farm Archives - Riverside

April 20, 2016May 24, 2016 by riverside

It’s all about the Moo, Baa, Neigh for Pre-schoolers

We’ve had a brilliant time playing in our farmyard.

Our pre-schoolers have been learning about farming for the past few weeks. As well as making lots of big farm animals, we’ve talked about where our food comes from. We’ve also looked at farming in other countries in Europe and the type of crops grown there.

To learn more about farm animals, and pet them too, we’re looking forward to our trip to Odds Farm Park on Tuesday 26th April – especially as the whole of pre-school is going and we’re travelling on a big coach!

A quick reminder to mummies and daddies – please remember to return the permission slips and don’t forget to prepare your little one a packed lunch!

Moo! Baa! Neigh! Our fantastic farmyard

March 08, 2016March 09, 2016 by riverside

We’re off around Europe!

Yes that’s right, for the next nine weeks the Riverside Day Nursery pre-schoolers will be exploring Europe.

On our travels, we’ll be visiting Britain, Italy, France, Germany, Spain, Holland, Greece and Sweden. As well as looking at famous European landmarks, such as Buckingham Palace and the Eiffel Tower, the children will learn about the countries different culture, foods and farming.

Emma Yarrow, the Riverside Day Nursery’s Nursery Manager, says: [pb_blockquote]“Our current pre-school theme is all about Europe. We’re looking at farming for the first four weeks, followed by castles for another four weeks. In the last week we’re planning to look at fairy tales featuring castles.”[/pb_blockquote]

There are lots of fun activities planned for the children, including ‘Big art’ activities in the afternoon and decorating the different areas of the nursery. Sensory activities will also tie in with our European theme and will be tailored to what the children want to learn more about.

Moo! Baa! Neigh! Our fantastic farmyard