We had an Easter Chick Hunt for families this week at nursery. They were 11 to find and they spelled out the message “Happy Easter”. Some of them were very tricky to find!

The children enjoyed watching a puppet show today about the Easter story, performed by members of St Nicholas Church.

Our N2 children have been enjoying making their own lines,marks and letters as they are developing their early writing skills. They especially enjoy using the white boards, as the pens glide more easily over the surface.

The children are getting very skilled at using the blocks to make a variety of structures and models. They are developing their awareness of properties of shapes and space, as well as learning skills of cooperation and teamwork.

The children have been developing their drawing skills this term, and we have been amazed at how much they have improved! As well as developing their creative skills, drawing really helps develop fine motor control which will help them form letters more efficiently when they are writing.

The children have been making the most of the mild sunny weather. They enjoy the physical challenges that our very large grounds afford them, but have also been noticing the shadows that this sunshine has caused.

Today we have been learning about how important it is for our planet not to waste energy. Hannah from Oases came to talk to the children about this. They made super hero masks, and learnt that they could be superheroes by helping adults to save energy for example by unplugging devices and switching off light switches.

Today we had the photography company Rose and Sons in nursery to take photographs of the children.

We had a bedtime stories evening at nursery. The children (and staff) brought their pyjamas, dressing gowns and slippers to wear. We shared stories and made book marks. We had a supper of hot chocolate and toast. A lovely cosy end to a cold day!

Many of our children stay for the full day at nursery, and enjoy chatting with their friends as they eat their lunch in our lunch room.