Autumn is here

 
Planning Wall
 



This week we have introduced an Autumn tray which contains leaves, dried fruit, pine cones and conkers. We have been talking about what the children think everything is. Some groups have been out gathering items for making Autumn pictures and to dry to have in the Nursery. We have been noticing the different colours, shape and size of leaves, and talking about what they feel like and sounds they make.


 On our last visit to the Secret Garden the children saw lots of apples. Following on from this a group made apple buns for snack.





 A group of children went a visit to one of the children's gardens to see the changes that are happening in gardens as we move into Autumn. The children had a great time finding apples, and seeing all the different types of trees. They spent some time drawing what they saw.


 
Travel
As you can see the children continue to be basing a lot of their play around travel. We have been on buses, boats and lots more.
 
Tickets and money please
 


 "Come on my boat. We go to dance"
 Don't forget your seatbelts
 During hall time we were travelling in different vehicles




 There was big excitement on our walk when we could hear lots of noises. When we got through the trees we discovered where the noises were coming from. The workers were kind enough to explain to us what they were doing. We noticed that the digger is different to other vehicles as "it's got tracks".
 
Construction
Children learn lots when building with blocks. They are learning about size, shape, and quantity as well as using creativity and imagination.
 Look at our creations - towers, The Cathedral and a house complete with it's own lift.



 
 Sensory play
This week's tray has been dried rice. We have been filling and pouring, and seeing how fast or slow it flows through different size tubes.



Playdough
 
The children have been baking in the playdough. We added chocolate playdough, and the children have been making their own recipes.


 
Children have been busy in the mud kitchen. We extended the learning by making soup for snack.
 





 
 
 

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Rain, Rain, come back another day

Image
There's no such thing as bad weather - only the wrong clothes. But here at Papdale we are prepared for all weathers! We had lots of fun going on puddle hunts after the rain The Secret Garden We are learning to keep safe in the garden - we talk about fire safety, what plants are safe to touch, and we are risk assessing our play as we climb. And we are always on the lookout for bugs and "mystery creatures".  Staying safe near the fire " You can't go past the line or you will get burnt" Snack in the Secret Garden Out and about Before we go on walks we talk about the rules which keep us safe. We know grown ups help us stay safe We have been noticing signs of Autumn - leaves changing colour and falling from the trees, and berries on the trees  We have been planting more of our new planters Making a wormery- following the children's interest in bugs Obstacle courses Hide and seek We were excited to talk to the workmen to see what they were doing Worm spotting
Read more

Fun Outdoors

Image
We have been really lucky to have lots of bonnie weather since Nursery closed. You have certainly been making the most of it and have been spending lots of time outside. Just like the indoors photos we can see so much learning going on. It might be 'just playing' to the children but they are learning so much from siblings and parents. Nature A farmers work is never done. How many sheep can you see? Hold on tight Searching for tadpoles Out and about Donating birthday party eggs to the hardworking ambulance workers. Well done Harvey Counting and recording how many things we see on our walks It's good to be able to see Nursery when we are on our bikes What can you find on the beach? Exercising Obstacle courses                                            Mrs Rendall's Alphabet exercises Tug of war with mum Outside Art Shadow drawing
Read more

May Fun

Image
Exciting news this week!! Remember the tiny caterpillars? Look at them now. They have been released - I wonder where they will go? Nature Pictures Our sisters and brothers are having fun joining in activities Fun outdoors We have been really lucky with the recent weather and can see everyone is spending lots of time outside. Joining in older siblings work - scavenger hunts Our Art Gallery Shape Hunts What shapes do you think you can find in your house? Do you think you can find the same or different ones outside? Time spent indoors Experimenting with colour, with sweeties.... ... and flowers We know you will all be growing bigger while we aren't seeing you. Some peoples teeth have be
Read more