Head of school / Day Care Manager 's message

Dear Parents and Carers,

We are delighted to share that it has been a wonderful week of learning at Muriel Green! The children’s enthusiasm has truly shone, especially with the little sprinkle of snow we enjoyed. It was lovely to see their faces light up with excitement as they explored the wintry outdoors.

As the weather continues to be chilly, we kindly ask that you provide your child with named hats, gloves, and scarves. We value our outdoor learning, come rain or shine, and want to ensure every child is comfortable and able to enjoy our outdoor activities safely.

Thank you for your continued support and for helping us ensure the children are ready for all the adventures each season brings!

Additional Sessions are available in our Day Care

We now have extra day care 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

Next week, our story of the week will be "Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear?" In our Early Years setting, we'll have fun exploring the different animal sounds in the book. This story helps children learn about listening and improves their talking skills. It’s a great way for them to hear new words and sounds in a playful setting.

Our Keywords are Snarling, Hissing, Zoo Keeper, Peacock

Our Rhyme this week is "Walking through the jungle (This song will allow us to explore the outdoors)"

Home Learning: Listening Skill

If you go out with your parent over the weekend, can you listen to see what sounds you hear?

Acorn Room
Book & Rhyme of the week

.This week, we will continue with our book the "Five Wriggly Wiggly Caterpillars." It's a delightful story that engages the children with its fun rhymes and vibrant illustrations, enhancing their language skills and counting abilities. Through this story, we're also learning about caterpillars and their transformation into butterflies, sparking curiosity about nature

Our Rhyme this week is "Baa Baa Black Sheep"

Home Learning: Sensory and texture

Can you create a sensory basket at home using everyday items for example, soft fabrics, sponges, rubber toys, or a few colourful objects for them to explore. Encourage them to touch and feel the different textures.

Willow Room
Book & Rhyme of the week

This week, our story of the week will be "My Perfect Pet". We will explore this charming story that encourages children to think about what makes a pet special. Through this book, the children will engage with ideas of responsibility and friendship, offering opportunities for rich discussions and imagination.

Our Keywords are Pet, Perfect, Shiny.

Our rhyme of the week is "Silly, Snake Song"

Home Learning:

If you have a pet at home, we would love it if you could email us in pictures for a show and tell activity. If you have a friendly or cool animal you would like to bring in for a visit, contact us!

Nursery School
Book & Rhyme of the week

This week, our story of the week will be "Farmer Duck." We will dive into this charming tale about teamwork and resilience. As the children follow the hardworking duck's adventures, they will learn important lessons about cooperation and helping others.

Our Keywords are Lazy, Fed up, Fetched, Crept, Meeting

Our rhyme of the week is "Christmas Song"

Home Learning: Nursery Rhymes

Sing some Nursery rhymes together and clap your hands or pat your knees to the rhythm. Can you change the speed and sing and clap faster or slower.

Success Story of the Week!

This week in our Acorn Room, we celebrated a wonderful sensory success as the babies enjoyed playing with snow that the staff brought into the tuff spot. They were fascinated by the cold and fluffy texture, and they loved feeling the snow on their hands. This sensory experience supported their sensory development and curiosity, allowing them to explore new textures and temperatures safely. It was a delightful way to engage their senses and encourage exploration, providing a rich learning opportunity.

Dates coming up:

Christmas lunch for the children - Wednesday 10th December
Christmas Jumper Week Monday 8th to 12th December

Nursery School Only

Cathedral visit - Christmas Trail(A consent letter has gone home with your children please check their bag)

Tuesday 2nd December
Wednesday 10th December

Christmas Song(Parent is invite to join at 2.30 pm)

Tuesday 9th December
Thursday 11th December

Day Care Christmas Song

Thursday 18th December ( Parent are invited to join us at 5.30pm)

Last day of term will be Friday 19th December and the Nursery will be close at 1.30pm, there will be No after School Club on that day.

Monday 5th January 2026 Inset day Nursery and Day care will be close in the morning for training and (Open afternoon where all of you, your family and friend are invited)

Nursery will reopen on Tuesday 6th January 2026.

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