Nursery And Pre-School - Music -Loud And Quiet
This week, our Nursery and Pre-School children explored the concepts of "loud" and "quiet" during their music lesson. The session began in a circle, where the children were introduced to visual prompts representing different volumes. They practiced regulating their voices, matching their vocal output to the picture shown. Next, each child selected a musical instrument. Using the same visual cues, they experimented with how to physically play their instruments to create both loud and quiet sounds. To conclude the lesson, the children took turns demonstrating their new skills to the class. Each child proudly performed a solo, choosing their own volume level to showcase. It was a wonderful session that built both musical confidence and control.
Reception- UTW- Interactive Board Drawing For A Purpose
Our Reception children have had a wonderful time using Purple Mash this week to bring the story of Handa's Surprise to life! Using the 2Paint tools, the children practiced their fine motor skills to carefully select vibrant colors and draw something from the story. Selecting different colours to draw fruit or animals. It was fantastic to see them navigate the software so confidently, practicing their clicking and dragging while retelling the story with so much enthusiasm.
Reception - Literacy- Fruit Tasting To Develop Vocabulary
We had a brilliant sensory morning diving headfirst into the vibrant world of Handa’s Surprise. To bring the story to life, the children took part in a fruit taste test. From sweet, juicy pineapple to tangy oranges, watching their expressions with every bite was absolutely priceless. This hands-on experience sparked a fantastic carpet discussion, where we explored new vocabulary like delicious and tangy. I was so proud to see the children enthusiastically head back to their tables to use these rich descriptive words in their independent writing.
Reception- Maths-Copy 2D shape pictures
Reception have been exploring 2D shapes by designing their very own houses. From spotting properties to purposeful construction on their marker boards, the children used their creativity to bring their maths learning to life.
Reception- Literacy - I Wonder?
This week the children have been listening to the story of Handa's Surprise. When the children went to explore the classroom they found a mysterious, large cube placed in the tray. Inside was filled with delicious fruits from our story. The cube opened up many questions to the children and I wonder if questions filled the classroom, I wonder what is inside? I wonder how it tastes and what it looks like in the middle? The children got creative with drawing the fruit that took their interest and wrote captions on what they thought was going to happen, see and possibly taste.
Nursery And Pre-School - Science - Food Decomposition
Over the last week, the children in Nursery and Preschool have become little scientists, taking part in a two-part investigation into how things change and decay. We wanted to find out what would happen to an apple when left in different environments, so we set up a special experiment using four slices. One was placed in milk, one in water, one in sugar water, and the final piece was left out in the air. To start our investigation, the children were encouraged to make their own predictions. We had some wonderful ideas, with some children thinking the apples would change colour and turn brown, while others wondered if the seeds inside might start to grow! This was a great way for the children to practice their "thinking skills" and imagine what might happen over time. After waiting for a whole week, we gathered back together to see if our predictions were right. We used our senses to explore the changes, taking a good look, feeling the textures, and even having a little sniff of the different bowls! The children were fascinated to see how some apples had stayed firm while others had become mushy or changed colour. We spoke about what we could see and smell, and the children enjoyed sharing their surprises when the results were different from what they first expected. This hands-on experiment was a fantastic way for the children to observe the passage of time and the natural process of change in the world around them.
Nursery/Pre-School-P.E-Gymnastics
There has been plenty of leaping and stretching in the hall this week. Our latest gymnastics unit invites the children to explore the world of animals through physical movement. By creating unique shapes and mastering the art of the rock and roll, the pupils are gaining confidence in their spatial awareness and safety. It was wonderful to see them persevere through the more difficult balances—their effort was outstanding.
Reception- Maths- How many ways can we make 10?
Our Reception classroom was absolutely buzzing today as the children got stuck into a making ten challenge. With piles of brightly coloured Numicon shapes scattered across the tables, there was a lovely sense of focus in the room. It was wonderful to watch them work it out for themselves. Rather than just looking at numbers on a page, they were using their hands to test their ideas—layering a six and a four or a seven and a three over the big blue 10 plates to see if they fitted. By turning maths into a hands-on puzzle, the concept of adding up really started to click. There was so much excitement as they swapped pieces and shared what they’d found with each other. It didn’t feel like a heavy lesson to them; they were simply playing their way towards a proper understanding of how numbers work.
Reception- EAD- Building For A Purpose.
Our construction area turned into a proper building site today as the Reception children got to work with the wooden blocks. It was brilliant to see them moving past simple towers and starting to build with real purpose and some great ideas.
Nursery And Pre-School - PSHE - My Family
This week, the children in Nursery and Preschool have been exploring the theme of "Important People" by focusing on their own families. The lesson began with a lovely group discussion where the children talked about who lives in their houses. This was a wonderful way for the children to build their confidence in speaking and to celebrate their own unique identities and home lives. To represent their families, the children created special "family bracelets." They used individual pieces of pasta to represent each person in their family, carefully threading them together to create their designs. This activity allowed the children to think deeply about their loved ones while also providing a fantastic workout for their fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Once finished, the children wore their bracelets with great pride. It was heartwarming to see them showing off their creations to their peers and teachers, happily explaining exactly who each piece of pasta represented. This session successfully fostered a sense of belonging and community, helping the children feel proud of their families and excited to share their stories with others.
Nursery/Pre-school- Continuous Provision-Independent Learning
The bank holiday weekend clearly did wonders! Our nursery is buzzing today as the children dived straight back into our continuous provision. Continuous provision is at the heart of what we do in the Early Years. It’s about more than justplay—it’s where the magic happens for developing independence, problem-solving, and those all-important turn-taking skills. By creating an environment where they can lead their own learning without needing an adult’s hand, we’re helping them build the confidence they need for the big step up to school.
Nursery And Pre-School - Music - Whats In The Bag
Taking advantage of the beautiful sunshine, the children in Nursery and Preschool gathered outside this week to enjoy a lovely session of refreshments and music. This outdoor setting provided a wonderful, relaxed atmosphere for the children to engage in a group singing activity using our "What’s in the Bag?" mystery bag. The children practiced their patience and turn-taking skills as they waited to see what was hidden inside the bag. Each child had the opportunity to choose a toy, which acted as a visual prompt to identify a specific nursery rhyme. For example, finding a star prompted a rendition of "Twinkle Twinkle," while a bus led to "The Wheels on the Bus." This activity was a fantastic way for the children to build their confidence in singing as part of a group and to practice their memory skills as they recalled the lyrics and associated actions. It was a joy to see everyone happily singing together in the fresh air, enjoying the sunshine and the company of their friends.
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