For the past two weeks, we have been exploring farm animals in nursery.
The children worked together to paint a large box brown and turn it into a barn for our animals. We then went to collect some hay, carefully filling our buckets. The children enjoyed feeling the soft texture of the hay as they explored it, and we filled the barn together to make a cosy home for the animals.

The weather was beautifully sunny one morning, so we made the most of it by sitting outside together. We shared the Noisy Farm story book, and the children loved joining in with the animal sounds. Many of them recognised the animals from our play and talked about what they eat, where they live, and the noises they make. It was a lovely, calm moment of listening, laughing, and learning in the fresh air.

We have also been busy preparing something special for Mother’s Day. Each child created a handmade card to take home. They made a colourful handprint flower using their painted hand as the petals, and then added pretty fingertip prints to decorate the card with delicate petals. The children took such pride in their work, and the results were absolutely beautiful. We hope all our wonderful mums enjoyed their thoughtful cards as much as the children enjoyed making them.

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.

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 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! ✨

We’ve had a lovely first two weeks settling back into nursery life. It’s been wonderful to see our two-year-olds reconnect with their friends after the long holidays. There’s been lots of fun both indoors and outdoors as we explore, play, and learn together.

A big well done to our new starters who joined us in the second week — you’ve settled in beautifully and we’re so proud of how confident and curious you’ve been already!

Here’s to a fantastic year ahead full of laughter, learning, and growing together!

We had a wonderful time celebrating Sports Day in the 2-year-old nursery this week! It was fantastic to see so many parents join us to cheer on their little ones.

The morning began with activities focused on balancing and jumping, where the children showed off their growing confidence and coordination. These kinds of movements help build important physical skills and body awareness.

Next, we moved on to some running games, and the children amazed us with their energy and enthusiasm! It was a great opportunity for them to practise their gross motor skills and enjoy being active in a fun, supportive environment.

We ended the day with a well-deserved ice lolly, giving everyone a chance to cool down and celebrate their efforts together. Sports Day is always a highlight of the year—it’s not just about physical activity, but also about building confidence, teamwork, and joy in movement. Thank you to all the families who came along and made the day so special!

well done to all our little champions!