Dates coming up:

Vojo Bus visit for Nursery school and Day care-

Wednesday 22nd July

Last of term for Nursery Room only (Parent of the leavers will be invite to join us at 12..00pm for a picnic & goodbye song)

Thursday 23rd July ( All the children finish at 13.30 NO WRAPCARE ON THIS DAY)

Day Care Sport Day

Thursday 27th August (details will follow)

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Head of school / Day Care Manager 's message

Dear parents and carers

It has been another week of glorious sunshine, and despite the continued hot weather, the children have had a fantastic time! Our staff have once again gone above and beyond to provide exciting water play experiences both indoors and outdoors, ensuring the children have remained cool, engaged and full of smiles. It has been wonderful to see so much laughter, curiosity and learning as the children explored, splashed and played together.

This week has also been a very special one for our nursery children as many visited their new schools. Watching them head off so confidently on the next step of their journey was both a proud and emotional moment. It hardly seems possible how quickly the year has flown by. They have all grown so much during their time with us, and we couldn't be prouder of the kind, curious and capable young people they have become.

Finally, I need to make an important request regarding our buggy park. Despite previous reminders, we are still finding food and drinks being left in buggies. This is now attracting wildlife into the buggy storage area, creating both hygiene and safety concerns. Please ensure that all food, snacks and drinks are removed from buggies before leaving them in the buggy park. This is not optional and we ask all families to support us with immediate effect. Your cooperation is essential in helping us keep this area clean, safe and pleasant for everyone.

Thank you, as always, for your continued support. I hope you all have a wonderful 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

Next week’s Book of the Week is “We’re Going on a Bear Hunt.”

We can’t wait to share this exciting story, join in with the sounds and repeated phrases, and try out lots of fun bear-hunt games and activities. This supports the EYFS Statutory Framework, especially Communication and Language and Literacy, by helping children practise listening, speaking, and developing a love of books.

Our Keywords are Cave, River and Catch

Our Rhyme this week is Little Peter Rabbit

Home Learning: Squeezing

With a parent, get a sponge or flannel and a jug of water. Dip the sponge/flannel into the water, then lift it out and squeeze it over a bowl or tray.

Acorn Room
Book & Rhyme of the week

Next week, our Book of the Week is “Who’s Hiding in the Jungle?”

We’ll enjoy looking at the jungle pictures, listening to the story, and joining in with the surprises as we “find” the animals. This will support Communication and Language and Literacy in the EYFS Statutory Framework, helping children practise listening, talking about what they see, and becoming confident with books.

Our Rhyme of this week: 5 Little Monkeys Swinging in a Tree

Home Learning: This week at nursery we are focusing on the children to develop their independence during mealtimes by practising feeding themselves and drinking from an open cup.

At home, you could offer your child opportunities to feed themselves using finger foods or a spoon/fork. They may make a mess, but this is all part of their learning! Allowing them time to explore and practise helps to build their confidence, hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills.
Some of our older children will be supported to learn how to scrape their plate ready for their next transition into Conker room.

Willow Room/Nursery school
Book & Rhyme of the week

Next week, our Book of the Week will continue with “Jack and the Beanstalk.”

We’ll keep exploring the story together, enjoy the exciting parts, and join in with key moments like Jack’s big choices and the growing beanstalk. This supports Communication and Language and Literacy in the EYFS Statutory Framework, helping children practise listening, retelling, and using new words from the story.

Our Keywords are Axe Gold and Giant

Our rhyme of the week is Let's go to the beach

Home Learning: Noticing time

How long does it take for an ice cube to melt on a sunny spot

Nursery Room
Book & Rhyme of the week

For the next few week, we are focusing on a variety of story's regarding transitions and starting at a new school in September

Our Keywords are Head Teacher, Assembly, Register, Hall, Cloakroom, Class, Playground and Uniform

Our rhyme of the week Humpty Dumpty from tiny tunes Tiny Tunes - Series 1: 8. Humpty Dumpty - BBC iPlayer

Home Learning: Maths - having a look at same and difference in maths.

1. Sock Matching

Ask your child to find pairs of socks from the washing basket.

Can they find two that are the same?
Which socks are different?
Talk about colours, patterns, and sizes.

2. Toy Sorting

Collect a selection of toys and sort them into groups.

Same colour
Same size
Same type (cars, animals, blocks)
Which toy doesn't belong?

Birch Room
Book & Rhyme of the week

Rhyme of the Week:

Humpty Dumpty – Children will enjoy joining in with this familiar rhyme, using actions, repetition and anticipation as they take part in group singing.

Focus Skill:
We are focusing on transition to primary school and group learning routines, helping children develop independence, confidence in group activities, following classroom routines and completing tasks with increasing independence. As some of our children prepare to move on to primary school, we are supporting them to become more confident and ready for this exciting next step.

Ideas for Home:

Encourage your child to follow simple routines at home, such as getting dressed, tidying away toys or carrying out a one or two-step instruction independently. Talking positively about starting school and sharing books about school can help with preparation.

success of the week

The Nursery children have been fantastic gardeners, and our tomato plants are nearly ready to harvest! The children have shown great care and commitment by watering the plants regularly and observing the changes as they have grown from flowers into tiny green fruits, and then into bigger green tomatoes that are now beginning to ripen. This experience has supported learning in Understanding the World: The Natural World, as the children have explored what plants need to grow and talked about the changes they can see over time. As they worked together to care for the plants, the children demonstrated the Personal, Social and Emotional Development skills of responsibility, perseverance and caring for living things. We are all waiting patiently and looking forward to harvesting and tasting our home-grown tomatoes soon!

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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