We hope you have all had a wonderful half-term break and enjoyed some sunshine, adventures and special family time together. ☀️

We are so excited to welcome the children back to nursery next week and begin our final half term of the year. We have lots of exciting learning opportunities, fun activities and memorable experiences planned, and we can't wait to see all of the smiling faces back in school!

🐻 Story of the Week: Nothing Can Frighten a Bear 🐻

Our story next week is the wonderful Nothing Can Frighten a Bear by Elizabeth Dale.

The children will be joining Bear on his woodland adventure as we explore the story through play, creativity, discussion and investigation. We will be talking about what Bear encounters on his journey and discussing whether anything can really frighten him!

🌟 Our Special Words

We will be learning and using some exciting new vocabulary:

⭐ Frightened
⭐ Deep
⭐ Stuck
⭐ Wriggle

Can your child use any of these words at home?

🎨 What Will We Be Doing?

Throughout the week the children will enjoy:

🍃 Woodland and forest-themed creative activities

🔍 Shape hunts and sensory investigations

🎭 Story retelling and role play

🎵 Singing songs and listening games

🗣️ Rhyming activities and language games

😊 Talking about feelings and emotions through our Zones of Regulation work

✏️ Fine motor activities to strengthen fingers ready for early writing

🌳 Exploring and learning in our outdoor environment

As always, our learning will be led through play, exploration and the children's interests, helping them to develop confidence, independence and a love of learning.

☀️ Sunny Weather Reminders ☀️

If the warm weather continues, please remember to:

🧢 Send your child with a named sun hat.

🧴 Apply sun cream before nursery. If you would like staff to reapply sun cream during the day, please ensure a named bottle is provided.

👕 Dress your child in suitable clothing for warm weather with suitable shoes.

📅 Looking Ahead

We have a very busy and exciting half term ahead as we prepare some of our children for their move to Reception and continue supporting all children to make fantastic progress.

Thank you for your continued support. We are looking forward to sharing lots of wonderful learning with you over the coming weeks!

🌟 Here's to a fantastic half term full of fun, friendship and learning! 🌟