We have started to notice the change in the weather, with a few sunny spells brightening our days. It has been so nice to see the children enjoying a little sunshine, even though there is still a chill in the air. We have made the most of our time outdoors, wrapping up warm while spotting the signs that spring is on its way.
One of the highlights of the term was definitely our Easter egg hunt. The children had so much fun searching the garden for hidden Easter pictures, carefully ticking them off on their sheets as they found each one. The excitement continued as we headed into the forest area, where even more eggs were hidden. There were lots of smiles, teamwork, and determination as the children explored and discovered together.
We are incredibly proud of the progress the children have made in phonics this term. They have been learning the sounds s, a, t, p, i, n, m, o, g, d, and c, and are becoming much more confident at orally blending sounds. It has been wonderful to see them beginning to read simple consonant vowel consonant words such as cat, dog, mat, pin, tap, and dig. They have worked so hard and it really shows.
It really has been a full and exciting term. The children thoroughly enjoyed taking part in the sponsored slide and showed great enthusiasm throughout. They have been busy developing their mathematical skills through lots of hands on activities and games, and have also been strengthening their fine motor skills through threading, cutting, and mark making. To support this at home, you will find a name writing practice activity in their bookbags.
Science Week was another highlight, sparking lots of curiosity and excitement as the children explored new ideas. We have also loved learning about how different cultures celebrate special occasions, including Chinese New Year, Eid, Passover and Easter. The children were very engaged and enjoyed sharing their thoughts and experiences.
How you can help at home:
Go on a sound hunt around your home or garden. Ask your child to find objects that begin with the sounds they have learnt, such as s for sock or t for toy.
Practise reading and building simple consonant vowel consonant words using letter cards or by writing them together.
Encourage name writing by making it fun. Try using chalk outdoors, paint, or even forming letters with small objects such as stones or sticks.
Thank you for your continued support this term. We hope you have a restful and enjoyable break, and we look forward to welcoming the children back for the Summer term.
Lots of love,
The Nursery Team xxx