Nursery
Welcome to Nursery's class page.
Here you will find information on the topics we are going to cover this term.
Please click on the children's centre link for help and support.
3rd July 2020
Good morning,
Today would be a good day for playing aboard game. Games are good for turn taking and thinking skills.
Practise your maths and phonics skills on espresso discovery under the foundation stage.
Whatever you choose to do have fun.
Don't forget to join in with the Zoom meeting today.
We can shine
Mrs Turner
2nd July 2020
Good morning,
We are so lucky to be having such lovely weather. Today, if you can, spend some extra time outside (make sure to wear your sun block).
Make a chart of all the animals and insects you see today, write the date at the top of your page and draw a picture of each animal or insects (or you can use the chart in the resources page if you wish). Did you spot more or less than last week? Has anything new visited your garden? I have lived in my house for a very long time and this week for the first time, we have had sparrows visit the garden. I hope they stay.
Ask an adult if you can take some toys into the garden, (playing with toys in a different place can change the game and bring new learning).
Mum and Dad
I have put a power point on the resources page about transitions, The cautious caterpillar (the book is on twinkl, you can join for free at the moment). It is about moving to a next stage. If you find it helpful, you can go through it with your child.
Whatever you choose to do, have fun.
We can shine.
Mrs Turner
Wednesday 1st July 2020
Good Morning,
As we start to think about holidays (and maybe getting away?? ) Share the clip of Poole harbour with your child. https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0113z8j
People who help us -
Barnaby bear and the lifeboat rescue
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0114yvf
Why not investigate the letter r for rescue in espresso discovery
This video introduces the lowercase letter ‘r’, including its letter name and sound. It demonstrates how to correctly form the letter on a lined background and encourages children to spot the letter within words.
F
Foundation > Literacy > Handwriting
Wednesday is P.E. - why not take some exercise outside?
Whatever you choose to do, have fun.
We can shine
Mrs Turner
Tuesday30th June 2020
Good Morning,
Understanding the world
Carrying on from yesterday, I have put another power point in the resources page, We are all different.
Our families are all different - can your child draw a picture of all the important people in your family?
Maths
I have put some maths sheets in the resources page so you can work on them together.
Whatever you choose to do, have fun.
We can shine
Mrs Turner
Monday 29th June 2020
Good Morning,
Understanding the world
Today we are thinking about: We are all different, we are all the same. Please see the power point at the top of the recourses page. Help your child talk about differences and similarities between themselves and others. You could use a mirror to look in together.
What makes us different?
What makes us the same?
What things make us special? For example, the things we like doing.
We all have the right to be happy. Talk about things they enjoy..
What responsibilities do we have? For example, to be kind to others.
Can your child draw a picture of their favourite toy or activity (themselves swimming) or someone they care about (grandparents).
Keep practising counting in different ways and solve maths problems, there are lots of games on the espresso page.
Whatever you choose to do, have fun.
We can shine
Mrs Turner
Daily post
Friday 26th June 2020
Good Morning,
The weather is going to change soon so enjoy the day. Take time to look and listen to nature with your child. Perhaps you can sit in a shady place and see how many different animals and insects can you spot?
Creative ideas
It is nice sometimes to create pictures and collages using a variety of different materials. Have a look around the house, you could use netting from fruit packets, old magazines or material, food packets, coloured paper or straws. Once you start looking, I am sure you will find lots of different materials and textures to explore. You just need some paper glue and imagination to make a wonderful picture. Early years is all about exploring and finding out through play.
Whatever you choose to do, have fun
We can shine
Mrs Turner
Thursday 25th June 2020
Good Morning,
Today is going to be another very hot day. Perhaps you could build a den in the shade in the garden and have a picnic. Maybe share some favourite stories. Books are such a good way for children to learn new vocabulary.
Why not paint some lovely garden flowers, you could show your pictures at the next class Zoom meeting.
Maths - How many?
I have put a table in the resources folder for you to record and count how many insects you see today.
Parents
In the summer months, we are out and about more. I always remind the children about Road Safety and the importance of always holding an adults hand to cross the road. I have put a Road Safety power point in the resources folder.
