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Head of school message
This week the children have been enjoying a range of exciting sensory exploration activities across the setting. Through exploring different textures, sounds and sensory experiences, the children have been developing their curiosity, creativity and confidence while learning about the world around them. These experiences also support the development of their communication, language and physical skills.
The children have had lots of fun practicing different dance skills, through music, movement and rhythm the children have been exploring different ways to move their bodies. Dancing provides wonderful opportunities for children to build confidence, express their feelings and enjoy being active together
We have also been focusing on practising independence skills; encouraging the children to have a go at putting on their own socks and shoes, feeding themselves or making choices during play, every small step is an important achievement.
We are proud of the children’s enthusiasm and growing independence and thank you for your continued support in helping us build these important skills both at nursery and at home.
A gentle reminder to our Nursery School families whose children will be starting Reception in September 2027. Primary school open days are now taking place, and the application process for Reception places is open. We would really encourage you to visit the schools you are considering, as it is a wonderful opportunity to get a feel for their environments and ask any questions you may have. The deadline for Reception applications is 15 January 2027, so please make sure you submit your application in good time.
Wishing all our Muriel Green families a lovely weekend!
Additional Sessions are available in our Nursery School
We now have extra Nursery sessions available each week, offered on an ad-hoc basis with no weekly commitment required. Availability may vary, and the table below details next week’s available sessions.
To book or enquire, please email admin@murielgreen.herts.sch.uk
Conker Room
Book & Rhyme of the week
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Next week our Book of the Week will be Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? by Bill Martin Jr. and Eric Carle. The children will enjoy joining in with the repeated phrases, identifying different animals and colours, and developing their speaking and listening skills through stories, songs, and creative activities.
Our Keywords are Looking, See, Teacher
Our Rhyme this week is Rainbow Song
Home Learning: Exploring different Media
We have been exploring different materials and learning about the differences between wet and dry. At home, you could encourage your child to investigate a variety of materials, such as a flannel, sponge, paper, or fabric, and talk about what happens when they become wet. This is a great way to develop their curiosity, observation, and language skills
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Acorn Room
Book & Rhyme of the week
Next week, our Book of the Week will be Baby’s Very First Noisy Book. We’ll enjoy exploring the pictures and sounds together, encouraging listening, early communication and curiosity.
Our Rhyme this week is Baa Baa Black Sheep
Home Learning:This week, we are exploring Baby’s First Very Noisy Book through sounds, music and exciting listening experiences!
At home, you can support your child’s communication and language development by exploring the everyday sounds around you.
Try these simple activities together:
Copy my sounds: Make fun
sounds such as “beep-
beep”, “moo” or “la-la-la”
and give your child time to
respond with a sound, smile,
gesture or movement.
Willow Room
Book & Rhyme of the week
Next week, we’ll continue enjoying Monkey Puzzle by Julia Donaldson & Alex Scheffler as our Book of the Week. We’ll explore the animals, join in with the story and have fun making animal sounds together. You’re welcome to share the story at home too—your child may enjoy telling you about their favourite character!
Our Keywords are Coil, Swing
Our rhyme of the week is It's Raining, It's Pouring
Home Learning: Being Silly Together
Being silly with children is much more than just having fun. In an EYFS setting, playful interactions, funny faces, silly voices and laughter can support children's development and strengthen relationships with adults. Sometimes, making a funny face, singing a silly song or pretending to be a dinosaur is exactly what helps a child feel connected to you.
The key is to be playful while remaining sensitive to the child's feelings, respecting their boundaries
Nursery School/birch room
Book & Rhyme of the week
Next week we will continue exploring our Book of the Week, The Little Red Hen. The children will revisit the story, join in with repeated phrases, and take part in activities linked to the characters and events in the book. This will help to develop their language, listening, and early literacy skills.
Our Keywords are Crooked, bravely, Swaying, Amazing, Alone
Our rhyme of the week is Baa Baa Black Sheep
Home Learning:
Enjoy listening to different types of music and dancing. Move your body fast or slow in time with the music. How does the music make you feel? Maybe you could watch some professional dancers, such as on Strictly Come Dancing, and copy some of their moves.
Success Story of the Week!
The children in Acorn Room had a wonderful time visiting St Albans Library, where they enjoyed exploring books, sharing stories and experiencing the world around them. During our visit, the children spent time looking at books together, exploring colourful pictures and sharing special moments as they turned the pages. This provided lovely opportunities to develop their communication and language skills, spark curiosity and encourage a love of books and reading.
Our adventure continued as we explored the local community. The children had the opportunity to experience a variety of environmental sounds, including different vehicles, the busy market and members of the public. They listened carefully to the different noises, helping them to become more aware of the sounds in their surroundings.
We are so proud of the children in Acorn Room for their curiosity, engagement and enthusiasm throughout our little adventure. We look forward to many more opportunities to explore, discover and learn together!
sign 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.
