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Reception children are learning about houses and homes this term. They used things they could find around the school grounds to make cosy homes for their animals. Great work Sophie and Josh, your animals look really snug.
Class 2 helped the giant from Jack and the Beanstalk with his chores. They pegged out his washing. They put it all out in number order. Oliver and Dylan hope to find his gold one day soon!
Everyone in Reception at Windy Nook is now settled into school.
They are learning about life at school. They are finding out about taking turns and sharing with their friends. "It's good fun," says Daniel.
We love using the dressing up clothes, especially the Santa outfit.
Everyday we get to choose what we would like to do. Look at some of the brilliant things we have been making!
We also enjoy playing in the different areas. Come and see what we have been doing!
We also love to play in our Nursery garden.
Class 2 have been measuring and counting outdoors. They have made towers taller than the decking fence. They think they're better than Bob!
We love to dress up and play in the role play area.
We have painted beautiful butterflies and used paintbrushes to draw outside.
We love playing in our den!
During the last two months all children have been taking a look at the improvements we have made to our school grounds. Digital photography has been used to make slide shows of what we are most proud of and what we would like to address next.
This FANTASTIC piece of art work was done by Ellie in Class 1, to show people what she liked best about our new school dipping platform. Can you spot what she saw?
Scavenger hunting, dressing up, eating pirate jelly and ice cream, rescuing friends from the crocodiles, walking the plank and singing were all part of our special day. It was enjoyed by the pirate crew and captains too! Thank you to all those who helped to make the day such fun.
Arrgh! welcome to foundation stage pirate day me hearties! Get ready for a sing along with the crew. Download our song book and practise some sea shanties at home.
Look out for photos of the festivities on the site soon.
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Class 2 is buzzing with fun this week. We all like to be active in our learning.
Reception children have fun using our laptops regularly as part of their learning. Using a laptop brings a smile to everyone's face. It's good to get an early start with computers!
Find out more about Nursery rules, routines and forthcoming events.
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We have had a happy and settled start to the new school year with all children successfully completing their induction into Nursery. The children have enjoyed taking part in exciting activities and making new friends. Our topic this term is houses and homes and we have already been learning about the different types of homes people live in. We listened to the story of the Three Little Pigs and have been making models and pictures of houses for a display in our classroom. You can find out more about Nursery by accessing our latest newsletter and photographs of our activities which will be published soon.
The children in Foundation Stage took part in a Day of Dance.
Classes 1 and 2 celebrated the Chinese New Year together. They made good luck envelopes to exchange with their friends. Everyone practised Chinese writing, made colourful lanterns and listen to some traditional Chinese music. They all tasted some Chinese noodles and prawn crackers. Yum yum!
Part of our work to help develop good social behaviour is to reward children who are behaving well both in class, and around school.
In each Foundation Stage classroom there is a picture of a tree with apple badges. Children are rewarded with a badge if they do any of the following things;
• co-operating with others
• taking turns with toys/equipment
• being kind and thoughtful
• working with others as a team
• listening carefully
• trying hard
• tidying up
• getting dressed by themselves
• trying hard with reading or writing
• being brave
• going to the toilet alone
• putting their hand up to answer questions
• doing as they were asked
Children wear badges given through the day, and when the badge is returned to the tree, they are given a sticky label badge to keep.
We have found this system motivates young children well, and parents find out what their child has succeeded at that day!
Parents can help by continuing to praise their child for their efforts when they come home.
In Foundation Stage classes follow their own curriculum.
The children work on 6 areas of learning.
- mathematical development
- creative development
- knowledge and understanding of the world
- physical development
- communication, language and literacy
- personal, social and emotional development
These are designed to provide a balanced introduction to school life and they provide opportunities for all children do well. All the children work towards achieving the Early Learning Goals at the end of their reception year.
Nursery and Reception classrooms are laid out to provide a stimulating and fun environment where children can work independently and with adults. Learning is organised into topics so children can explore themes over a number of weeks.
Autumn term |
Spring term |
Summer term |
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Year A |
Book |
Change and Growth |
Be Safe and Healthy |
Year B |
Homes and Families |
Colour and Light |
Water |
Last year the children participated in a number of special days when their learning had that extra ingredient... fun!
Saltwell Park
Adventure Day
World book day Parents’ workshop
Water fun
Science week
Arts week
Mrs Hopkins: Foundation Stage Phase Leader
What the children say…
Mrs Hopkins has a gentle voice. She is a very nice person and everyone likes her. She’s sensitive and helps you if you’re hurt in any way. Reception children love her.
Mrs Greaves
What the children say…
Mrs Greaves is fun! She has a great personality. Mrs Greaves is always happy and she cares about everyone. She loves to have a part in the school pantomime.
The Foundation Phase includes the Nursery and two, small reception classes.
