Dear Parents and Carers

Thank you for the wonderful feedback we have had regarding interest in our Forest school.  The response has been phenomenal.   For those of you who cannot make it, we are planning another parent taster in the Autumn term.

Before each cohort is due to begin the Forest school sessions, a parent information pack shall be given out, including lesson plans and suggestions for suitable clothing.  A handout shall be distributed to all parents after this Saturday with  a list of questions and answers deriving from the parent taster session.

Snails

The babies shall be playing with the ‘Happy land’ characters out in the garden.  At story times Jenni will look at books depicting spring animals with the babies and this week the children shall explore different textures using cornflour.

Jenni would like to ask parents those parents who have possibly visited a farm with their children, to bring photographs of the occasion, which the babies can look at.

Days off Jenni – Tuesday

Caterpillars

To continue the theme of ‘Spring’ & ‘Easter’,  the Caterpillars shall be making Easter bonnets and shall go on an Easter egg hunt.  This week the children shall also be experiencing painting with their feet.  Song and story times shall focus around the theme of ‘spring’.

Days off        Jamie – Monday  

Ladybirds

The ladybirds shall also continue their theme of Easter by making rabbit masks and ears.  Cornflour shall be used as a medium with which to explore the toy animals.

Days off        Abi – Tuesday                     Julie - Thursday    

Bumblebees

To continue their theme of ‘Holidays’ the Bumblebees shall be concentrating on methods of travel to get to holiday destinations.  Activities surrounding this area of interest shall be making aeroplanes out of box modelling, using the construction blocks to make a bus and using the boats in the water tray for small world role play.

Could the Bumblebees staff please remind parents to sign their children in/out of the building.  Also there is now a lost property box situated outside of the 2-3’s room.  Could parents please check this box for any items which may belong to their child.  At the end of each month the box shall be emptied in order that we do not have an overflow of lost property.  In order to help us with this could all items brought in be clearly named.  Thank you for your co operation.

Days off – Krissi – Mon      Nikki – Wed             Tash – Tues  

 Tash A/L – Thurs

Butterflies

This week the Butterflies shall be concentrating on Easter.  They shall be making a poster for our Easter bonnet parade and making Easter baskets.  Cooking activities shall involve making chocolate Easter baskets.  The children shall then decorate eggs to go into the basket.

Jo A/L all week    

As part of our commitment to make the nursery an all inclusive environment for parents we shall me including one of the company policies and procedures every other week for the parents to comment on/ask questions/ offer things for us to consider.  Therefore please can we ask you all to take a few minutes to read over this week’s policy which is attached to the reminder that you blog has been updated.

Dear Parents and Carers

We would like to remind parents that we shall be holding an Easter bonnet parade at 10am on Thursday March 28^th.  Can we ask that parents provide their child with a decorated bonnet.  Let your imagination run wild!!! Parents are more than welcome to come and join us. A prize shall be given to a child in each age group.  For those parents whose children do not normally attend the setting, you are more than welcome, however the children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Snails

The babies shall be looking at soft books depicting Easter spring animals and the staff shall encourage the babies to mimic the noises the animals make.  Warm water play shall have play ducks and fish in it to support the ‘Spring’ theme, whilst outside the babies shall explore different smells and sounds.

Jenni would like to remind parents about the stay and play sessions that take place at the setting on the second and fourth Friday of every month (2.30 – 4.00pm)

Days off Jenni – Thursday  Jenni A/L – Fri pm

Caterpillars

Continuing  the theme of ‘Spring’,  the Caterpillars shall be making animal masks and reading books about Spring animals.  In preparation for Easter the children shall also be making Easter baskets.

Days off        Jamie – Monday  

Ladybirds

The ladybirds shall be making pictures of lambs, using cotton wool as a sticking material.  They shall also be making Easter baskets and Easter cards.

Days off        Abi – Friday             Julie - Thursday    

Bumblebees

Continuing their theme of ‘Holidays’ the Bumblebees shall use box craft to make models of caravans.  Staff shall discuss ‘What we wear when it is hot/cold’? with the children.

The 2-3’s would  like to ask parents if they have any medium or large boxes that they can donate.  Thank you.

Days off – Krissi – Mon      Nikki – Tues              Tash – Thurs

 Tash A/L – Mon, Tues

Butterflies

This week the Butterflies shall be concentrating on Friends and Family as their current interest.  The children shall be encouraged to make friendship bracelets and circle times shall be used to encourage the children to talk about ‘Our favourite people’, whist showing the group, their drawings depicting their favourite people.

The Butterflies would like to remind parents to please check their child’s tray on a regular basis which are there to store drawings that the children have made and perhaps one comfort.  At present children are having difficulties to access their drawers as some are filled with clothing and toys which should be stored in the child’s bag provided by the setting.

