Term 6

English

his term, the children explored the story The Bad-Tempered Ladybird. They reflected on its message, developed their fine motor skills through themed cooking activities, and enhanced their communication through role play and discussion. To bring the story to life, they re-enacted key scenes and even went on a bug hunt to spot real minibeasts!

Maths

The children had a brilliant time taking part in Nursery’s Wacky Wheels event. They built up their gross motor skills by zooming around the track on bikes and scooters, cheering each other on and showing great endurance and determination. They also had the chance to design their very own ‘Wacky Wheels’ using a variety of media and materials — with some very creative results!

Sports Day!

Sports Day was a huge success! The children practised running, jumping, balancing and even walking backwards. They listened carefully to instructions, took turns brilliantly and encouraged their friends — a great display of teamwork and sportsmanship.

Term 5

Exploring Growth and the Environment

The children explored their environment by observing the growth of the plants they had planted earlier in the term. They took turns to water the plants, noticing and discussing the different textures and smells they encountered. This hands-on activity supported the development of their speech and language skills, as they shared observations and expanded their descriptive vocabulary.

Dough Disco Fun

The children had a brilliant time building up their fine motor skills during Dough Disco! They squished, rolled, flattened, and pressed the dough into all sorts of fun shapes, all while keeping time to the beat of familiar nursery rhymes. This activity not only strengthened their little hands but also supported coordination, rhythm, and language development.

Muddy Explorations and Mini-Beast Discoveries

The mud kitchen was the perfect setting for some messy, hands-on learning! The children had a great time making mud pies and digging in the soil, where they discovered a variety of mini-beasts. They worked together to identify insects, practising their observation, vocabulary, and social skills as they shared their exciting findings.

Term 4

Pancake Day Fun!

This term, we had a fantastic time celebrating Pancake Day (Shrove Tuesday)! Everyone took turns having a go at tossing pancakes, which brought lots of laughs and excitement. Afterwards, we enjoyed trying a range of delicious toppings—and agreed they were super yummy! A fun and tasty way to mark the day!

Learning About Growth

This term, the children learned all about growth. They practised their fine motor skills by using a variety of resources to plant seeds, discovering what plants need in order to grow. To deepen their understanding, they also created their own observational paintings, carefully studying plants and capturing their details through art. A wonderful blend of science and creativity!

Outdoor Adventures at Jack Peers

The children had a great day at the Jack Peers Centre for an exciting outdoor learning experience. They explored the woodland, spotted wildlife, and enjoyed getting hands-on in the mud kitchen. As part of their adventure, they also created some beautiful artwork using natural materials, making the most of everything the great outdoors has to offer. A fantastic day full of exploration, creativity, and fun!

Term 3

Exploring the Snow

The children had a fantastic time experiencing the magic of snow! They excitedly ran outside for snowball fights and observed how the snowflakes melted in their hands. It was wonderful to see their excitement, even though there wasn’t quite enough snow to build a snowman.

Under the Sea Adventures

This term, our topic was Under the Sea, and the children took part in a variety of hands-on activities. They had a great time creating sea creatures from playdough, exploring different marine animals in the water tray, and developing their speech and language skills while engaging in imaginative play in our Under the Sea role-play area.

The Story of Rainbow Fish & Science Fun

This term, we explored the story of The Rainbow Fish, learning about the importance of kindness, sharing, and caring for our friends. We then brought the magic of rainbows to life with a fun science experiment! Using sweets and different liquids, the children predicted what would happen and observed the colors spreading to create their very own rainbows. It was a fantastic way to combine storytelling, science, and creativity!

Term 2

Autumn

The children had a wonderful time exploring the changes of the autumn leaves. We observed the beautiful colours—from vibrant reds to golden yellows—and listened to the satisfying crunch as we stomped on them. To finish, we had great fun making leaf angels, enjoying every moment of the autumn season!

Maths

The children learned all about Diwali, the festival of lights. They practiced their fine motor skills by creating beautiful repeated patterns, explored the themes of light and dark, and experimented with a variety of shapes. It was a fantastic opportunity for creativity and learning!

Science

The children had a wonderful time being creative with shadow puppets. They practiced their fine motor skills while crafting and used role play to express their ideas, extending their speech and language development. Through exploring the concepts of light and dark, they shared imaginative stories and brought their puppets to life!

Term 1

Goat Visit

The children were thrilled to have a visit from Gary and Barry, the goats, as part of their learning around the story “The 3 Billy Goats Gruff.” They had a fantastic time stroking, feeding, and even playing chase around the garden with the goats, bringing the story to life in such a fun and memorable way!

Baking

During our weekly cooking activity, the children had a great time baking cheesy straws, which tied in with our story “The Three Little Pigs.” They practiced their fine motor skills by rolling, squashing, and shaping the cheese straws, making the cooking session both fun and educational!

The Three Little Pigs

The children had a fantastic time re-enacting the story of “The Three Little Pigs.” They used a variety of props to bring the story to life, taking on different roles and acting out key scenes. Everyone joined in with excitement, especially when they all shouted, “We are going to huff and puff and blow your house down!”