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It’s been another productive and exciting week here at Muriel Green Nursery! The children have been thoroughly enjoying their environmental projects — our worms have now settled happily into their new wormery, and the mushrooms we started looking after just last week are growing rapidly. Be sure to take a look at them next time you’re in the foyer!

We’ve also put together a display showcasing all the sustainable practices we’ve been engaged in over the past four weeks. The children have taken such pride in learning about how to care for their environment. A big thank you to the wonderful parents who gave up their time this week to share their gardening expertise with us — your support and involvement are always so appreciated. We will be happy to have more parent help with our garden.

We’re also looking ahead with excitement to a special visit from the Mayor of St Albans on Tuesday 22nd April. He’ll be touring the nursery to see all the amazing ways our children and staff are working together to look after the world we live in.

Wishing you all a lovely Easter weekend!

Conker Room
Book & Rhyme of the week

This week's Book of the Week is "Dinosaur Roar!"—a fun story exploring dinosaurs and opposites. We'll have related activities to spark creativity and learning.

Our Keywords are "Above", "Dinosaur", "Spiky", and "Lumpy".

Our Rhyme this week is " Row Row your Boat ".

Home Learning: Counting Game

To support learning at home, we encourage you to play a counting game with your child. Use everyday objects like toys, fruits, or household items, and ask them to count these items in groups. This fun activity will enhance their counting skills and make learning interactive.

Acorn Room
Book & Rhyme of the week

This week's Book of the Week is "Dear Zoo," a delightful story that captivates children with its interactive flaps and charming animal characters. As we read, your child will explore concepts of size, shape, and suitability, all in a fun and engaging way.

Our Rhyme this week is "Hickory Dickory Dockl".

Home Learning: Can you make animal sound like "Roarr" for a lion.

For a fun home learning activity, encourage your child to explore animal sounds! Ask them to mimic sounds like a lion’s “Roarr” or other animal noises. This playful exercise will enhance their listening skills and creativity while sparking their imagination.

Willow Room
Book & Rhyme of the week

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This week's Book of the Week is "The Very Hungry Caterpillar". This classic story not only delights with its colourful illustrations but also introduces concepts of counting, days of the week, and the life cycle of a butterfly.

We look forward to engaging the children with activities inspired by the story to enhance their learning experience.

Our Keywords are "eggs", "Through", "Caterpillar" and "Cocoon"

Our rhyme of the week is ".One, Two buckle my shoe"

Home Learning: Counting

To support learning at home, we encourage you to play a counting game with your child. Use everyday objects like toys, fruits, or household items, and ask them to count these items in groups. This fun activity will enhance their counting skills and make learning interactive.

Nursery School
Book & Rhyme of the week

This week's Book of the Week is "Rain Before Rainbow." This beautiful story inspires resilience and hope, teaching children about overcoming challenges and looking forward to brighter days. The vibrant illustrations and heartfelt narrative provide rich learning opportunities.

Our Keywords are "Daybreak", "Journey", "Map", "Treasure" and "Sowing"

Our rhyme of the week is "Head, Shoulder, Knee and Toes"

Home Learning: Body Percussion

Have a go at using body percussion when you are singing songs or listening to music. You could clap hands, stamp feet, click fingers, and pat knees. What other sounds can you make with your body? Can you make a pattern with your sounds, such as clap, clap, stamp?

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Book & Rhyme of the week

This week's Book of the Week is "Jack and the Beanstalk," a timeless tale filled with adventure and imagination. Through Jack's journey, the children will explore themes of bravery, curiosity, and decision-making.

Our Keywords are "Plant", "Seeds", "Soil" and "Water"

Our rhyme of the week is "Old MacDonald"

Success Story of the Week!

We're thrilled to share the success of this vibrant week at the nursery! Our outdoor explorations began with a joyful visit to the park where the children had the opportunity to observe ducks, search for flowers, and spot delightful signs of spring.

Throughout the week, children engaged in carefree play, blowing bubbles and revelling in the company of their friends through shared games and laughter. Their enthusiasm and joy were evident, promoting social skills and strengthening bonds with one another in our nurturing environment.

Today was particularly exciting as the entire Day Care participated in an Easter egg hunt at the park. The children's faces lit up with joy as they searched for hidden treasures, creating memories of adventure and joy that will last a lifetime.

These successful experiences continue to enrich our Early Years setting, inspiring wonder and joy in every child.