Head of school message

We are delighted to share the spring term parent/carer survey results with you. We have attached a summary of the feedback for both Nursery School and Day care. We would like to thank you again for taking the time to complete the survey and share your thoughts. We hope that you will see from the summary that your voice is valued and does impact on what we do. Our first action was to create a physical communication board in the reception area. We are currently considering how we can replicate this outside Nursery School-watch this space...

Reminders

It is essential for your child/children to have a sun hat in school every day for the rest of the term. Please ensure that their name is clearly written somewhere in the hat so that they can be easily identified.
Many of our Nursery School children will be moving onto primary schools in September. Now is a good time to get into the routine of arriving on time as Primary Schools monitor punctuality very stringently. It also ensures that your child can fully participate in all sessions we provide over the summer.

Grand Parent day:

There is a sheet at reception for your to sign, so we how many grandparents we will be excepting.

Conker Room
Book & Rhyme of the week

This week, we're delighted to feature "We're Going on a Bear Hunt" as our Book of the Week. This captivating story takes children on a rhythmic and adventurous trek, sparking their imagination.

Engaging with this book will help enhance your child's listening and comprehension skills.

Our Keywords are "Over", "Under", and "Through".

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

Home Learning: Shape Hunt

Let’s go on a shape hunt around the house or outside. Look for things that are circles, like a plate or a clock. Try to find squares, like a cushion or a window. Look for triangles too, maybe on a sign or in a puzzle. Talk about the shapes you see together. Take your time and have fun while your child explores and learns through play.

Acorn Room
Book & Rhyme of the week

We are excited to share our Book of the Week in our Early Years setting is "Dinosaur Stomp"! This engaging and fun story captures the imaginations of young children, as they explore the world of dinosaurs through lively text and vibrant illustrations. This Story will help develop your child's language skills and ignite their curiosity about prehistoric creatures

Our Rhyme this week is "5 Speckled Frog".

Home Learning: Can you stomp or Roar like a dinosarur.

Dinosaur Stomp: Have a stomping session, counting steps or creating a dino dance.
Roaring Contest: See who can roar the loudest or funniest.

Willow Room
Book & Rhyme of the week

We're pleased to share that this week's Book of the Week is "Sweet Dreams, Zaza". This delightful story offers a cosy and comforting bedtime routine that resonates with young children.

This Story will help nurture your child's understanding of bedtime rituals and encourage a love for storytelling.

Our Keywords are "Cuddle", "Awake", "Bed" and "Lullaby"

Our rhyme of the week is "Polly put the Kettle on"

Home Learning: Exploring the key word "bed"

Take a look at the beds in your home with your child. You could count how many beds/pillows that are, or discuss the colours or textures of the sheets or blankets. If you would like to , we would love if you would sent in a picture of our child's bed for a show and tell activity.

Nursery School
Book & Rhyme of the week

This week, we’re excited to feature "Lost and Found" as our Book of the Week. This charming tale of friendship and adventure invites children to explore themes of companionship and empathy.

By reading "Lost and Found," your child will develop their understanding of emotions and social connections.

Our Keywords are "Floated", "Harbour", "Delighted", "Lonely" and "Searched"

Our rhyme of the week is "Six little Ducks that I once Knew"

Home Learning: Numbers

This week, we're focusing on discovering numbers in our environment, and we'd love your help to continue this at home or on outings. Here's a simple activity you can try. Encourage your child to find numbers 1 to 6 around your home or while out and about. Look on doors, clocks, in books, or on signs. This activity will enhance their number recognition skills and awareness of numbers in everyday life.

BIRCH rOOM
Book & Rhyme of the week

This week in our early years setting, we're excited to introduce the book "Where's Mrs Doctor?" by Ingela P. Arrhenius to the children. This delightful lift-the-flap book is designed to engage young minds with its bold illustrations and interactive surprises. As children search for Mrs. Doctor, they enhance their observation skills and enjoy the simple, repetitive text that aids in language development.

Our rhyme of the week is "5 Little Ducks"

Home Learning: Stacking

This week, we're exploring the concept of stacking. Stacking is not only Here are a few home learning ideas to try:

Cup Stacking: Use plastic cups to create towers or patterns. How high can they stack them before it topples?
Nature Stacking: On a walk, gather natural items like stones or leaves and see how they can be stacked or arranged creatively.

These activities promote problem-solving and hand-eye coordination.

Success Story of the Week!

We're delighted to share our Success of the Week! The children have truly enjoyed using the paint rollers and trays with water in the garden. This activity not only sparked their creativity but also allowed them to explore different textures and colours in an outdoor environment.

The joy and enthusiasm were evident as they rolled water, expressing themselves freely and collaboratively. It was a wonderful opportunity for them to develop their motor skills and engage in imaginative play.