This week we saw a big difference in the caterpillars that had come to visit Nursery. They were no longer crawling around and had made their way to the top of the pot, curled up and spun themselves a cocoon. We were allowed to look at them but could not touch them as we have to be very careful during this important stage. Next week we are hoping to move them into the butterfly house and wait for them to appear as butterflies.
We also begun decorating our pots which can be bought at the Strawberry Fayre next weekend.
Next week we are going to be looking at the sunflowers we planted a couple of weeks ago, to see whether there have been any changes.
We will also be reading different versions of Jack and the Beanstalk.
Our sound of the week will be 'w'. In letters and sounds we will also be continuing to play rhyming games which the children can have fun playing at home.
Sunday 26 June 2016
Friday 10 June 2016
Growing
What a busy week we have had in Nursery.
All of the children have planted a sunflower and we were very impressed with what the children knew about what the seed would need to grow. The afternoon children wanted to see whether the seed would grow with just water and no soil. Theo and George were wondering whether the seed would grow with lemon squash. George B thought it would because 'it has water in it'.
We had a fantastic time at Stockwood Park and Discovery Centre. The children were all very well behaved and listened to the adults carefully. The children went on a bug hunt and listened to a story about Neville the Squirrel. They then made bug masks. We enjoyed exploring the park, the gardens and riding on the tractor. Ross said 'I really enjoyed running around.' Pat enjoyed 'looking for the squirrel' in the big Oak tree. Thank you to all the parents who gave up their time to help.
Next week we will be learning about the life cycles of different animals. We will be having some visitors in Nursery over the next few weeks and observing how they change.
Next week our sound of the week is 'v'.
All of the children have planted a sunflower and we were very impressed with what the children knew about what the seed would need to grow. The afternoon children wanted to see whether the seed would grow with just water and no soil. Theo and George were wondering whether the seed would grow with lemon squash. George B thought it would because 'it has water in it'.
We had a fantastic time at Stockwood Park and Discovery Centre. The children were all very well behaved and listened to the adults carefully. The children went on a bug hunt and listened to a story about Neville the Squirrel. They then made bug masks. We enjoyed exploring the park, the gardens and riding on the tractor. Ross said 'I really enjoyed running around.' Pat enjoyed 'looking for the squirrel' in the big Oak tree. Thank you to all the parents who gave up their time to help.
Next week we will be learning about the life cycles of different animals. We will be having some visitors in Nursery over the next few weeks and observing how they change.
Next week our sound of the week is 'v'.
Friday 3 June 2016
Night and Day
For the last couple of weeks we have been learning about day and night and continuing with our space theme.
This week the children have been learning about the sun and why we have day and night. We also had fun playing with our shadows. The children were able to explain what made a shadow. Georgia explained 'The sun made a shadow.' George B. explained that the tree was making a shadow 'because it is blocking the light.'
This week we have been learning how to use the outdoor woodwork area safely. We have used the hammers to bang in nails. This has helped with our fine motor skills.
We were really pleased to see how well the children danced for the May King and Queen celebrations. After weeks of practising 'In and Out the Dusty Bluebells' the children performed brilliantly, remembering their steps and dancing with rhythm.
We hope you have a relaxing half term holiday.
Please remember we return to school on Tuesday 7th June as Monday is an INSET day. We are looking forward to our trip to Stockwood Park and Discovery Centre on Friday 10th June, where we will be exploring nature. We will also be looking at plant growth and planting our own seeds.
In Letters and Sounds the sound of the week will be 'v'.
This week the children have been learning about the sun and why we have day and night. We also had fun playing with our shadows. The children were able to explain what made a shadow. Georgia explained 'The sun made a shadow.' George B. explained that the tree was making a shadow 'because it is blocking the light.'
This week we have been learning how to use the outdoor woodwork area safely. We have used the hammers to bang in nails. This has helped with our fine motor skills.
We were really pleased to see how well the children danced for the May King and Queen celebrations. After weeks of practising 'In and Out the Dusty Bluebells' the children performed brilliantly, remembering their steps and dancing with rhythm.
We hope you have a relaxing half term holiday.
Please remember we return to school on Tuesday 7th June as Monday is an INSET day. We are looking forward to our trip to Stockwood Park and Discovery Centre on Friday 10th June, where we will be exploring nature. We will also be looking at plant growth and planting our own seeds.
In Letters and Sounds the sound of the week will be 'v'.
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