Changing States of Matter
Following on from last week’s icy weather we decided to explore what happens to ice and how we can melt it the quickest way. We started off by enjoying a song from ‘Frozen’ by Olaf who wanted to see what happens to snow in summer! We then used warm water, salt and glitter to melt the ice. We…
Reception Church Visit
Last week Reception visited church to. See the crib with the Three Wise Men visiting. We have talked about the story of the Wise Men and their visit to the baby Jesus and the Angel visiting them to tell to avoid King Herod on the way home. It was great to see the church crib with all the…
Good Friends
In Reception we have been talking about being a good friend to others as Jesus was a good friend to us. We discussed what makes a good friend and the things we like to do with our friends. Some children visited Mr Dinsdale because they have been noticed for being lovely friends and looking after…
Making Pizzas in Nursery
Today the children made their own pizzas to eat at snack time. They listened carefully and followed the instructions to make delicious pitta bread pizzas. We used our senses to feel, taste and smell the ingredients and focused on the words first, next, finally.
Well done children!
Nursery's Going on a Journey
The children in nursery are reading 'Let's All Creep Through Crocodile Creek' and other stories about animals going on a journey. The children wanted to go on their own adventure through a forest or a jungle so we created our own jungle in the classroom. The children are enjoying reading stories…
Winter themed sensory play.
The children have been interested in the theme of winter this week with all the cold weather we have been experiencing. We created ‘snow’ for our cold weather animals using shaving foam. Playing with shaving foam provides children with a different sensory experience and opportunities to make…
Hammers and Nails
Using our fine motor skills we are creating pictures today using Tap Tap Art. We are very careful not to bang our fingers and are enjoying copying the pictures and creating our own!
Ice Ice Baby
We looked at the hail stones and watched them melt on our hands. ‘They turn to water!’ The children were able to say what the hail was made from and what happened when it touched our warm hands!
Snow Play
There might not have been much snow in our area, but we certainly made the most of it!
Nursery Exploring the Cold Weather
Today the children wrapped up warm and put on their wellies to explore the cold outdoors. We listened to the noise of our footprints and described what the ice and snow felt like using words such as freezing, frosty, crunchy and squelchy.
The children then collected some ice to bring into class…
Nursery Exploring the Cold Weather
Today the children wrapped up warm and put on their wellies to explore the cold outdoors. We listened to the noise of our footprints and described what the ice and snow felt like using words such as freezing, frosty, crunchy and squelchy.
The children then collected some ice to bring into class…
Nursery’s Visit to Church
Today the children visited Church to look at the Nativity scene and to hear the story of the Wise Men visiting Jesus. The children remembered their Christmas assembly and were able to see Jesus, Mary and Joseph with their special visitors in Church.