The milder weather this week has been lovely, and the children have had so much energy for learning and playing. They have especially enjoyed being outside, making the most of our outdoor areas with their friends.
One of the favourite activities this week was making lemonade in the tuff tray. The children had great fun mixing, pouring, and experimenting with different ingredients, as well as splashing and exploring in the water tray. While they were busy playing, they were also developing their hand eye coordination, using their imaginations, building their language skills, and exploring early maths through measuring and using words such as full, empty, more, and less.
As we start thinking about the children moving on to Reception, we have been chatting lots about what that will be like. Some children will be moving just next door, while others will be starting at different schools. We want everyone to feel happy, excited, and confident about the next step in their learning journey.
The children loved talking about their time in Nursery and sharing some of their favourite memories. We also thought about all the things they can do now that they could not do when they first started. They were so proud to talk about hanging up their coats, doing up their zips, riding bikes, recognising sounds, and learning their numbers. It was a lovely opportunity for them to see just how much they have grown.
We also enjoyed reading When I Grow Up by Tim Minchin. This led to lots of funny conversations about what the children think adults do every day, and there were plenty of giggles along the way. The children loved talking about different jobs and sharing what they would like to be when they grow up.
Nurses
Landscapers
Engineers
These conversations inspired lots of imaginative play throughout the week. The children enjoyed pretending to be people with different jobs and then got busy in the creative area making pictures of their future selves. They used painting, collage, bubble printing, and lots of other creative materials to bring their ideas to life.
In phonics, we learned the new sound w. The children were brilliant at spotting the sound around the classroom and enjoyed thinking of funny alliterative sentences using words that begin with w. They also worked hard to practise writing the letter, showing how much their fine motor skills are improving.
It has been such a lovely week, and it has been wonderful to see the children feeling so proud of everything they have learned as they get ready for their exciting move to Reception.
How you can help at home:
Spend some time talking about starting Reception. Ask your child what they are excited about and encourage them to share some of their favourite Nursery memories.
How many w words you can spot when you are out and about or reading together? Have fun making your own silly alliterative sentences.
Let your child help with simple measuring activities at home, such as pouring drinks or helping with baking. Talk about words like full, empty, more, and less as you play and learn together.