Autumn 2 half term learning
Our topic this past half term was ‘Journeys’ and the children enjoyed learning what a journey is through books and out and about sessions. Our two key texts, ‘What the Ladybird Heard’ and ‘We’re Going on a Bear Hunt’ were very popular and lots of the children now know both books off by heart! The children have started to learn and use lots of new vocabulary for geographical features such as hills, rivers, fields, caves, sea and have been introduced to maps. Learning all about and playing with farm animals has been very popular too. In phonics we have started the new Little Wandle Foundations scheme for Nursery and introduced the sounds s,a,t,p,i and n and focussed on learning to write our names. The children have been introduced to one number every week, we have been practising counting, understanding ‘same and different’ and learning the names of basic 2D shapes.
We have also been learning all about the seasons and the signs of Autumn and Winter. We noticed the colours of the leaves change then fall off the trees on our out and about walks and in our Woodland School sessions. Thank you for bringing in so many bulbs. We have planted them all in our garden and we cannot wait to see them grow into beautiful flowers in the Spring. Art was also our focus to help us learn about Bonfire night and Remembrance Day as we painted fireworks and made poppies and Christmas crafts. Thank you to the parents who came in to help us celebrate the very successful multicultural week and the different festivals including Christmas and Hanukkah. Thank you for coming to the Christmas concerts, we were very proud of the children for singing so well and hope you enjoyed them.
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Overview of next half term
Term begins on Tuesday 7th January. Our topic is ‘Marvellous Making’. The table above gives you an overview of the learning and activities we will be focussing on in the 3 year old Nursery. The 2yos will focus on a simplified version of this plan. We also have story time every day and learn songs, rhymes and dances every week. The children learn a new Makaton sign each week, a number of the week and we will focus on counting and understanding number. The children of course have the opportunity to do Woodland School once a week and choose their own learning and play inside and outside throughout the term.
Rhyme Time Challenge
Next term we also start our Rhyme Time Challenge! This is when we send home a weekly Nursery rhyme for the children to learn with their families! We also practise it in Nursery but it would be great to see videos and pictures of you singing it at home on Tapestry! At the end of term there will be a concert in the Nursery before the Easter holidays.
Top Tips for the Holidays
Messy play - cook, bake, play in the mud, jump in puddles, paint, make marks in shaving foam or flour etc.
Mark making, drawing and writing - write a letter or draw a picture for Santa!
Reading - read a book to your child every day. Visit the Library!
Phonics - learn the Nursery Rhymes on the Little Wandle website parent page. Find things around the house that start with s,a,t,p,i,n,m,d,o and c.
Shapes - go on a shape hunt outside!
Counting - count objects up to 10 together, making sure you touch every object only once!
Dates for your Diary
Tuesday 7 January - Start of term: Please remember to be on time before 8.45am or 12.30pm. Thank you.
Friday 10 January - Science Day: Please come and join us at 8.30am-9.20am and 12.30pm-1.20pm for some fun Science activities with your child.
Friday 17 January - Phonics Workshop for Nursery Parents: Please come and find out about our NEW Little Wandle scheme and learn how to help your child with early reading and writing skills. Workshop held at 9.00am - 9.30am and 2.45pm - 3.15pm.
24-26 January: Great British Birdwatch
Wednesday 12 February and Thursday 13 February - Parent Consultations from 4pm onwards
Friday 14 February - Reading with Parents: Please come in and read with your child from 8.30-9.00am and 12.30-1.00pm.
Friday 14 February - End of Term
Important Information
Please remember:
To read the book your child brings home with them, write a note in the Reading record and return the book bag every Friday.
Thank you for encouraging your child to learn to write their name. Please help them use lowercase letters rather than capitals with the exception of the first letter in their name.
Don’t forget to look out for book recommendations from the SPARK book awards in the School Newsletter.
We go outside in all weathers, even Woodland School so please ensure your child has warm clothes and a warm waterproof coat as well as suitable boots or shoes. Trousers, tracksuit bottoms and leggings are best for Nursery as children can climb, run and go to the toilet by themselves much more easily than in dresses and skirts and tights.
Check Tapestry regularly for updates and send us photos and videos of what you have been up to over the holiday.
Talk to your child about what they have done or will be doing in Nursery.
Look out for the weekly Nursery updates on Tapestry. Essential information for the week ahead for you and your child.
Contact us if you have any questions on Tapestry or at the door - we are here to help!
Thank you as always for all your support. Have a lovely Christmas holiday break. The Nursery Team