Week commencing 4th February

Dear Parents

 

Security

Please can all parents ask a member of staff to let them out of the nursery front door. We have had an incident recently when a parent was able to gain access to the porch area due to someone letting themselves out. Luckily this was a parent and not someone unknown to the setting, however it highlights how important security is.

We have a two door security system so that even if someone got into the porch they would not be able to access the nursery. However it is important for us to be able to screen everyone who want to enter the setting. We have never had a security issue and with your help we should never have one. Please ask someone to lock you out!

 

This week’s activities

Each key person will be responsible for designing an activity based on their key children’s needs; however, all children who are in on that day will have the opportunity to access the activity too.

If the key person is on holiday or off, another staff member will be able to lead the activity in their place so that the children do not miss out.

For more information on the Early Years Foundation stage, the guidance we use to support our planning and practice, visit:

http://www.foundationyears.org.uk/

 

Buttercups

Monday- Charlotte’s group will be developing gross motor skills as they use the tents and tunnels.

Tuesday – Emma J’s group are exploring different sized objects.

Wednesday – Emma H’s group is developing their independence skills as they find their own coats and shoes.

Thursday – Nilem’s group are having fun with the dressing up clothes and hats.

Friday – Emma J’s group will be playing with the doll’s house to develop understanding of the world around them.

Charlotte is off Friday, Emma H is off Tuesday and Thursday, Emma J is off Monday and Nilem is off Friday.

 

Bluebells

Monday – Josie’s group are sharing books at circle time.

Tuesday – Donna’s group is developing maths skills as they count toys.

Wednesday – Donna’s group will be singing nursery rhymes to develop language skills.

Thursday- Donna’s group are talking about home experiences and family members.

Friday – Leanne’s group is developing motor skills as they play with hoops.

Donna is off  Monday and Friday, Josie is off Tuesday and Leanne and Rose are in all week.

 

Sunflowers

The topic for January and February is ‘Art and Artists’. If you have anything at home that links to this topic please can we have it for our interest table? Please make sure any items brought in are labelled. Books of the fortnight are:

28^th – 4^th – Katie and the Mona Lisa – James Mayhew

11^th – 18^th – Harry and the Dinosaurs go to School – Adrian Reynolds

28^th – The Bear with Sticky Paws – Clara Williams

Monday- Alison will be leading a matching sounds game.

Tuesday – Jess’s group will be playing Snakes and Ladders and taking turns

Wednesday – Jess’s group is developing ICT skills as they use the computer

Thursday – Chloe’s group are counting and matching numbers to the number cards.

Friday – Chloe’s group will be playing “Simon Says” as they get physical.

Jess is off Monday, Chloe is off Wednesday and Alison does 9.30-2.30 Monday to Thursday

 

Have a great weekend

Caroline