5th - 9th February 

This week we have finished our Lost & Found topic, some of the children have recorded parts of the story on some voice recorders, some of the children have used puppets to act out the story and some children have tried to read the book themselves and see if they can remember the words.

The children have loved playing with the jigsaws so we got some more this week, we now have Bluey and Thomas the Tank Engine sets too. They enjoy looking at the picture and trying to make the puzzles.  Puzzles are great for hand-eye coordination, problem solving, focusing skills and learning to be patient.

Miss Maja has done an activity with the children blowing paint bubbles to make pictures. Children have to learn and then practice using their mouth muscles which will helps their speech and making speech sounds. This is why we also have sucking cups for the milk.

We have all been learning about sizes this week and using the words big, bigger, biggest, small, smaller, and smallest correctly. Then sorting objects by size practically and on the computer/ipad.  

If you'd like to continue at home choose 3-5 objects that are the same type but different sizes, such as spoons, or socks if you have a range of sizes across the family, or duplo blocks if you have several sizes of the same colour.

They could also play this game

 https://www.tinytap.com/activities/g39uw/play/sorting-by-size  

This only has 4 items, so you could ask your child   'if I had a smaller/bigger one where would it go?'

Next week is half term, have a lovely time and we will see you again on Monday 19th of February. 

Please see Tapestry post for some ideas of things to do in the holidays and places offering holiday activities.

29th January - 2nd February 

This week we have been using the Lost & Found Story map and the children have been attempting to draw their own. We discuss the story as they draw and they try to remember as many details as possible.

On Tuesday we tried crumpets, with mixed success!

On Wednesday we did PE in the hall. We play lots of instruction games where the children need to listen and respond, but they also learn to lose and how to deal with their emotions when they don't win the games (tricky for 3-4 year olds!)

We have also looked at the book 'The Mitten', we learned about the animals in the story. The children played a game where they moved around the hall in different ways pretending to be the animals.

If you want to look at the story at home here is the author reading it https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3rRWzdHv5M

We have continued with colour yoga, it's really helpful for the children learning about feelings, it helps them to move their bodies and it's also a nice calm time which children need regularly. They've also enjoyed singing the tune over and over! If you'd like to try it at home here's the link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ksx2m7RpD_Q

We have one more week until half term

I hope you all have a lovely weekend 

8th - 12th January 2024

We've had a really busy couple of weeks getting all of our previous children settled back into class and their regular routines after the holiday. And we've also welcomed several new children to Nursery who are doing staggered hours with us and building up each day.

We have refreshed our knowledge about feelings by looking at the Colour Monster book and talking with the children about what to do when they feel sad/angry/hungry/tired etc.

We have been exploring using the lightbox, making marks in purple sand and having music lessons with Mrs Sofia.

Then we have started a new Topic for the rest of this half term all about ice, cold places, winter, etc

Our new book is Lost & Found, all about a boy who finds a penguin and tries to help him get home- please ask your child to tell you about the story.

I am sending out an email this week with important information please read it and let me know if you haven't received it by Friday. 

27th November - 1st December 2023

Last week we were very busy rehearsing for our Nativity play! We have been trying on costumes, getting used to being on stage with the lights and singing lots of songs!

We learned more about the story of the Nativity and about our advent calendars- one with and one without chocolate!

We had a feely activity where the children had to use our sense of touch and guess the hidden items.

We filled the water trays and left them outside which gave us lots of ice to explore in the classroom at the end of the week. The children also decorated the class Christmas tree!

We re-watched goodbye summer, hello autumn as a reminder

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

And then we watched goodbye autumn hello winter so we could compare what was happening.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7x85ozdv0ng

Part of our Aargh Spider story is all about family so we learned the Makaton signs for family members. If you'd like to know more please see the video below.

Singing hands- family https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPu7z_zEJ94

Our Nursery rhyme was Row, row, row your boat...   with lots of different verses.  Ask your child to demonstrate!

Row, row, row your boat,

Gently down the stream,

If you see a crocodile,

Don’t forget to scream.

Row, row, row your boat,

Gently down the Nile,

If you see a camel,

Don’t forget to smile.

Row, row, row your boat,

Gently down the river,

If you see a polar bear,

Don’t forget to shiver.

Row, row, row your boat,

Gently to the shore,

If you see a lion there,

Don’t forget to roar!

Reminder- Please make sure your child has a warm coat every day and ideally a pair of mittens to keep their fingers warm while playing outside.

The Nursery and Reception Nativity will be on Monday 11th at 9:45am.

If you have any questions you can email nursery@ctk.education 

20th - 24th November 2023

This week we have been learning the Makaton actions and the pictures on our storymap for our current book  Aaargh Spider!

Please show your child the storymap above and see if they can tell you any of the story or show you any of the actions.

Our Nursery rhyme this week is Head, shoulders, knees and toes...  We have done a harder version where different parts are left out on each round.

If you'd like to practice at home:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvEtwhui1k0

We also heard the Greek version from Mrs Sofia, and I shared them the Welsh and French versions.

We had a visit from Police Officer Caroline who showed us the police van and answered some questions from Nursery. Some of the children wanted to have a go at driving the van, some wanted to try on a hat/helmet and some just wanted to hear the sirens!

We have started learning some songs for our Nativity performance

I know it's very early for Christmas songs but if you'd like to help your child practice at home here is little donkey!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVQPmtjHzh4