Hi everyone!

We’ve had another wonderful week in nursery.

This week, the children have been extremely fortunate to receive a number of special visitors into school as part of our ‘people who help us’ topic’.

First responder, Jenny, came to visit the children and explain more about her role. She allowed children the opportunity to explore her uniform and equipment and then showed them her vehicle. Children loved learning more about how to make the scene safe for paramedics, how to call for help and provide first aid such as applying bandages.

We also had four members of the fire service visit us. Again they showed the children their uniform and equipment and gave children the opportunity to explore their fire engine. The children were amazed to see the shutters reveal huge lengths of hose and other specialist equipment. The children were also able to feel the force of the fire hose as they were supported to squirt the water.

The children have also been very excited to see how our caterpillars have entered into their cocoons. We have transferred them to the net and are eagerly awaiting the butterflies which will emerge.

During topic times, children have drawn on experiences to engage in imaginative role play. They have been fighting pretend fires throughout the nursery, using large loose parts to create emergency service vehicles and designing models of ambulances.

In maths, the children have been focusing on identifying and exploring 2D shapes. We have used shapes to create pictures of emergency service vehicles, engaged in shape hunts around the environment and explored printing with 2D shapes.

Notices:

Sun cream, hats and water bottles are essential each day.

PE days – Monday and Friday – Please ensure children are wearing sensible footwear.

Forest School – Thursday – Please provide a long sleeved trousers and top.

Many thanks for your continued support,

The nursery team.