Wow, what a fabulous start to the year!
This week we have been exploring primary colours (red, blue and yellow). We have had great fun sorting objects and choosing different sized red, yellow and blue pom poms then trying to them up using tweezers or pegs. This was really tricky but good practice in readiness for writing and drawing (we had to use duck fingers to hold the peg and tweezers).
In the afternoons we mixed red and blue paint with shaving foam and made purple! Then we mixed yellow and blue and made green! Next, yellow and red…what colour do you think we made!!
You may have noticed we get very messy at nursery! Next week we will be exploring secondary colours (green orange purple).
The children have so been keen to grow their brains. We have started to learn our letters sounds.
In school we use Read Write Inc. phonic scheme to help us.
How Read Write Inc. phonics works- a parent/ carers guide. Click here.
Click here to find out more. There is lots of useful information so that you can work alongside nursery as we introduce a new sound. This week we have started with ‘m’. Click here to help your child say the sounds correctly. See if you can find out how we say ‘m’ . Please don’t be tempted to race ahead and learn all the speed sounds (at nursery we only do set one). It is important that we fully grasp each sound and how to write it before we move on. Watch this space!
This week we have focused on two stories. Little Rabbit Foo Foo and the Colour Monster. We have talked lots about how we feel using colour! Luckily everyone sad they were happy and full of love! Phew!
Click here for Little Rabbit Foo Foo
Click here for the Colour Monster
In nursery we LOVE stories and books, the book area is a very popular part of nursery both inside and outside. Why it is important to read to your child! Click here.
As you can see we have had a gentle start to nursery!!!! Next week we have even more planned, so have a good rest this weekend everyone!
Before I finish just a few goo housekeeping points to make life a bit easier for the nursey ladies.
Can all fruit and veg be put in reusable pots- please do not put the pots in a plastic bag. Similar fruit does not need to be put in a bag. As a school we have gone plastic free. we are urging parents to help us by not sending food in one use plastic/packets. See Mrs. Gregans blog on the main page for lots more information.
Can you make sure your child has a named Our Lady blue book bag and not a back pack. They are very difficult to store and can cause a tripping hazard. Also, bags should only have one key ring on if necessary.
Your child should have one piece of fruit or veg for each session they attend. One piece for half day, two pieces for a full day.
Can to make sure anything that comes in to nursery is clearly labelled.
As the children are physically active all day and engage in PE session three times a week could you please ensure that they are not wearing any jewellery, including earrings.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Finally, thank you all for preparing your children so well in readiness for starting nursery. It is such a huge step in their learning journey.
Have a lovely weekend and stay safe.
God bless
Barbara