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Spring Term 

Topic of Patterns 

 

There are infinite patterns in nature – on leaves, rocks, wood and animals. Children can both learn about pattern and texture (elements of art) but also about their local environment by exploring organic patterns outside in the world. Rubbing is a simple technique where paper is placed on an object with a prominent pattern (eg. A coin, tree bark, leaf, grass) and a crayon or soft pencil is ‘rubbed’ over the paper, creating a pattern.

 

Take the children on a nature walk in a local park, forest or large garden area and encourage them to explore the textures and patterns at play in nature by doing rubbings of textures/patterns they see around them for eg. Tree bark, leaves, grass

 

Encourage them to also draw  and take photos and collect small samples of  pattern and textures in nature, for eg. Leaves, moss, small stones etc

 

Later on, children can create a large collage of the forest/garden/park using the rubbings they made, as well as drawings and samples they collected.

Encourage children to make their own ‘landscapes of pattern’ on a cardboard base by sticking on objects with patterns, both organic and manmade from around the classroom or garden or at home

 

 

              Jungle animals 

 

We are learning all about jungle animals,. We are going to think about their habitat. this means where they live and why?

Follow the lessons to find out. 

  • Habitats - where do different animals live? In today’s lesson, we join Mrs Garrard to learn about the different animals that live in the rainforest. We learn about the four different layers of a rainforest and some of the different species of animals that make the rainforest their home. We think about why certain animals are most suited to different layers of the rainforest. Finally, we choose our favourite rainforest animal and make a mask.

   Keeping healthy 

In nursery we need lots of energy to get through all the fun learning we do in the day but to give us that energy we need to have a good healthy breakfast. Why not show us what you have for your breakfast ? You can take a photo and share or you can draw us your favourite breakfast food and why it is your favourite ? Remember have fun and enjoy.

  • Healthy eating In this set of lessons we learn about how to eat a healthy, balanced diet. In this lesson with Miss Hughes, we learn the importance of a healthy diet. We learn about the importance of different food groups and end the lesson by designing a plate of healthy food

Sink or Float with Blippi | Cool Science Experiment for Kids | Educational Videos For Kids

Gather items with Blippi and play Sink of Float. The Blippi Sink of Float game is a fun science experiment for kids that Blippi explains density and buoyancy...

 What can you find at home that floats or sinks?

what are they - can you draw them .

 

  • Hot and cold In this set of lessons we learn about the coldest season Winter alongside recognising things that are hot and cold. In this lesson with Miss Hughes, we identify things that are hot and things that are cold. We end the lesson by conducting an experiment using ice cubes. If you want an additional layer of challenge, freeze small toys in your ice cubes and see if you can help them to break free. This experiment must be conducted with an adult present at all times.

Autumn Half Term 2

This half term our topic is bags and boxes Through this we will we will be exploring and  learning about different celebrations and other religions .

We will be looking at the following 

* Birthdays - children's own and the Sikh Guru Nanak Dev Ji 

* Bonfire Night 

* Hindu festival of Diwali 

* Remembrance day

* Children in need 

* Christmas 

  • Healthy eating We will be learning about what foods are healthy and unhealthy. Discuss with your child what their favourite foods are? Talk about eating everything in moderation .

Jeff the scientist with Ms Isirgan

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Hello Nursery :)

Today you can try this activity at home :)
It is a science experiment I would like you to make some ice with me 🧊

When the ice comes out of the freezer I would like you to draw or write me different ways you think we can melt the ice and collect our items from inside .

Please ask your mummies and daddies to help you if you are going to use any tools such as toy hammers etc.

I cannot wait to see what you guys have come up with :)

See you soon

Child Road Safety - Hedgehogs

TV ad of Hedgehogs crossing the road - from www.robnielsen.co.uk

Today marks the third day of Road Safety Week and the theme of this year’s campaign is GO20, which is quite simply urging drivers to travel more slowly around schools and built-up areas. A survey by Brake, a road safety charity, found that 70% of children questioned said that the reason they did not walk and cycle more in their local area was because the roads were too dangerous. This campaign aims to highlight the benefits of driving more slowly, which include fewer accidents, less pollution and safer communities, and to try and convince local authorities to implement more 20 zones

Road  Safety Week 

Please can ask that you are extra vigilant  whist crossing the roads

as the roads and pavements are a very busy time during drop off and pick up times 

 

Talk to your child about crossing safely and holding a adults hand as they do so. 

 

Exploring the environment

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Come and take a walk with Isiragn in the woods. What can you see?
You can talk a Autumn walk in the local park,. What is happening to the leaves on the trees ? what animals can you see?
  • Remembrance day celebrations WB 9th November Here are some clips for early years children to explain What is ‘Remembrance Day and why people wear red poppies.
  • Remembrance day celebrations Here are some clips for early years children to explain What is ‘Remembrance Day and why people wear red poppies. Understanding of the world.
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