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  • The Nativity

    Published 12/12/25
    This week we have been learning about the story of ‘The Nativity’ using books and our wonderful stable prop complete with characters, a manger and a beautiful angel. The children had a lot of fun re-telling the story in their own words us
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  • Search for Santa

    Published 05/12/25
    We received a visit from The Shooting Star Theatre Company who performed ‘Search for Santa’ for us. The children were taken on a whirlwind adventure to a nursery rhyme world. They particularly enjoyed using their detective skills to help
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  • Maisie makes Ginger Bread

    Published 28/11/25
    The children have enjoyed listening to the story, ‘Maisie’s Makes Ginger Bread’, after which we went on to roll and cut ginger-scented playdough to create Gingerbread men using our special cutters. The children worked hard
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  • The Gingerbread Man

    Published 21/11/25
    This week, as part of our learning around ‘The Gingerbread Man’ story, we have been exploring different types of ginger. The children explored root ginger, ground ginger, ginger tea and ginger biscuits. It was great to hear so many of the
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  • Number

    Published 14/11/25
    At nursery, we are working to develop a depth of understanding of mathematics. This week we have looked closely at number 1 to help us establish a secure base of knowledge about this number. We loved playing a game where we needed to place 1 counter
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  • Use a range of woodwork tools

    Published 07/11/25
    In the garden the children have been practising their fine motor skills by using wooden hammers to bang golf tees into pumpkins. This is part of our goal ‘To use a range of woodwork tools’. The children showed increasing control using the
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  • Diwali

    Published 23/10/25
    During our time together we enjoyed sharing stories about Diwali. The children then went on to create their very own divas out of clay. It was wonderful to see the effort they put into making them and all the lovely colours and patterns that were use
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  • Autumn Walks

    Published 17/10/25
    This week at nursery, the children enjoyed taking part in an autumn walk at Oakfield First School. We had a lot of fun on our adventure through the magic gate as we explored the school’s nature trail and woodland area.  It was very pe
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  • Grouping Objects

    Published 10/10/25
    This week, the children explored the concept of sorting by grouping objects based on shared features such as colour, shape, and size. This helps develop early skills in problem-solving, critical thinking, and numeracy as they learn to recognise patte
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  • Woodwork

    Published 03/10/25
    This week we have introduced the woodwork area and completed a 1-1 induction with each child. This involved explaining to the children our safety rules, which included putting on our goggles, holding the hammer carefully and, of course, making s
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  • Owl Babies

    Published 26/09/25
    After welcoming all our new children and families, we have become familiar with our daily tasks and group areas. The children listened carefully to the story ‘Owl Babies’ and it was great to hear them talk to each other afterwards and sho
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