Dear Parents and Carers

Snails

The snails shall continue their exploration of the treasure baskets as this weeks planned activities. 

Days off Jenni – Thursday

  

Caterpillars

The children will be exploring the outdoors this week, where they will be encouraged to join in water play, mark making in the garden and exploring the tunnels and bikes.  Additional activities this week include heuristic play and a picnic using play food and role play with dolls.

On Friday February 15^th and Monday February 18^th, the Caterpillars shall be amalgamating with the Ladybirds as our decoration schedule continues with the refurbishment of the Caterpillars room.  We thank you in advance for your patience and co operation in this matter, however if you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact Michelle.

Days Off  Jamie – Thursday

Ladybirds

The children will develop their current interest in transport by using boxes to make a bus for role play.  Painting is planned, using the wheels of toy cars to make different patterns.  Happy land shall support the children’s learning by encouraging the children to mimic the noises different vehicles make.

Days off   Julie – Friday    Abi – Monday

Bumblebees

Continuing the theme of pets, the Bumblebees shall make animal masks and help to clean out the fish tank in the room.  Can we ask those parents whose child has a pet to bring in a photo to encourage discussions with the children.  Other activities include making animal puppets out of socks and gluing and sticking pictures to make different kinds of pets for a display.

This week we would like to welcome Leonie who will join the Bumblebees team, working Monday to Friday, 08.30 – 17.30.  Leonie has a foundation degree in education and has recently moved into the area from London having got married.

Days off – Krissi – Monday                      Tash  - Friday

Butterflies

This week the butterflies shall be celebrating the Chinese New Year.  This will include making Chinese lanterns, cooking traditional Chinese food and using chopsticks to explore the sand.  Preparations shall be carried out to make a Chinese dragon and the exploration of Chinese letters shall be supported using traditional brushes.  The Chinese Zodiac shall also be discussed with the children.

Days off – Jo – Tuesday     Claire –  Thursday

Please can I remind parents of the definition of a well child adopted by the setting.  This is a child who;

·         Is not reliant on Calpol

·         Who does not require a greater ratio

·         Who has normal bowel movements

·         Does not have a temperature

·         Participates in activities as normal

We have recently introduced play dates whereby your child’s keyworker spends a few hours with you, at the park, for example.  This time enables parents to get to know their child’s keyperson a little better whilst giving your child’s key worker an opportunity to get to know their key families.  Please see your child’s key person to arrange a date.