Dates coming up:
Day Care Sport Day Thursday 27th August 2.30 to 3.25 finish ( You are invited for a picnic after the sport day in the garden and you are more that welcome to take your child after or leave until the end of the day)
Inset day - Tuesday 1st September (Nursery and Day care Close in the morning for Training and Open afternoon 13.30 t0 3.00 pm
Start Term - Wednesday 2nd September
MacMillan Coffee - Friday 25th September 7.45 to 6.15
Inset day - Friday 23rd October (Nursery school and Day care close)
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Head of school / Day Care Manager 's message
It has been another wonderful week at Muriel Green. The babies thoroughly enjoyed their trip to the splash park where they were able to experience the water on their toes and through their fingers, great to enjoy on such hot days. Some of the older children went to the local coffee shop which provided a valuable opportunity to practice community awareness and social skills.
We were able to celebrate World Honey Bee day by exploring the important role bees play in our environment through engaging activities and discussions, there has also been some activities around ‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar’ , looking at the changes from caterpillar to butterfly. The children have also made the most of our outdoor spaces, enjoying a wide range of physical play; balancing, throwing, catching, there have even been some football matches in the garden this week.
The building work is continuing with real progress being made. We thank you all for your patience and support during this time.
Have a lovely weekend!
Additonal session are available in our daycare
We now have day care sessions available each week, offered on the ad-hoc basis with no weekly commitment required. Availability may wary, the table below details next week's available sessions.
To book or enquire, please email admin@murielgreen.herts.sch.uk
Additonal session are available in our daycare
Conker Room
Book & Rhyme of the week
This week our new focussed story will be The Gruffalo, by Julia Donaldson. We will go on a stroll through the woods and meet the different animals and learn about their homes. The children will use their investigating skills to differentiate features in the story. This will support their Understanding of the World and Literacy development.
Our Keywords are Home, Woods, Stroll
Our Rhyme this week is Hickory Dickory Dock
Home Learning: Twist and Turn
This week we practiced twist and turn skill. Here are a few activities to do with your child at home:
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Give a large plastic bottle to open and close, taking care of choking hazards.
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Use playdough to twist and tear.
Acorn Room
Book & Rhyme of the week
We’re excited to share that next week’s Book of the Week will be I Spy!
This interactive story is perfect for encouraging children to look closely, spot details, and build their vocabulary. We will use the book to support early communication and listening skills,
Our Rhyme of this week: Incy Wincy Spider
Home Learning:
As we have lots of new children starting/children moving to their next part of their Muriel Green adventure, we are supporting your child to feel happy, safe and confident in our setting. You can support this at home by trying some of the following activities:
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Encourage your child to spend short periods with a trusted family member or friend to build confidence in separating from you.
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Talk positively about nursery and the exciting activities they enjoy.
Willow Room/Nursery school
Book & Rhyme of the week
We are happy to share that Handa’s Hen will continue as our Book of the Week for another exciting week!
The children have been absolutely fascinated by Handa’s journey, so we are looking forward to exploring the story even further. We have plenty of new, engaging activities planned to build on their interests, helping to develop their counting skills, vocabulary, and love for nature.
Our Keywords are Fluttery, Stripy, little
Our rhyme of the week is Ten Currant Buns
Home Learning: Number Hunt Adventure
See how many numbers you can find together when walking around your community. Ask your child question related to the numbers and count how many numbers you found together.
Nursery Room
Book & Rhyme of the week
We are delighted to share that we will be continuing our seaside journey with The Magic Beach as our Book of the week.
The children have been so captivated by this enchanting story that we have decided to dive even deeper into its themes of discovery and wonder. We have plenty of new, exciting activities planned to build on the children's interests, encouraging even more descriptive language and imaginative play.
Our Keywords are Moat, Navigate, Ferry
Our rhyme of the week Grand old Duke of York
Home Learning: Show and tell
We would love your child to bring in one of their favourite toys or books to show and tell. Please named the item so it does not go missing.
Nursery school success of the week
The children in Nursery school, have been busy with lots of cooking activities in the room. Last week, they joined in with story-related support inspired by our Book of the Week, Enormous Pumpkin and made soup, it was amazing to see their creativity and enthusiasm. This week, the children decided to make tasty flapjacks. It was fantastic to see them talk about ingredients and measurements, then each take a turn to carefully add and mix. Cooking helps develop important maths skills and coordination, as well as speaking and listening.
This supports the outcomes of building confidence and independence through practical play, while strengthening Communication & Language, Mathematics, Physical Development, and Personal, Social and Emotional Development.
signs of the week
All absences must be reported to the school either by leaving an absence message or emailing admin@murielgreen.herts.sch.uk, We politely ask that if you plan to take your child out during school time, you notify the Nursery office. For appointments, we ask where possible that these are not during the school day. If this is not avoidable, please kindly share the relevant information for this appointment in order for us to be able to authorise this. Regular attendance at Nursery is very important, as it helps children build the foundational knowledge and skills they will need as they move through school. Establishing good attendance habits now supports a smoother transition into primary school and helps ensure children develop positive routines that will benefit them throughout their educational journey. Thank you for your continued support in helping your child attend regularly and on time.
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