Latest Learning 2026-2027

11.09.26 - Welcome Back to School!

It has been so wonderful to have Nursery back after the Summer, with some familiar faces returning and some lovely new ones joining us. The children have settled beautifully into their first week, and it has been a joy to have the room filled with giggles, chatter, and busy hands. Nursery have been learning the routines, making friends, and exploring all the different areas of the classroom. We have been painting pictures, building sandcastles, and baking yummy cakes for our friends in the home corner. We cannot wait to see where the rest of the year takes us!

 

 

 

22.05.26 - Understanding The World!

Continuing our work on caterpillars and simple life cycles, the excitement in Nursery was skyhigh on
Monday when we discovered that our caterpillars had transformed into cocoons! The children used
magnifying glasses to look closely and shared wonderful observations about what they could see:
 “He’s wrapped himself up in his house.”
 “The cocoon is in the story.”
 “He will turn into a beautiful butterfly.”
We used our storybook to help us remember our key word, cocoon, and talked about what happens during
this stage of the life cycle.
Later in the week, during our Key Person sessions, we acted out the life cycle of a butterfly, creating
actions for each stage. Outside, the children played a corners game to help them remember the four key
parts: egg, caterpillar, cocoon, and butterfly. Their enthusiasm and growing understanding have been a
joy to see.

15.05.26 - Expressive Arts and Design!

 

This week, our Expressive Arts and Design focus has been all about drawing skills - and what better inspiration than the caterpillars we’ve been observing in our classroom and in the story we’ve been enjoying together.

The children carefully selected the correct colours to represent their caterpillar drawings. Some chose greens, while others opted for blacks. They began by drawing clear circular shapes, then added thoughtful details such as legs and eyes.

It has been wonderful to see how confidently our Nursery 2 children now approach observational drawing. Their progress since joining us is remarkable and is preparing them beautifully as they begin their transition into Reception.

01.05.26 - Physical Development!

We’ve been having such a great time outdoors lately, especially with our brand new digging area. Nursery have
absolutely loved getting stuck in, using their muscles to dig through the soil and hunt for the ‘treasure’ we’ve hidden
underneath! All that digging, scooping, lifting, helps build strength in our arms, hands, and core and these are the
muscles we’ll rely on for things holding a pencil for writing and even getting ourselves dressed. We’ll keep adding new
treasures and challenges to keep the fun going.
If your child comes home talking about digging for buried treasure, you’ll know why!