Head of school message

I am delighted to introduce myself as the new Head of School at Muriel Green Nursery. My name is Kirstie Viner and I am thrilled to be joining such a warm and vibrant community. With over twelve years of teaching experience, most recently moving from a primary school in Hertfordshire, I am committed to ensuring the very best education and care for each of our children.

In my new role, I have the privilege of working closely with Sue Wells, our wonderful Day Care Manager, who oversees the Day Care provision within our setting. Together, we are dedicated to supporting every family and making sure all children thrive through a nurturing, child-centred approach.

It has been a real pleasure spending time getting to know the children and staff and seeing the nursery’s unique spirit in action. This week has brought great delight as the children embraced the rain, splashing in puddles and exploring the outdoors. As someone passionate about outdoor learning, I truly believe there is no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing!

I look forward to meeting you all over the coming weeks and working in partnership to create a happy, secure, and exciting learning environment for your children.

Additional Sessions are available in our Day Care

We now have extra daycare 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

This week, our Book of the Week is "How to Catch a Star," a charming story that inspires imagination and dreams. We'll be exploring the exciting journey within this book through creative activities that encourage curiosity and wonder.

Our Keywords are Waited, Spaceship, and "Heavy".

Our Rhyme this week is "If you're Happy and you know it"

Home Learning: Puzzles or Jigsaws

Try completing some puzzles at home—whether inset puzzles or jigsaws. Encourage the children to experiment with turning the pieces until they fit correctly.

Acorn Room
Book & Rhyme of the week

We're excited to share that this week's story "The Very Hungry Caterpillar." This delightful tale will engage your child as they follow the caterpillar's journey, learning about days of the week, counting, and healthy eating.

Our Rhyme this week is "Twinkle Little Star"

Home Learning: Natural items in the environment

We invite you and your child to explore the wonders of nature on your next walk. If possible, please collect natural items like leaves, twigs, or conkers, and bring them to nursery. These treasures will be shared and discussed, enriching our classroom activities with real-world nature experiences.

Willow Room
Book & Rhyme of the week

This we are continuing with our Book of the Week "Hug," a delightful story that highlights themes of empathy, friendship, and comfort. We look forward to exploring these themes with the children through interactive activities and discussions.

Our Keywords are "Sad", "Worried", "Happy" and "Together"

Our rhyme of the week is "Incy Wincy Spider"

Home Learning: Personal Hygiene

We are practising our personal hygiene skills and learning about why we wash our hands and how to do it properly. You can help at home by giving your child lots of opportunities to practice scrubbing, rinsing, and drying their hands independently at home.

Nursery School/birch room
Book & Rhyme of the week

This week, our Book of the Week is "The Three Billy Goats Gruff." This classic tale will help your children explore themes such as problem-solving and courage through engaging activities and persistence. Throughout the week, we will be exploring this story through a variety of activities designed to nurture a love of reading and enhance comprehension skills.

Our Keywords are Valley, Bramble, Meadow, Slobbering and "Help"

Our rhyme of the week is "Tommy Thumb"

Home Learning: Family Photos

Look at your family photos and talk about the people in your family. Remember to send in a family photo to go on the wall in your Key group area.

Success Story of the Week!

We are happy to share the success of our week in the Acorn room, where the children have been developing their pulling skills using a variety of engaging materials. Through creative play with playdough, balloons, and other items, the babies have not only enhanced their fine motor skills but also enjoyed sensory exploration and discovery.

The children showed remarkable curiosity and determination as they explored different textures and techniques, fostering both their physical development and confidence. It was heartwarming to see their delight and perseverance throughout these activities.