Also the Butterflies would like to remind parents that French lessons will continue in the Summer term.  If there are any parents who would like their child to access these lessons, please see a member of Pre school staff for a letter describing the sessions and the costs.

Days off – Jo – Tuesday    

Wendy, our chef shall be annual leave from Wednesday 20^th March, returning to work on Friday April 5^th.  In her absence, Wendy (Kitchen assistant – apologies as it can get confusing) shall be catering for the children in her absence, therefore there may be some changes in the menu, which shall be displayed on the front door.

Please can we remind parents that morning sessions end at 1pm when the afternoon sessions start as we have recently had parents try to drop off children early and some parents collecting their children after 1pm.  Unfortunately, when this occurs our ratios may not be adhered to and therefore parents will be asked to wait with their children until the correct time or be charged a late fee for those who do not collect by 1pm if not otherwise organised.

Please find attached an information leaflet regarding our Forest School session on March 23^rd (10am – 12pm).  All parents are welcome – fun guaranteed!!  If you are interested in joining us please could you either see Michelle or Lee in the pre school.

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Dear Parents and Carers

Thank you to all those mummies who came to celebrate with us at our mother’s day breakfast.  The event was a huge success and it was lovely to see new friendships form whilst seeing parents catch up with each other.

We shall be holding another breakfast event for the daddies in June, so, gentlemen, please don’t feel as though you have been left out.

Thank you to Steven Lee for coming to the parent forum on Thursday, however due to lack of numbers (he was the only parent) we had to cancel the forum.  We shall try again next month, however if parents have any suggestions for making the forums more of a success (eg) different times or venue, please could you feed them back to Michelle.  (We can provide bribes to ensure a good attendance!!)  You’re input is essential and valued to ensure that we deliver the best possible care for your child and the best possible service to yourselves.

Next Friday (March 15^th) we shall be celebrating RED NOSE DAY.  Please see below the events each of the rooms shall be holding for the fundraising event.

Snails

The babies shall be looking at soft books depicting Easter spring animals and the staff shall encourage the babies to mimic the noises the animals make.  Warm water play shall have play ducks and fish in it to support the ‘Spring’ theme, whilst outside the babies shall explore different smells and sounds.

Days off Jenni – Thursday

Caterpillars

To celebrate the theme of ‘Spring’ and Red Nose Day the Caterpillars shall be playing with the small world spring animals in cornflour.  They shall also paint red noses with paint brushes and enjoy gluing and sticking with red tissue and shiny paper.

On Friday the Caterpillars are asking parents dress their children in something red, whilst making a donation for Red Nose Day.

Days off        Jamie – Monday  

Ladybirds

The ladybirds shall continue decorating their flowerpots and once finished shall plant spring seed.  They shall use cotton wool to decorate pictures of spring lambs and talk about how the textures they can feel.

To celebrate Red Nose Day the Ladybirds shall be holding a teddy bears picnic and suggesting that the children wear something red, whilst parents make a donation for Red Nose Day.

Days off        Abi – Monday         Julie - Thursday    

Bumblebees

The Bumblebees shall be following a two week theme of ‘Holidays’.  During this time they shall make flags depicting different nationalities and cut countries out of maps, discussing which ones are big/little.

Outside the children shall build a tent and make skyscrapers from cardboard boxes.  Therefore the Bumblebees would like to ask parents to donate any cardboard boxes they may have for the theme.

To celebrate Red Nose Day the Bumblebees would also like to ask if parents could dress their children in something red, whilst making a donation for Red Nose Day.

Days off – Krissi – Monday          Nikki – Tues              Tash – Fri

Nikki  Annual Leave – Thurs, Fri           

Butterflies

This week the Butterflies shall be concentrating on Red Nose Day and St Patricks Day (March 17^th).    The children shall be making Soda bread and decorating biscuits for Red Nose Day.  They shall also be decorating T shirts provided by the nursery which will be available for sale to parents for £3.50 each.  The Butterflies shall also be holding a cake sale.  The cakes shall be available at lunch time and between 4pm – 6pm on Friday March 15^th.

Days off – Jo – Tuesday    

Dear Parents and Carers

Thank you to all those mummies who came to celebrate with us at our mother’s day breakfast.  The event was a huge success and it was lovely to see new friendships form whilst seeing parents catch up with each other.

We shall be holding another breakfast event for the daddies in June, so, gentlemen, please don’t feel as though you have been left out.

Thank you to Steven Lee for coming to the parent forum on Thursday, however due to lack of numbers (he was the only parent) we had to cancel the forum.  We shall try again next month, however if parents have any suggestions for making the forums more of a success (eg) different times or venue, please could you feed them back to Michelle.  (We can provide bribes to ensure a good attendance!!).  Your input is essential and valued to ensure that we deliver the best possible care for your child and the best possible service to yourselves.

