Bumblebee’s Learning Experiences W/c 23rd January 2017
Our filling and emptying will be taking place in the malleable area this week as we use different sized pots and spoons to manipulate coloured rice. How will it feel against our hands and what sound will it make as it hits the tray? Will you know when your pot is full? Back in the construction area we will be still looking at filling but also ways to transport as we introduce a simple pulley system, wheelbarrows and dumper trucks to the equation. Will the builders get their bricks on time?...
Read MoreButterflies Learning Experiences W/c 16th January 2017
The Butterflies have enjoyed the week of healthy living, and the exercise regime continues with the addition of our climbing frame to explore various ways to move. Will you be able to climb or crawl across a ladder? Can you crouch down low to fit through the gap? Will you be brave enough to climb to the top and put your leg over? The children have enjoyed the colour mixing and the water, and this week we are extending on both in various ways. Look out for our black out area, where torches...
Read MoreCaterpillar’s Learning Experiences W/c 16th January 2017
This week the Caterpillars are going Jurassic as we explore the world of the dinosaurs. There will be plenty of opportunities to investigate, colour, size and quantity as well as using our loud and quiet voices as we stomp across the terrain. With the introduction of some dinosaur stories maybe we can learn how to move just like them? Meanwhile, over in the maths area, the Caterpillars will be exploring numeral to quantity as they count beads into the relevant numerals in the bun tins. For...
Read MoreBumblebee’s Learning Experiences W/c 16th January 2017
With our younger Bumblebees beginning too settle, we will be setting up a cosy corner with cushions, soft mats, soft bricks and books to enable relationships to be made and an opportunity for tummy time. Let us kick those legs and stretch our bodies as we lift our head to look around or reach out for toys that we want to explore. Over in our construction area, we will be adding coloured buckets to our selection of construction bricks to fill and empty. With colour in mind, the children will...
Read MoreButterflies Learning Experiences W/c 9th January 2017
The Butterflies have enjoyed talking about their Christmas’ this week especially getting lots of sweets and chocolates. This week we will be focusing on healthy living through a variety of activities and learn about what it means to be healthy. Welcome to the Stepping Stones Restaurant! In the role-play area the children will have the opportunity to make and create lots of exciting and healthy food to serve their friends. While the chefs are creating, their amazing masterpieces will talk about...
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