Pre-School-Geography- Making Bug Houses
This week, pre-schoolers embraced nature by creating wonderful bug houses! To ensure all the tiny creatures stay warm this winter, the children diligently collected various natural materials for their constructions. This activity sparked great conversations, as the children eagerly discussed with their peers which creepy crawlies might choose to take up residence in their newly built homes.
Pre-School-P.S.H.E-What Does Our Body Need?-Making Fruit Kebabs
This week in P.S.H.E pre-school have been looking at - what our bodies need. The children had a good understanding of the food our bodies need and understand that exercise helps us to keep our bodies fit and healthy. The children then made their own fruit kebabs selecting the fruits they like and placing them on a kebab stick before enjoying eating their kebabs.
Pre-School-Expressive Art And Design-Making Skeletons
On the workshop table, the children have been busy creating their own skeletons. They used cotton buds to represent the bones and practised their gluing and sticking skills to assemble their designs. This activity was a fun way to help them see what our bodies look like beneath the skin and to understand that everyone has a skeleton.
Pre-School-Maths-Positional language
This week in Maths the children have been looking at different positional language. Using a teddy and a box the children had to place teddy in different positions when instructed.
Pre-School- PD-Glow In The Dark Dodgeball
Last half term the children had the opportunity to take part in Glow in the dark Dodgeball. The children had the best time learning new skills to help them play dodgeball, whilst glowing up in the dark.
Online Safety - Fortnite
Fortnite continues to reign supreme in the gaming world, drawing in millions of players with its bold graphics, fast-paced action and constant stream of new content. This guide looks at the latest developments in the game – such as themed updates, crossover characters and limited-edition cosmetics – and what they mean for young players and the adults who support them. It also unpacks some of the key online safety risks associated with Fortnite. With in-game purchases, cross-platform communication and regular seasonal updates creating an ‘always on’ experience, it’s vital that trusted adults understand how to help children and young people enjoy the game without being exposed to unnecessary risks.
Pre-School-Literacy-Painting A Monkey
In literacy this week our story is HUG. The story is about a monkey that can't find his mum and needs a hug. The children used their skills to create a monkey by painting their hands to print for the monkey body and painting the head to create their monkey. Painting is a wonderful way to support literacy development in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). The connection is primarily through mark making, communication, fine motor skill development, and storytelling.
Pre-School-Stay And Play
Pre-School really enjoyed our stay and play session this week. Our grown-ups came into Nursery to play alongside their children and see what they get up to during the day. It was a lovely opportunity for parents to see their child’s learning in action and share in some of the fun.
Online Safety - Memes
They’re everywhere online, but do you really know what memes are saying? ???? This week’s #WakeUpWednesday guide explores the role of memes in youth culture - and why they’re not always as harmless as they seem. From hidden messages to misinformation, we break it down ???????? Plus, we share four simple ways parents and educators can guide young people to engage more safely with memes - encouraging empathy, critical thinking and healthier digital habits ????????
Pre-School- PSHE- Personal Hygiene- Toothbrushing
Get ready to rock and brush! Taking care of our smiles is one of the coolest parts of our day here at pre-school. Each of our little learners gets to be totally independent—they have their own brush and get to squeeze the toothpaste onto it all by themselves! Then, it's time for the two minute brush! The children pick a favourite song, and they sing and scrub until the music stops. Once they're done, they independently wash their brush and tuck it safely back into its carrier. This super fun routine turns good personal hygiene into an exciting, empowering habit!
Pre-School-Outdoor Provision-Autumn Fun
???? Autumn is officially in the air—and in our classroom! ???? We're diving into the Natural World by becoming little nature detectives. From watching the leaves turn a brilliant gold to spotting squirrels prepping for winter, our children are observing and describing all the amazing seasonal changes around us. What we're exploring: • ???? Nature Detective Work: Describing why the leaves feel 'crunchy' and look 'rusty.' • ???? Getting Moving: Practicing new Gross Motor skills like swirling like a dancing leaf or stomping through imaginary leaf piles! • ????️ New Words: Adding exciting words like deciduous, acorn, and conker to our vocabulary.
Pre-School - PE - Different Sized Movements
In P.E this week Pre-School have been acting out their story- Goldilocks and the hree Bears. We talked about each step of the story before acting out the action for each step, using big, medium and small actions.
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