We are now officially a Forest School!! This is where the children use the outdoor areas (Chantries) as a learning tool to gain an array of skills. To learn more about what your child will be doing during these sessions we are inviting all parents form all age groups to join us for an introductory morning session on Saturday March 23rd. More details shall be available nearer the time, however of you are interested in joining us, please see either Lee or Michelle. I would also like to take this opportunity to say congratulations and well dome to Lee for all of his hard work in gaining the accreditation as however much fun it was there was also a lot of hard work involved on his part. If, in the meantime you would like to find out more, please do not hesitate to ask.
Snails
Over the next two weeks the snails shall be celebrating Spring by making daffodils for a spring display. Water play shall incorporate the plastic ducks whilst sensory exploration shall include body painting and treasure basket play.
Days off Jenni – Thursday
Caterpillars
The week the children in the Caterpillars room shall continue to explore the outdoor space. The children will use crayons to draw out in the garden and practice building towers with bricks during outdoor play.
In the sand tray outdoors wet sand will provide the children with malleable material to build sandcastles.
Days Off Jamie – Wednesday
Jamie Annual leave - Mon & Tues
Alisha Annual leave - Mon & Tues
Kim shall be covering staffing in the Caterpillars on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
Ladybirds
Continuing their theme of transport, the Caterpillars shall be make bus tickets and decorate them using the tickets during role play as the furniture is moved to replicate the seating on a bus. Books used during story times shall centre around the transport theme and during creative activities the children shall be gluing and sticking templates of bikes, trains and aeroplanes.
Days off Julie – Thursday Abi – Monday
Elly Annual leave - Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
Bumblebees
The current interest for the Bumblebees is sea life. During the day the children shall use the blocks in the pre school to create a boat out in the garden. Also during outdoor play, small world shall be used as a prop to discuss holidays with the children.
Small group sessions shall involve discussions about where the children have been on holiday and the methods of transport they used to get there. This will then be extended to encouraging the children to draw a picture depicting their holiday.
Days off – Krissi – Monday Tash - Monday Nikki - Monday
Could we please ask that parents return their play date letters, as feedback from staff and parents who have attended these have described them as invaluable and we would like everyone to have the opportunity to experience them.
Also please can parents remember when dropping off/collecting their child to sign in and out of the register.
Butterflies
The week the pre school children shall be celebrating St David’s Day by making dragon masks to use during outdoor play, making leek soup and bread for tea and reading stories surrounding different cultures.
Imaginative play shall be supported by making dens outside and pretending that they are dragon caves.
The children shall make welsh flags and learn how to say ‘hello’ and ‘goodbye’ in welsh.
Days off – Jo – Tuesday Claire – Thursday
Lee – Paternity leave all week (Potentially!!)
Sadly we are saying goodbye to Claire this week who leaves us to start a new career path as a nanny. I am sure that you will all join me is wishing her the best for the future. Claire’s last day with us will be Wednesday February 27th.
Lee is due to become a daddy for the second time on Monday and therefore shall be on paternity leave for the next two weeks, or thereafter his daughter is born. We shall keep you posted with the news.
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