The Nest

This week, the children have explored a range of Autumn sensory based activities where they have used their hands to explore and investigate.

You may have noticed in the buggy bay, we have 2 new pushchairs with 4 seats. What a game changer these have been, having easy access to the outdoor environment. The children have enjoyed sitting in these and Jill our head teacher has been their chauffeur.

Characteristics of Effective Learning:

The children were curious about the pumpkin, as they were looking at it so intently. The children used the spoon to explore the seeds, as they were moving them around the tray. The children used lots of babble sounds, as they explored the pumpkin.

Communication and Language

The children enjoyed exploring the dried lentils, as they were using their hands to feel the texture. The children were moving their hands around the tray grasping the lentils, as they watched the lentils sprinkle from their hands. The children were showing some lovely interactions, as there was lots of smiling and babble sounds. The children showed good control in scooping the lentils with the spoon pouring them into the bowl demonstrating the use of their fine motor skills and fine motor skills.

Physical Development

The children had a lovely time in the garden climbing up and down our new peak a boo tower. The children used their whole body to move up and down the stairs further developing their gross motor development. The children demonstrated good control in moving around the frame using their hands for support.

Parent Partnerships

We are closed from Monday 27th October to Friday 31st October. We will return on Monday 3rd November. This doesn’t apply to children who attend all year round.

Some of our older children have started their transition visits to the den this week and have done so well adjusting to their new environment.

The weather is getting colder now, can parents please provide all in ones/puddle suits for the children so they can still access the outdoor environment.

Staffing Update

Kelly is on annual leave Monday and Tuesday

Sarah is on annual Leave Thursday and Friday

We hope you have a lovely weekend!

The Nursery Team