaur?

To complement our Book of the Week, "Dinosaur Stomp," try this fun activity at home: Encourage your child to create a mini dance with stomping.. Have a dinosaur dance party to boost their creativity and motor skills!

Willow Room
Book & Rhyme of the week

This week, we are continuing with "Jasper's Beanstalk" by Nick Butterworth and Mick Inkpen.

In addition to reading, we will be innovating with activities around planting and nurturing. We encourage you to discuss with your child what they learn about growth and caring for plants.

Our Keywords are "Planted", "Dug", and "Waited".

Please find the link below to the story:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMuY8P-8Yzo

Our rhyme of the week is "Ten in the Bed."

Home Learning: Caring about their plant

We're excited to share that the children will be bringing home their own bean plants this week! This is a great opportunity for them to learn about responsibility and the wonders of nature.

Please help your child care for their plant, and we would love for you to send pictures of its growth as part of our learning journey!

Nursery School
Book & Rhyme of the week

This week, we are continuing with "The Three Little Pigs" for the second week as part of the imitation stage. The children are enjoying exploring the story's themes of creativity and problem-solving.

During this stage, they'll be retelling and acting out the story to deepen their understanding and engagement. We encourage you to discuss the story at home and perhaps even act it out together!

Our Keywords are "Cottage", "Afraid", "Warning", "Snout" and "Boiling".

Please find the link to the story:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFPEs862Vto

Our Rhyme of Week is "When Goldilocks went to the House of the Bears".

Home learning:

Use language associated with size and capacity to describe and compare objects. Play with a selection of bottles and containers of different sizes in the bath. What happens when you pour water from one container into another? How can you find out which one holds the most water? Can you line them up in order of biggest to smallest/ which holds the most to which holds the least?

Our sign of the week is "Pig"

Birch Room
Book & Rhyme of the week

This week, we are delighted to continue exploring "Where's Mrs Tiger?" as our Book of the Week. The children are enjoying the interactive and engaging nature of the story as they search for Mrs. Tiger and other characters. During this second week, we will focus on enhancing observation skills and promoting curiosity.

Our Keywords are "Tiger", "Peacock", "Tortoise" and "Monkey".

Please find the link to the story below https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYA6TVmLwno

Our Rhyme of the Week is "Row Row your Boat".

Home Learning: Using PVA Glue

Encourage your child to create a simple art project using materials like paper, fabric, or small objects. Supervise them as they use PVA glue to assemble their artwork safely.

Success Story of the Week!

This week has been a wonderful success in the setting. The children have delighted in experiencing a variety of weather conditions, from rain and cold to sunny spells, each offering its own adventure. The Conker room, in particular, enjoyed splashing around in the puddles in their waterproof clothing, making the most of the rainy weather.

In addition, the children have shown enthusiasm and responsibility in helping with our gardening project, nurturing and watering the plants. It's been delightful to see their growth alongside our budding plants!