Combining two groups of numbers
Today the children explored combining two groups to find out how many there were altogether. The children had a set of dominoes that included up to 8 spots. We also had a ‘car park’ with numbered spaces. The children took it in turns to select a domino and found the total number of spots. They…
Building Together in Nursery
One of the children began to build an obstacle course in our outdoor area. The other children wanted to join in so began to gather blocks and planks to extend the obstacle course. They talked to one another about the different possibilities and took turns adding to the paths. Then together they…
Mark Making in Nursery A
Our learning environment is scattered with mark making opportunities. This week the children have been developing their pre-writing and writing skills on large sheets on the floor, large sheets on the easel, a variety of papers available in our mark making area, using whiteboard pens on a large…
Counting in Nursery
This week the children have been using their counting skills to make ‘magic potions’. They have been using the different resources to take three items and place them in the cauldron. The children continued with this counting activity in continuous provision with their…
Counting in Nursery
This week the children have been using their counting skills to make ‘magic potions’. They have been using the different resources to take three items and place them in the cauldron. The children continued with this counting activity in continuous provision with their…
Mindful Movement
We have been taking part in weekly Mindful Movement sessions with @activesefton. The children have loved trying out the poses and listening to their breath and importantly trying to be still and present.
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Using Our Senses in Nursery
This week we are learning about our different senses and how our senses help us to explore the world around us. Today the children used their sense of smell to guess what was in the container. They were able to describe the different smells using words such as sweet, strong, nice.
Using Our Senses in Nursery
This week we are learning about our different senses and how our senses help us to explore the world around us. Today the children used their sense of smell to guess what was in the container. They were able to describe the different smells using words such as sweet, strong, nice.
Finding matching pairs
As part of our maths work this week, the children have been finding and making pairs! The children have been recognising that a pair is two.
Finding matching pairs
As part of our maths work this week, the children have been finding and making pairs! The children have been recognising that a pair is two.
Mix and Create!
The children have been using natural resources, lemons and limes as part of their sensory outdoor learning today. Smelling, mixing, whisking, pouring, creating, communicating, turn-taking - playing is learning!
Mix and Create!
The children have been using natural resources, lemons and limes as part of their sensory outdoor learning today. Smelling, mixing, whisking, pouring, creating, communicating, turn-taking - playing is learning!