One of the Prime Areas of learning in Early Years is Personnel, Social and Emotional Development, so learning to take care of ourselves is very much part of our curriculum. This half term we have been working very hard at this. Encouraging the children to put on their coats and fasten them up independently. They are all doing so well and are showing fantastic resilience. Trying again when they cant always manage it first time.
Changing from wellies to shoes is something that we do many times throughout the day. Pushing your foot into your shoes can be tricky and can take lots of practice.
We have had quite a few coughs and colds this week so our ” nose blowing area” has had lots of use. Getting a tissue and looking in the mirror to check that your nose is clean helps to develop independence.
Help at home : You can help at home to develop these essential skills. Perhaps on a weekend, when popping out, you could support your child to put on their own coat and shoes. We can’t wait to hear how you get on and more calls of ” I can do it” in nursery.
Next week: we will be continuing to enjoy Julia Donaldson’s Room on the Broom. We have been joining in with the story adding our own actions to various parts.
” The witch tapped her broomstick and whoosh they were gone”
As it is the last week of our very first half term we will be rehearsing the Nursery rhymes that we have covered so far. We are sure that the children would love to recite these at home to you all.
Baa baa Black Sheep
Humpty Dumpty
Incy Wincy Spider.
Reminders
I’m looking forward to meeting with you all next week for our first parent teacher consultations. If you haven’t managed to book an appointment contact the school office.
Nursery closes for half term on Thursday 23 October.
We will return to Nursery on Monday 03 November