Blog by Tag: PSHE

Magnetic tiles have been a recent addition to the resources in our nursery and have been extremely popular.  It has been fascinating to observe the interactions of the children and the different strategies of exploring and creating used.  The resource only arrived last week and building progress…

Following on from our ‘Naughty Bus’ book the children were keen to make their own bus.  We found a sturdy box and the children took over, painting and creating together to get the job done!  Next for the driving and travelling.  We have also been talking about finding routes as part of our…

The children are enjoying talking, taking turns and playing together outdoors. They are collecting natural resources to make potions, hot chocolates and cups of warm tea. They are also practising moving and balancing on the the equipment.

This week and last, we have been experimenting with different effects that can be made using wax crayons and felt-tip pens.  The children have made individual pictures and investigated rubbings of natural materials in small groups.  They have also worked on larger scale pieces.…

The children were busy this morning making vegetable and egg muffins.   We tried them out in our woodland area this afternoon.  They weren’t our most popular product but lots of children tried them and English Martyrs Soup has been requested again for next week - unexpected food hit of the…

We have been talking about how Jesus loves us all and how we can show that love to others. We used the example of Jesus washing feet and demonstrated this in class.  We then talked about how we can show Jesus’ love by being kind to others, helping our friends, smiling and giving…

Ho ho ho!  We have been very busy on our Santa Dash today!

Such lovely afternoons spent with our friends reading books and enjoying each others company.  #specialtimes

As part of Road Safety Week, we talked about how to stay safe crossing the road and we practised crossing roads sensibly and safely.

Yesterday we were really lucky to receive a visit from SWACA, a women and children’s charity that support families in our area.  They talked to the children about relationships and being kind to each other.  They challenged stereotypes in regards to toys and games the children play.  We celebrated…

Year 1-Beep Beep! Day

We took part in a special day today and learnt how to stay safe near roads. The children listened to a story about Timmy Time and how we should hold hands with a grown up when crossing the road. They enjoyed using cuddly toys to show Timmy and his friends how to hold…

Sometimes its just the quiet moments of building a shared structure that can encourage such lovely friendships.  The language, smiles and co operation that takes place fosters positive relationships and gives each child a sense of belonging.