Head of school message

We are looking forward to welcoming you to our MADGE Day (Mothers, Aunties, Daughters, Grandmothers and Every other important woman!) on Tuesday, 25th March, from 2:30 to 3:30 pm in both Nursery and Day Care.

This special event is an opportunity for you to spend time with your child in their learning environment, engage in fun activities together, and see first-hand what they have been exploring in Nursery.

Best wishes to the families observing Ramadan. May the month bring you peace and connection with loved ones.

Conker Room
Book & Rhyme of the week

Our book of the week continues to be "Peekaboo Morning" by Rachel Isadora. Through engaging storylines and interactive elements, "Peekaboo Morning" encourages children to explore their curiosity and develop early literacy skills in a fun and captivating way.

As we read and interact with this book, we'll be focusing on enhancing the children's ability to mimic sounds and actions, which plays a crucial role in language development and social skills.

Our Keywords are "Train", "Bunny", and "See".

Please find the link below to the story:tps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6S7ja_AaTU

Our Rhyme this week is "Hokey Cokey".

Home Learning: Stacking

Help your children to stack objects that they can find around the home; for example, stack cups, books or Tupperware.

Acorn Room
Book & Rhyme of the week

This week, we are delighted to introduce "Who's Hiding on the Farm" by Axel Scheffler as our book of the week. This engaging book invites children to discover various animals hiding around the farm. With its interactive elements, it encourages curiosity and develops observational skills as children lift flaps to reveal hidden animals.

Our Keywords are "Please", "Piece", and "Play".

Our Rhyme this week is " Five Little Men in a Flying Saucer".

Home Learning: Sign Please

Can you practice this sign at home

Willow Room
Book & Rhyme of the week

This week we continue with "My Pet Star" by Corrinne Averiss and Rosalind Beardshaw, as our book of the week.

This enchanting story captures the children's imagination and encourages them to mimic actions and express emotions, vital components of their early development.

As we journey through "My Pet Star," we'll be focusing on activities that promote language skills, empathy, and creativity.

Our Keywords are "Star", "glow", " foil" and "Sparkle".

Please find the link below to the story:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9vnS_pT_ak

Our rhyme of the week is "."Old MacDonald"

Home Learning: Go on a Hunt

Look for sparkly, glowing and shiny things at home, on your way to Nursery or if you go on a walk over the weekend.

Is their foil paper in your kitchen and is it shiny?

Nursery School
Book & Rhyme of the week

This week, we are excited to continue the classic tale of "Jack and the Beanstalk" as our book of the week. .

This timeless adventure provides rich opportunities for children to engage in role-play and mimic the characters' actions, promoting imagination and early cognitive skills.

Throughout the week, the children will be encouraged to re-enact scenes from the story, enhancing their ability to express themselves and develop their language abilities.

Our Keywords are "market", "stranger", "giant", "giantess" and "harp".

Please find the link to the story:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QUj9BOsgeg

Our Rhyme of Week is "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star and Twinkle Twinkle Chocolate Bar".

Home learning: enjoying cooking together

Cooking with your child not only teaches life skills but also makes learning fun, offering lots of opportunities for bonding and discovery! Cooking helps develop motor skills, creativity, and introduces basic concepts of math, science, and nutrition. You could make simple things such as sandwiches, soup, fruit salad, pizza, or biscuits.

Our sign for the story is

"Beanstalk"

Birch Room
Book & Rhyme of the week

We're excited to announce that our Book of the Week is "Who's Hiding in the Jungle?" . This engaging story invites children to explore the wonders of the jungle while enhancing their observational skills and curiosity. Through interactive storytime, we'll be encouraging the children to identify different animals and mimic their sounds and movements, fostering both language development and physical coordination

Our Keywords are "Peeping", "Splashing", and "Flowers".

Our Rhyme of the Week is "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star".

Home Learning: Turn Taking

To support your child's social development at home, we suggest engaging them in activities that focus on the important skill of turn-taking.

Toy Sharing: Encourage turn-taking by sharing toys and taking turns choosing which toy to play with next.

Success Story of the Week!

We're delighted to share a wonderful success from this week! Our children in the Nursery have enthusiastically participated in making watercress soup, an activity that beautifully blends learning with fun in our Early Years setting.

This hands-on culinary adventure provided the children with an opportunity to explore new textures and tastes while developing crucial skills such as following instructions and working collaboratively. It was a joy to witness their excitement as they prepared and enjoyed the soup, showcasing their growing independence and curiosity.

We encourage you to ask your little chefs about their experience and perhaps even try making a simple recipe together at home!

Dates coming up:

MADGE DAY (Mother, Aunt, Daughter, Grandmother and Every other important woman): Tuesday 25th March between 2.30 to 3.30

Sustainability Week: Monday 31st March - Thursday 3rd April

Inset day : 4th April (Nursery and Day care closed)

Easter Holiday: Monday 7th - Thursday 17th April

Good Friday: Friday 18th April ( Nursery and Day care closed)

Easter Monday: Monday 21st April ( Nursery and Day care closed)

REMINDER

Can we remind you to please label all your children's clothing, as we have a lot of lost property in our basket with name. The basket will be in the office for two weeks, then we will donate them to charity.