What We’ve Been Up To!
Here are some of the projects the children have been enjoying over the last few weeks.
Pre-schoolers whizz up treats and practise phonics
This has been a super creative time for our biggest-littlest folks, starting off with musical instrument making. A very noisy and rewarding time was had by all! Next the pre-schoolers spoilt their families when they donned their chef hats to make yummy lemon biscuits, spinach and cheese muffins and even hot cross buns.
To prepare for school we have been working with the children on their Jolly Phonics, practising sounds, including ‘Ee’, ‘Mm’, ‘Dd’ and ‘Gg’. To support this the children brought in objects from home representing these sounds for Show and Tell. For breadth Silly Science involved making cup telephones and exploring things that float. Despite the heat we’ve managed some gentle physical fun too, a favourite was the Helicopter High Fives game. Ask your little one to show you how it goes!
Our Pre-schoolers’ Beach themed Summer Display – Check out those colourful crabs!
Home Corner received a make over – including a lovely countryside view.
Toddlers get to grips with gripping
We’ve been encouraging the toddlers talking with interactive games such as Jack in the Box and practising taking in turns to promote healthy sharing and kindness to others. We’ve also been ensuring dexterous fingers and thumbs by working hard at picking up objects, such as beads and spaghetti, as well as using clothes pegs to grip small items.
For coordination and exercise, the toddlers have had great fun playing passing the ball, walking the line and ribbon dancing. We’ve also explored the world through art with nature painting, muddy puddle painting (when muddy puddles appear!) and spray painting.
Our toddlers’ colourful artwork
More artwork
Even more artwork! (We told you the toddlers have been super creative!)
Babies explore the super sensory world
The babies love to explore and what better way than through some super sensory activities. Each week we’ve been filling baskets with tactile objects to help the babies explore a wide range of materials, including light, heavy, magnetic and touchy-feely items. We’ve also encouraged happy babbling and interaction through games such as peek-a-boo and practising taking turns.
Excitingly the babies took their first writing steps by making marks on paper. They’ve also been getting arty with balloon and water painting. The babies have also enjoyed some very gooey business – making edible slime and cloud dough! Their favourite activity though is being out and about in nature, and we’ve taken several trips to Alexandra Gardens to explore, play and feed the ducks.
Some of the babies’ artwork
The babies’ sparkly stars display
