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:

• Making calendars
• Crafting Christmas crackers
• Designing beautiful baubles
• Playdough fun and colouring sheets

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!

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.

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.

Over the past couple of weeks, we’ve been having so much fun learning All About Me and discovering all the amazing things we can do, even at just 2 years old!

Our little learners have been busy exploring their world through play and creativity. We’ve enjoyed:

Sharing books together – such as Elmer’s Colours and Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes.
Creating wonderful collages – sticking, layering, and expressing ourselves with colours and textures.
Squishing and shaping playdough – making all sorts of fun shapes and strengthening our little fingers.
Balancing along beams – showing off our coordination and confidence.
Climbing on the climbing frame – building strength and independence with every step.

One of our favourite activity has been making handprints and footprints. The children love seeing their own marks on paper and noticing how different they all are.

It’s a lovely way for them to learn that everyone is special and unique, no two prints are the same, just like no two children are the same.

We have also had a brilliant time singing, dancing, and learning about our bodies. Action songs like Heads, Shoulders, Knees and Toes and The Hokey Dokey make learning so much fun. Well done to our 2 year olds, you are all wonderful and take everything in your stride.

What an Amazing Day We Had!

Our end-of-year party was full of fun, laughter, yummy food, bubbles, splashing, and so much more! The children had a fantastic time celebrating together and making joyful memories.

They especially enjoyed singing under the parachute and dancing to their favourite songs, there were smiles all around!

It’s been a wonderful year of exploring, making friends, and developing in so many ways.

Good luck to all our children moving on to the 3-year-old nursery we know you’ll continue to shine! And to those staying with us a little longer, we look forward to seeing you again in September for more fun, learning, and adventures!

We went on a mini beast hunt with our curious 2 year olds this week which was a fun and educational way to introduce them to the world of small creatures and their habitats. Our 2 year olds had a brilliant time during this activity, got plenty of fresh air, they were encouraged to use their observation skills, and it gave them a chance to get hands-on with wildlife.

Our 2 year olds have definitely engaged in the planting and digging activities over the last two weeks. This type of play is beneficial for their development in various ways, including fine motor skills, sensory exploration, and fostering a connection with nature. 

Last week we learnt how to care for our pets, the children gently stroked and fed carrots and hay to our ACE Guinea Pigs. We had to be very quiet and very careful with our fury little friends.

Happy New Year to you all and what an exciting couple of weeks it has been for our 2 year olds. They have enjoyed the snow and ice and getting to know their new friends.

Also, welcome to our new children who are being very brave leaving their families and getting involved with lots of the activities.

This week was the start of our Christmas activities and we had a lovely time decorating the Christmas Tree. It was a team effort and I hope you agree, that the tree looks amazing.