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We've had a fantastic week at school, with the highlight being the wonderful visit from Ark Farm. It was such a joy to welcome their mobile farm, complete with donkeys, goats, rabbits, chickens, pigs, and more! The children were thrilled to see the animals up close and had the opportunity to learn all about them through hands-on experiences.

We are deeply committed to funding these enriching activities, as they bring so much value to our curriculum and the children's learning.

Keep an eye out—before the end of term, we’re looking forward to a visit from a soft play bus which is sure to be another exciting experience for all the children at Muriel Green!

Conker Room
Book & Rhyme of the week

Our book of the week is "Solomon Crocodile" by Catherine Rayner It tells the tale of a mischievous young crocodile named Solomon, whose antics disturb the peace of the other animals around him. The colourful illustrations and rhythmic text capture children's attention, while the story offers opportunities to discuss themes of behaviour, consequences, and friendship.

Our Keywords are "Peaceful", "Noise", "Stroke" and "Double".

Our Rhyme this week is "Little Peter Rabbit"

Home Learning: Pretend Play, like pretending to eat or cook, helps children develop imagination, language, and social skills in a fun and natural way.

How you can support at home:

Set up a simple play area with toy food, cups, or empty containers.
Join in! Pretend to sip tea or taste a delicious meal your child “made.”
Try playing cafés, picnics, or birthday parties – and let your child lead the play.
Use everyday language: “What’s for dinner?” or “Is this hot or cold?”

Acorn Room
Book & Rhyme of the week

"What Do You Say, Little Blue Truck?" by Alice Schertle is a delightful picture book will be our book of the week The friendly blue truck meets various animals, making fun sounds that encourage children to join in and mimic them. With colorful illustrations and repetitive text, it helps develop language skills and promotes values of friendship and kindness,

Our Rhyme this week is "Old Mac Donald had a Farm"

Home Learning: Squeeze

Encourage your child's tactile development and hand strength by introducing soft, squeezable toys like sponges, fabric balls, or squeezable bath toys. During Bath time, can you see if you can squeeze any water from the flannel or sponge?

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Willow Room
Book & Rhyme of the week

Our book of the week is "Oh No, George!" by Chris Haughton. This is a delightful and humorous picture book perfect for early reading. The story follows George, a well-meaning dog who struggles with self-control and temptation while his owner is away. The vibrant illustrations and simple text make it engaging for young children, encouraging them to predict and discuss George's actions.

Our Keywords are "Cat", "Cake", "Rubbish" and "Dig"

Our rhyme of the week is "The Ants Go Marching"

Home Learning: Dressing Skills

Give your child lots of opportunities to independently put on and take off their shoes.

Nursery School
Book & Rhyme of the week

"Owl Babies" by Martin Waddell is still our book of the week. . Its rhythmic text and captivating illustrations provide a perfect springboard for children to innovate and create their own stories. By imagining new scenarios or characters, children can develop their creativity, language skills, and understanding of narrative structure, making this book a wonderful tool for promoting imagination and storytelling.

Our Keywords are "Waited", "Wished", "Feather", "Twig" and "branch"

Our rhyme of the week is "Old Mac Donald had a Farm"

Home Learning: Sharing

We will be reading the story "The Doorbell Rang" and acting it out, pretending to share a plate of cookies between different numbers of children. At home have a go at solving real world Mathematical problems, such as sharing food or toys so that everyone in the family has the same number.

BIRCH rOOM
Book & Rhyme of the week

This week, we will be continuing to explore book "Owl Babies by Martin Waddell". The story follows three baby owls—Sarah, Percy, and Bill—as they worry about their missing mother, only to be comforted when she returns. To make the story engaging for our children, we will be using a slightly shorter version of the text, brought to life through a sensory story. A sensory story uses a combination of words and rich sensory experiences—such as textures, sounds, scents, and visual elements—to help children connect with the narrative in a meaningful way.

Our rhyme of the week is "Hickory Dickory dock"

Home Learning: We have been singing the rhyme Hickory Dickory Dock. With your child look around the house or outside for different clocks. Use language highlighting the shape, the numbers and what it is "Tick, tock, clock"

Success Story of the Week!

This week, we celebrated a fantastic success with our "FUDGE Breakfast" even. It was truly lovely to see so many dads and granddads engaging with their children and grandchildren, both in their rooms and outside in the garden.

The shared breakfast in the dining room was a delightful highlight, where families enjoyed croissant and fruits. This gathering not only provided a wonderful opportunity for connection and community-building but also reinforced the importance of family involvement in our children's early learning experiences.

A big thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to making this event a success. Your presence and enthusiasm created a welcoming and joyful atmosphere, and we are grateful for the support and sense of community. We look forward to more events that bring families together in meaningful ways!