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This week we were lucky to have some lovely sunny weather, and we also enjoyed celebrating World Book Day in nursery. The whole school dressed in pyjamas and everyone looked fantastic — it made the day feel extra cosy and fun.
As part of our celebrations, we invited parents into nursery for a “Stay and Play” session. You all engaged so beautifully with your children, and it was wonderful to see the children so excited and happy to share their nursery activities with their grown‑ups. The atmosphere was amazing, and the children absolutely loved it.
The next day, we visited the school library where we listened to a story read by the teacher. The children sat brilliantly and enjoyed exploring the books around them.
On Thursday, we continued the fun by putting our pyjamas on again for school. It was a relaxed, joyful day filled with stories, smiles and lots of comfort.
What a great week we’ve had in nursery!
This week we also learned that it is Lunar New Year, and this year is the Year of the Horse. The children enjoyed talking about how different countries celebrate this special time of year, looking at pictures of horses in the zodiac, and discovering the traditions that make Lunar New Year so colourful and exciting…
In Nursery we explored two exciting sensory trays!
✨ Pasta Tray
The children used tweezers to pick up pieces of pasta, using their fine motor skills and building strength in their fingers. Everyone tried so hard and did a fantastic job!
✨ Red Rice Tray
We also had a tray filled with red rice. The children were encouraged to feel the different textures and talk about how it felt. There was lots of scooping, pouring, and filling, helping to develop coordination and early maths skills. You all engaged brilliantly and had such fun exploring!
We all enjoyed reading our Lunar Celebration books this week. The children loved exploring the characters and the exciting traditions in the stories.
They also did lots of colouring, especially pictures of horses and dragons, which really sparked their creativity and imagination.
It’s been a fantastic week of learning in Nursery — full of curiosity, colour, and fun!
This week in nursery we took part in the Big Garden Birdwatch, and the children absolutely loved becoming little bird spotters!
We explored our outdoor area with binoculars, looking up into the sky and peering into the treetops to see what kinds of birds we could find. The children were so excited each time they spotted movement, wings flapping, or a bird perched high on a branch.
It was a beautiful day to be outside, and the children were fully engaged, observing nature, asking questions, and sharing what they saw with their friends. We were so proud of how enthusiastic and curious they all were. Back inside, we continued our bird theme with lots of exciting activities. The children took part in:
🪶 Feather collages
🎨 Bird colouring
📚 Reading bird-themed books
🧩 Bird jigsaws
These activities encouraged creativity, fine motor skills, and plenty of great conversations about the different birds we had seen outside.
The children were fascinated by how high some of the birds perched, and they quickly learned how noisy birds can be—especially the crows, whose loud crowing made everyone giggle! It was a lovely day to be outdoors, and the children really enjoyed watching and listening to the world around them.
The children were so enthusiastic throughout the week, and it was wonderful to see how much they enjoyed learning about birds in different ways. A fantastic experience for everyone!
This week in Nursery, we were excited to welcome a visitor from the Living Streets project. Their mission is to help create safer, healthier and more enjoyable walking environments, while encouraging everyone—especially children—to walk more in their daily lives.
Our visitor shared Elmer’s Journey with us. The children listened beautifully as she told the story, and they loved joining in with all the actions. It was a fun, active and engaging way to learn about the importance of walking and keeping our bodies moving.
The session was enjoyed by all, and it helped us think about the different ways we can travel actively and safely in our community.
The children took part in a creative activity and made their very own Elmer collage using small pieces of colourful paper. They carefully selected different colours, glued them onto their elephant outline, and were so proud of their finished artwork. It was lots of fun and a lovely way to link art with our learning about movement and the world around us.
The week was enjoyed by all, and it helped us think about the different ways we can travel actively and safely in our community.
A huge thank you to all the families who joined us for our Christmas Stay and Play today! It was wonderful to see everyone creating, singing, and having so much fun together.
The children enjoyed a variety of festive activities, including:
And of course, we all loved the delicious party food! Thank you to all the families who contributed, it made the celebration extra special.
Your enthusiasm and creativity made the morning truly magical. We hope you had as much fun as we did and wish you all a wonderful Christmas holiday and Happy New Year!
In 2 year old nursery today , something magical happened in our kitchen! The children became little bakers, ready to create their very own jam tarts. First, we gathered all the ingredients, soft butter, powdery flour, and creamy milk. The children took turns pouring and mixing, watching as the ingredients slowly transformed into a smooth pastry dough.
There were giggles and chatter as tiny hands worked hard, pressing and rolling the dough. Then came the best part—spooning in the shiny, sweet jam! Each child carefully added a dollop, concentrating so hard to make their tart just right.
When the trays were ready, we popped them into the oven and waited patiently. The smell of warm pastry filled the room, and the children’s faces lit up with excitement. Finally, it was time to taste their Amazing jam tarts and they were beautiful.
This activity wasn’t just about baking; it was about teamwork, learning new words, exploring textures, and building confidence. Our little bakers showed amazing cooperation and joy in creating something special together.
Today we went outside with our buckets to collect lots of beautiful leaves. We looked closely at all the different colours and shapes—there were so many to explore!
Afterwards, we brought the leaves inside for some exciting activities. We filled a big tray and everyone did an amazing job using the scissor scoops to pick up the leaves. It was a great way to practice our fine motor skills while having fun!
In nursery we explored the beauty of autumn through art! We used the leaves we collected to make leaf rubbings. It was a little tricky to hold the crayon on its side, but you all worked so hard and created amazing patterns! Next, we painted over the leaves using lovely autumn colours like red, orange, yellow, and brown. The results were beautiful and full of seasonal charm!
Well done, everyone—you made fantastic autumn artwork.
We had so much fun exploring autumn! After our amazing leaf rubbings and painting with autumn colours, we went back outside to collect even more leaves. It was a great chance to enjoy the fresh air, have fun together, and keep learning about the beautiful changes that happen in autumn, what wonderful little explorers!
This week, we ventured into the beautiful school woods to celebrate the magic of autumn. The vibrant colours of falling leaves and the crisp air created the perfect setting for an outdoor adventure.
The children delighted in walking beneath the towering trees, listening to the satisfying crunch of leaves underfoot. As we explored, we collected leaves and twigs to create a sensory tray back in the classroom, an activity that encourages hands-on learning and sparks curiosity about the natural world.
To make the experience even more special, Mrs Bah gathered the children under the canopy of golden leaves and read a short story. Surrounded by nature, the story came alive, creating a moment of calm and wonder.
Why Outdoor Learning Matters
Outdoor experiences like these help children develop a deeper connection with nature, enhance their sensory awareness, and foster creativity. They also provide opportunities for physical activity and mindfulness in a natural setting.
This week, we celebrated Diwali—the festival of lights—with lots of colourful and creative activities! We began by sharing a lovely story all about Diwali, helping the children learn about the lights, colours, and joy of the festival. Everyone listened beautifully and joined in with lots of enthusiasm. The children really enjoyed looking at the Diwali books and dressing up too.
Next, we got creative with rangoli colouring, using bright colours to decorate beautiful patterns. The children loved choosing their favourite shades and filling in the designs
To finish, we made firework patterns using a washing-up brush dipped in paint—what a fun and sparkly way to celebrate! The children were fascinated by the bursts of colour they created.
It was a wonderful week full of learning, creativity, and celebration. Happy Diwali! ✨
It was wonderful to see so many of our parents engaging with their children during our family reading session this week. Sharing books with your child is so important, it helps them learn new words, understand their feelings, build imagination, improve focus, and strengthen your bond together.
