Observational Drawings in Nursery
The topic in art this week was observational drawings with coloured pencils. This helped the children develop their mark making skills whilst concentrating on colour, shape and size. They drew some beautiful, bright sunflowers on big paper.
Beep! Beep! The Bus Has Arrived in Nursery B
The children are continuing to enjoy reading the ‘Naughty Bus’ by Jan and Jerry Oke. This week they decided to make their own bus so they could travel around London seeing all the famous landmarks. So far they’ve visited Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben. They are having lots…
Patterns in Nursery
This week we have been looking for patterns around us including patterns in stories and songs. The children used chalks to create different patterns including spots, swirls, lines and zigzags. We then created patterns using peg boards and numicon. Together we also used lummi sticks to repeat…
Building Relationships Outdoors in Nursery
The children are enjoying talking, taking turns and playing together outdoors. They are collecting natural resources to make potions, hot chocolates and cups of warm tea. They are also practising moving and balancing on the the equipment.
Exploring Different Materials in Nursery
This week the children have enjoyed messy play and explored different materials including shaving foam, oats, paint and clay. They have used their investigative skills to feel, pour and fill containers using oats. They have created shapes and patterns with paint and shaving foam and made…
Welcoming New Friends in Nursery
Over the last week the children have been helping our new children settle into new routines. They are making new friends, playing together and getting to know one another.
Party Day in Nursery
Today is ‘Party Day’ in nursery. We are celebrating Christmas and the end of a wonderful term together. We have enjoyed party food and lots of dancing with our friends.
Father Christmas Visits Nursery
Today the children had a lovely surprise when Father Christmas came to visit us.
Nursery Walk and Church Visit
Today both nurseries came together to go on a short walk to visit Litherland’s nativity scene on the corner of Church Road. The children were really sensible crossing roads and looking around their local environment. They waved and smiled as people passed us and were excited to spot a police car…
Nursery’s Nativity Assembly
Today the children retold the First Christmas Story to their parents in our nativity assembly. They sang and danced beautifully and reminded us of the true meaning of Christmas. Well done nursery children!
Festive Fun in Nursery
Physical Development, Expressive Art & Design
The children are using their fine motor skills to decorate wreaths, Christmas trees and snowmen this week. They are also wrapping gifts for under the tree and making magical reindeer food bags.
Physical Development in Nursery
The children have had lots of fun rolling, throwing, catching and balancing using the hoops, balls and quoits.