Wear something bright when it’s not light (a fun little clip).
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/clips/ztnhfg8
On Espresso Discovery -
There's lots of traffic on the roads, so it’s very important to learn how to stay safe.
F
Foundation > PSED > News
Whatever you choose to do, have fun and stay safe.
We Can Shine.
Mrs Turner
Wednesday 24th June 2020
Good Morning,
(At 11am this morning the nursery Zoom will be a story time with Mrs McLean.)
Today we are thinking about health workers. You can remind your child of the clapping we have done recently on Thursdays for the health workers and others. Below are some links about health workers.
People who help us: Health workers
Learn about what the health services do, the different jobs each health worker performs, the equipment they use and how they help us.
F
Foundation > Understanding the world > People who help us: Health workers choose videos
Also see resources page for more information.
Wednesday is P.E. and it is going to be a lovely day, why not take some exercise outside in a shady spot.
Whatever you choose to do, have fun.
We can shine
Mrs Turner
Tuesday 23rd June 2020
Good Morning,
At this time of year in the Nursery we look at ‘people who help us’. This is something we have talked more about this year than any other. Below are some links to what the Police do. Please watch it with your child.
Learn about what the police do, the equipment they use and how they help us.
F
Foundation > Understanding the world > People who help us: Police – video
There is also a power-point in the resources folder for you to share with your child.
If your child has some small world characters, fire engines, police cars… it would be good to get them out this week. There are some emergency vehicle templates to colour in the resources area if you would like to use them. Alternatively, your child could draw or paint their own picture.
Phonics
Re-visit letter p is for Police
https://www.discoveryeducation.co.uk/what-we-offer/discovery-education-espresso
Hear the sound, say the sound and write the letter p
This collection of structured videos and activities covers phases two and three of the ‘Letters and Sounds’ programme.
F
Foundation > Literacy > Phonics > Scrap's phonics
Blending sounds
Introduce the alphabet with real-life representations of each letter using these video storybooks.
KS1
English (1) > Alphabet
Whatever you choose to do, have fun.
We can shine
Mrs Turner
Monday 22nd June 2020
Good Morning,
Understanding the world
Yesterday – 21.6.2020 - was the longest day of the year, you can talk to you child about what that means.
At this time of year in the Nursery we look at ‘people who help us’. This is something we have talked more about this year than any other. Below are some links to what firefighters do. Please watch it with your child, let them know fires are very rare.
Cbeebies
Putting out a fire
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syWonYeJOQU
Espresso
People who help us: Firefighters
Learn about what firefighters do, the equipment they use and how they help us.
F
Foundation > Understanding the world > People who help us: Firefighters
People who help us song under foundation -
A song about people who help us features sections on a lollipop lady and a doctor. It includes images of a firefighter, police officer and bus driver.
There is also a power-point in the resources folder for you to share with your child.
Phonics
Re-visit letter F for firefighters
https://www.discoveryeducation.co.uk/what-we-offer/discovery-education-espresso
Hear the sound, say the sound and write the letter f
This collection of structured videos and activities covers phases two and three of the ‘Letters and Sounds’ programme.
F
Foundation > Literacy > Phonics > Scrap's phonics
Blending sounds
Introduce the alphabet with real-life representations of each letter using these video storybooks.
KS1
English (1) > Alphabet
Whatever you choose to do, have fun.
We can shine
Mrs Turner
Summer 2
Topics
Summer 2020 2nd half term
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WK 1 1st June |
Life–cycles Book: The Hungry Caterpillar My news Symmetry
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WK2 8th June |
Superheroes Making heart biscuits
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15th June |
People and communities Healthy eating Book: Handa's Surprise
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22nd June |
People and communities around the world Healthy eating Book: Handa's Surprise
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29th June |
The beach People who help us Stanger danger
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Wk 5 6th July |
The beach People who help us Stranger danger
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W 6 13th July |
Road safety Virtual party TBC |
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Wk 7 20th July (Monday only)
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Inset day |
Below are a variety of ideas for you and your child. You can dip in and out of the topics as you please. Most of all enjoy this time together and please take photos of the things you do to share .
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