
During PSHE this week, our focus was seasonal clothing, Nursery class participated in sorting various items. The children were presented with a selection of clothing and accessories, including wellies, sunglasses, a cap, a woolly hat, a coat, and a dress. The discussion began with prompting the children to identify each item and consider when they might wear it. When shown the wellies, children vocally identified them, and some made splashing motions, and made links with the pussles they could see out of the window, demonstrating an understanding of their use in wet weather. Following the discussion, the children were encouraged to separate the items into two distinct piles: "summer" and "winter". The children were able to accurately place items like sunglasses, caps, and dresses in the summer pile, often accompanied by exclamations of "hot!" or "sun". Conversely, items such as the woolly hat and coat were predominantly sorted into the winter pile, with some children rubbing their arms as if cold. While a few children initially misplaced an item, gentle redirection and a brief recap of the associated weather conditions helped them self-correct. This activity demonstrated the childrens developing understanding of personal, social, and emotional development through their ability to make connections between clothing and weather. Their engagement in the discussion and their sorting accuracy suggest an awareness of the world around them and how to adapt to different environmental conditions. The hands-on nature of the task fostered cognitive development and fine motor skills as they manipulated the clothing items.