Head of school message

This week we have started the duckling and chick experience onsite! The chicks hatched so quickly and it won't be long before we see some ducklings. At Muriel Green Nursery School we prioritise and fund a wide range of rich, hands-on learning opportunities as we believe that all of our children should access rich experiences and find out about the world around them. The ducklings are housed in the nursery classroom but if you want to see the chicks in action do pop into reception area with your child. We’re also looking forward to welcoming a visiting farm later in the term. And… we’ve got something (non-animal based but extra special) planned for the children towards the end of the summer term — details coming soon, so watch this space!

Grandparents Day:

We are really looking forward to welcoming lots of Grandparents into see their grandchild/ren in action! If your family have a grandparent who would like to take part please sign up with Priscilla! Details can be found on the communication board in reception.

Conker Room
Book & Rhyme of the week

We are thrilled to continue our Book of the Week, "We're Going on a Bear Hunt," for a second week! The children have been captivated by its rhythmic and adventurous story, enhancing their imagination and language skills. This book aligns perfectly with the Early Years Statutory Framework, promoting interactive storytelling and sensory exploration.

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

Our Rhyme this week is "Wheels on the Bus".

Home Learning: Practising pouring a drink

Let your child practise pouring with a small jug and cup. Sit together at a table or on the floor with a tray to catch spills. Show them how to hold the jug in one hand and the cup in the other, then slowly pour water.

Make it fun by using coloured water or adding toy cups!

This helps build hand strength, coordination, and independence.

Don’t worry about spills—they’re part of learning!

Acorn Room
Book & Rhyme of the week

We are pleased to share that this week’s book of the week is ‘Car, Car, Truck, Jeep’. This fun, rhyming story takes children on a journey through busy roads filled with all kinds of vehicles like cars, trucks, jeeps, and even diggers! It encourages children to join in with the rhythm and spot the different types of transport, supporting language development and early literacy skills.

Our Rhyme this week is "Leo the Lion".

Home Learning:

Can you practice stacking?

Try using soft blocks, plastic cups, or even empty food containers. Sit on the floor together and show them how to build a little tower—one block at a time. Count out loud as you go to sneak in some early maths!

Let them knock it down and start again—it’s all part of the fun. This simple game helps build their coordination, thinking skills, and confidence.

Willow Room
Book & Rhyme of the week

For the second week, "Sweet Dreams, Zaza" by Mylo Freeman is featured as the book of the week. This charming story follows Zaza as she prepares for bedtime, saying goodnight to her stuffed animals. During the imitation phase, children engage in role play, acting out Zaza's bedtime routine. This activity supports the development of empathy, social skills, and communication while fostering creativity and understanding of daily routines in a comforting environment.

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

Our rhyme of the week is "London Bridge"

Home Learning: Lullaby

We are delighted to introduce our home learning focus for this week: lullabies. Singing lullabies with your child can be a soothing and bonding experience, perfect for bedtime routines. Lullabies not only comfort children, but also enhance language development, auditory skills, and emotional security. We encourage you to spend a few moments each evening singing or listening to lullabies together

Nursery School
Book & Rhyme of the week

For the second week, "Lost and Found" by Oliver Jeffers serves as a heartwarming tale of friendship between a boy and a penguin. The book is used during the imitation phase, where children immerse themselves in role play to explore themes of discovery and understanding. This enhances their social skills, empathy, creativity, and communication in a nurturing environment.

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

Our rhyme of the week is "Hickety Pickety My Black Hen"

Home Learning: Growth

We have been looking after eggs in Nursery room and learning about how the ducklings hatch and grow. Think about how we grow and change. Have a look at some baby photos and talk about what you looked like when you were a baby and how you have grown and changed. What could you do when you were a baby? What can you do now? You could also look at baby photos of other family members or pets and talk about what you notice.

BIRCH rOOM
Book & Rhyme of the week

We're excited to continue using "Tickle Tickle" as our Book of the Week for a second week! The children adore its playful and engaging story. It supports language development and creativity in line with the Early Years Statutory Framework. We encourage you to read it together at home and ask your child about their favorite parts to extend their learning and enjoyment.

Our rhyme of the week is "Higgidy Piggidy"

Home Learning: Learning about Ducks and Chicks

We're excited to focus on ducks and chicks in our home learning theme! This will help children explore life cycles and habitats. Please support this learning by discussing these themes at home, reading stories, or visiting a local farm. These activities will deepen their curiosity and understanding,

Success Story of the Week!

We're thrilled to share our 'Success of the Week': our chicks and ducklings have arrived, and we have had both chicks and ducklings hatching today! The children were captivated by this experience, which offered a wonderful opportunity to learn about life cycles and animal care. We will watch them grow next week and the ducklings will have their first swim with us!.

More update will come next week.