Next Friday (March 15^th) we shall be celebrating RED NOSE DAY.  Please see below the events each of the rooms shall be holding for the fundraising event.

Snails

The babies shall be looking at soft books depicting Easter spring animals and the staff shall encourage the babies to mimic the noises the animals make.  Warm water play will include toy ducks and fish to support the ‘Spring’ theme, whilst outside the babies shall explore different smells and sounds.

Days off Jenni – Thursday

Caterpillars

To celebrate the theme of ‘Spring’ and Red Nose Day the Caterpillars shall be playing with the small world spring animals in cornflour.  They shall also paint red noses with paint brushes and enjoy gluing and sticking with red tissue and shiny paper.

On Friday the Caterpillars are asking parents dress their children in something red, whilst making a donation for Red Nose Day.

Days off        Jamie – Monday  

Ladybirds

The ladybirds shall continue decorating their flowerpots and once finished shall plant spring seed.  They shall use cotton wool to decorate pictures of spring lambs and talk about textures that they can feel.

To celebrate Red Nose Day the Ladybirds shall be holding a teddy bears picnic and suggesting that the children wear something red, whilst parents make a donation for Red Nose Day.

Days off        Abi – Monday         Julie - Thursday    

Bumblebees

The Bumblebees shall be following a two week theme of ‘Holidays’.  During this time they shall make flags depicting different nationalities and cut countries out of maps, discussing which ones are big/little.

Outside the children shall build a tent and make skyscrapers from cardboard boxes.  Therefore the Bumblebees would like to ask parents to donate any cardboard boxes they may have for the theme.

To celebrate Red Nose Day the Bumblebees would also like to ask if parents could dress their children in something red, whilst making a donation for Red Nose Day.

Days off – Krissi – Monday          Nikki – Tues              Tash – Fri

Nikki  Annual Leave – Thurs, Fri           

Butterflies

This week the Butterflies shall be concentrating on Red Nose Day and St Patricks Day (March 17^th).    The children shall be making Soda bread and decorating biscuits for Red Nose Day.  They shall also be decorating T shirts provided by the nursery which will be available for sale to parents for £3.50 each.  The Butterflies shall also be holding a cake sale.  The cakes shall be available at lunch time and between 4pm – 6pm on Friday March 15^th.

Days off – Jo – Tuesday    

Dear Parents and Carers

Please see below dates for your diary regarding events being celebrated this month.

Dates for your diary in March:

Date	Event	Comment
7th	World Book Day	Children can dress as their favourite character
8th	Mother day Breakfast	All mummies welcome
15th	Red Nose Day	Please see your child’s room for the different events
18th	St Patricks Day	Please see your child’s room for the different events
28th	Easter	Easter Bonnet parade to be held at 4.30am.  All parents welcome

Snails

The snails continue with their ‘Spring’ theme and this week the babies shall be body painting, stories surrounding colour shall be read and songs surrounding Spring shall sang with the children.

Days off Jenni – Thursday

Caterpillars

The Caterpillars shall concentrate on ‘Spring’ and Mother’s day this week.  The children will be able to explore play dough using ‘spring’ animal cutters.  The team also have a Mother’s day surprise and the children shall play with ducks in the water tray.

This week Jamie shall be completing her level two forest school training and therefore shall only be at nursery on Friday for the whole day however you will see her at the beginning and at the end of the day.  Kim shall be covering staffing in the Caterpillars in Jamie’s absence.

Ladybirds

As with the Caterpillars, the Ladybirds shall be concentrating on Spring, Mother’s Day and Easter this week.  The children will be decorating flower pots and Bumblebees for a wall display.  They shall also be painting pictures of Daffodils and making butterfly prints.

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Bumblebees

This week the team shall be looking at beach holidays with the children.  The theme shall be supported by looking at sea shells and discussing how their textures with the children.  Exploration in the sand and water shall support the children’s learning as they build sand castles and use food colouring to make different shades in the water tray.

The children shall construct their own versions of a beach using an array of materials, whilst role play shall support discussions with the children regarding methods of transport used to go on holiday.

Could we please request any holiday photographs from parents to support the theme.

Days off – Krissi – Monday           

Butterflies

Special events and Mothers day shall be the focus of activities for the pre school children this week.  World book day is celebrated this Thursday (March 7^th) and to mark the event the children can dress up as a character from their favourite story.  The team shall also work with the children to create their very own story board and the children will transform the role play area into a scene from their favourite story.

Days off – Jo – Tuesday    

Lee – Paternity leave all week