There's a Lion in my Cornflakes!!!

This weeks story is one of our favourites, it’s so funny!

Do you remember it’s got one of our fabulous words in it’ ballistic’ ! Can you tell everyone what it means?

Are you sitting comfortably?

Let’s begin…….

….and now for our fabulous photos! Well done to everyone who has got involved with our virtual ‘Sports Day’! Mrs Gregan is making a video of all of the images that have been sent in, you are in for a treat! Watch this space!

Let's Learn at Home

This weeks ‘Let’s Learn at Home’ booklet is all about colour. I hope you enjoy doing the activities.

Click on the button to find out your challenges!

Story time with Barbara

This weeks story is call ‘Call me Gorgeous’. I hope you all enjoy it!

Watch out for next weeks story ‘There’s a Lion in my Cornflakes’; one of my favourite stories.

Some of our families have been asking how to access previous stories and blogs, it can be done!

If you open the last blog and then scroll down to the bottom of the page you will see the words ‘In Nursery’. If you click on the the words all previous posts will come up.

One of our friends has sent in her wonderful colouring of a butterfly. I am sure you will agree it is beautiful, well done!

Please keep your ‘learning at home photos coming.

Let's Learn at home

Hello everybody, I hope you are all well?

Click on the button for this weeks ‘learning at home’ booklet, and enjoy!

I will be posting a story time later in the week.

Story time with Barbara

Hello children and welcome to story time. This weeks story is one of our favourites, ‘Billy’s Bucket’. I hope you enjoy it.

A big thank you to everyone who has sent in photos for this weeks learning at home gallery. Keep them coming!

Finally, could I say thank you to all our families who have contacted me to say they fully understand our decision to remain closed until September. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to catching up in the Autumn.

Moving forward...

The past couple of weeks have been particularly difficult in nursery. Forward planning following the half term break has created many issues for consideration. If you click on the button you will find a letter to you all explaining our decision.

Let's Learn at Home: Week 3

Please click on the button below to find this weeks ‘Let’s learn at home’ booklet. I think this week is all about music! Enjoy!

Barbara

Story time with Barbara

May I start this blog by saying a massive thank you to the children and families who compiled and sent such a lovely video to all the nursery team. Believe me when I say it brought tears to our eyes. We are missing you all so much.

I hope you enjoy this weeks story. It has been chosen by our friend Phoebe.

Let me know what you would like me to read next week and keep your ‘learning at home’ photos coming!

If you click here Bea it will take you to Little Rabbit Foo Foo. Enjoy!

A happy 4th birthday to our nursery friend. Look at all those lovely balloons!

Now for this weeks ‘learning at home’ photos.

I hope the sunshine comes back for the weekend. We may be able to enjoy some extra time outdoors, maybe even a picnic?

Barbara

Challenges for you to do at home...

For the next few weeks Lancashire’s Early Years Consultancy Team will be sending out weekly activities to do at home. Click the button if you wish to accept the challenges!

…and now for the learning from home photos…..

Please keep them coming!

Keep a look out for this weeks story time!

This weeks learning from home photos

There seems to be more and more learning happening at home! This week we have a record number of photos to show. Well done everyone and keep up the good work.

I hope everyone received their newsletter and other attachments. Please let me know if you didn't. I trust everyone is managing to access Purple Mash, I can’t wait for you to share your learning. Just drop it into my tray.

This week I have some other websites for you to explore.

Click here for some early years ideas from Edge Hill University

Click here to find our how to garden without a garden

Click here for activities for creativity and critical thinking

Click here for a lovely collection of ideas

Click here for activities at one with nature

Don’t forget to click on the eBooks button at the bottom of the nursery web-page. There are lots to choose from.

I have also heard from some of our families about a good app called ‘Teach my Little Monster to Read’. It may be worth a look but alas it does incur a small subscription fee. Click here to find out more.

Click the button below for a story about how to explain Covid-19 to small children

Finally, if you are still struggling for ideas Click here

Keep safe and I will be in touch soon.

Barbara

Now for the photos!

Hello from Nursery

Just a few words to say we are missing you loads! Nursery is very lonely without you.

Barbara and Clare have been very busy getting everything ‘just right’ for when you come back to nursery. Let’s hope it won’y be too long.

In the meanwhile keep checking the website for more links for learning at home. You may also like to check out what Miss Bassett is posting on the Reception blog…if you are up for a challenge?

Here are this weeks sites to explore:

Click here for updated Hungry Little Minds

Click here for a virtual tour of Chester Zoo

Click here for Oak National Academy. Follow the links that take to Reception learning. You will find a whole weeks learning and activities here for you to follow. Enjoy!

One of our friends has sent a lovely video of building and an assault course in the garden. Fabulous! Mrs. Gregan was very impressed that he managed to complete the ‘Wacky Races’ PE challenge. If you want to get involved check out the PE button on the home page. Mrs. Gregan posts new activities each week…get involved.

I’ve also posted below this weeks learning from home photos. I’m so impressed to see how hard you are all working. Keep the photos coming. If you have not yet returned your consent form don’t worry, just send me an email.

I look forward to hearing from you next week. Have a lovely weekend and stay safe.

Barbara

Learning at home photos

A big ‘thank you’ and ‘well done’ for all the fabulous learning that has been happening at home over the past few weeks. The photos that you have been sending in are wonderful! It’s so lovely to see the children having so much fun.

For anyone who is running out of ideas click here.

May I remind you that before I can upload your images I must have your written consent. Just drop me an email.

Keep the learning going and send me more photos to post, it’s a fabulous way of staying in touch.

A very Happy Birthday to two of our friends at nursery. We are sending you lots of good wishes and hugs.

The Rainbow Children

Learning outdoors

Here are some website to support learning outdoors. Do be mindful when choosing activities to follow Government guidelines.

https://naturedetective.woodlandtrust.org.uk

https://www.naturallylearning.co.uk/50-outdoor-activities-toddlers/

https://creativestarlearning.co.uk/c/early-years-outdoors/

https://lovemybeach.org/

https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/grownups/7-tips-for-gardening-with-children

https://www.rspb.org.uk/fun-and-learning

You may also like to try the following ideas…

Please continue to stay safe and keep fabulous home learning pictures coming.

A Happy Easter to you all

Barbara