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.
Nursery/Preschool-R.E-David And Goliath-Role Play
This week in Nursery/Pre-school the children have had an exciting time exploring and acting the story of David and Goliath. The children loved playing different parts of role play such as Goliath the giant, David the young boy, King Saul and Soldiers. The children got straight into character and played their role amazingly.
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.
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.
Nursery/Pre-school- Maths- My Pattern
In Maths this week the children have been working on an arrangement of Patterns. Working on patterns helps children understand simple pattern routines which this later translates into spotting patterns in numbers (like the 10s times table ending in 0) and recognising the structure of phonics in reading.
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Nursery / Pre-School - Computing - Creating Butterflies
This week, the children in Nursery and Preschool used the computers and touchscreens to create their own colorful butterflies using Purple Mash. The activity began with the children exploring the digital tools, picking their favorite colors, and making marks on the screen to see how their movements left bright trails on the wings. As the children became more confident, we looked at real-life photos of butterflies to identify different patterns. The children then worked on making conscious marks, such as lines and spots, to mimic the characteristics they could see in the reference images. This was a fantastic way for them to practice digital control and intentional design, moving from simple scribbles to purposeful patterns. An exciting moment occurred when our older learners noticed that the program was "mirroring" their marks on the opposite wing. This sparked a meaningful conversation about symmetry, as the children looked back at their reference images and realized that butterflies always have the same patterns on both wings. They were fascinated to see their designs appear on both sides at once, helping them to understand that nature often creates matching patterns.
Nursery/Pre-school-Literacy-Handwriting-Pencil Control
In Literacy we have focused on Handwriting and pencil control this week, This is a great way to get all our preschoolers ready for their next step moving forward to their school journey even with the little ones starting their journey into preschool this was a lovely way to see their pencil control and grip. Developing handwriting in the Early Years is all about building the physical strength and coordination required to use a pencil through fine and gross motor activities.
Online Safety - App and Play Stores
With millions of apps available and children accessing them from an increasingly young age, app stores can present a range of risks. From malware and copycat apps to inappropriate content and persuasive in-app purchases, this Wake Up Wednesday guide highlights how easily young users can encounter issues – even when using official platforms. It also offers clear, practical advice to help parents and educators manage these risks. From setting up parental controls and checking app credibility to having open conversations about safe usage, the guide supports adults in building children’s awareness, encouraging safer choices and promoting more balanced, responsible app use
Nursery/Pre-school- P.S.H.E-Me And My Friends
This week in P.S.H.E: Me and my friends Our focus this week has been all about "Me and My Friends," and we’ve had a lovely time exploring what makes us unique. We started by sharing the story of Elmer the Elephant. The children really connected with the idea that Elmer looks different from the rest of the herd and enjoyed chatting about how being different is something to celebrate. It was great to hear them discussing their favourite colours with one another and finding out what they have in common with their peers. Getting stuck into provision The children had plenty of chances to get creative with the theme during their play: Colouring: Lots of brilliant patchwork Elmers were brought to life using the children’s favourite colours. Playdough: We saw some fantastic fine motor skills in action as the children sculpted their very own versions of Elmer. It has been a brilliant week of building friendships and learning that our differences are what make our class such a vibrant place to be.
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