Dear Parents and Carers of our Worcester Park, Kingston and Stoneleigh Nurseries,
We hope everyone enjoyed the month of September, It has defiantly been an emotional month, as we said goodbye to some of our pre-school children but wish them all the best of luck in their new adventure at school. We would also like to welcome the new children and families to out nurseries.
During September, our focus topic of the month was based around ‘Superhero’s and Magic and Mythology”. The children have enjoyed learning about different fairytail’s as well as the magical species of animals and magic in them. The children also enjoyed making shields with a variety of mark making tools and resources.
Take a look at our gallery of photographs of what the children have been learning and exploring from the month of September at our Nurseries……………………………………….
Our Topics in October 2018
As we enter into October, we will begin to observe and focus on the Seasonal changes. Please take a look at what the children will be learning about each week…
Autumn Term
The children will be celebrating and recognising these special dates during October.
1st October – Grandparents Day
Week commencing 4th October– Space Week
Week commencing 15th National Baking Week
28th Clocks change
31st Halloween
Week 1 – ‘Harvest Festival’
The children will be making Papier Mâché plants, planting different vegetables and making vegetable print pictures. We will be looking at different fruits and vegetables and talking about healthy eating and our 5 a day. We will also be making cards for our Grandparents.
Week 2 – ‘Seasonal Change’
The children will be observing and talking about the changes in the season and exploring autumn colours. The children will also be collecting leaves to explore leaf painting and using their hand prints to make trees.
Week 3 – ‘Hibernation’
The children will be creating a concoction of different things in the kitchen making rice crispy cakes and non-bake cheese cakes for National Baking week. The children will be learning about what animals eat during hibernation as well as making animal habits.
Week 4 & 5 ‘ Halloween’
For Halloween the children will be making bats, ghost and lots of other spooky creations. We will be exploring with sensory pumpkin seeds and exploring with orange paint. We will also be having a Halloween party on Wednesday 31st October, 2018 3.30-4.45 parents/carers are welcome to join us. A separate invitation will be sent out shortly.
Parent Partnership – Reminders and Notable Dates:
Security of Nursery Front Door
Please can we emphasise the importance of ensuring the front door is closed properly when entering and leaving the building. Can we also please remind all Parents and Carers to clearly state their names and who they are collecting when requesting entry to Nurseries.
This is for the safety of all the children.
Social Media
Please add us/follow us on our social media pages.
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/starschildcaregroup/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/StarsChildCare
Holidays and Absences
Please can we remind all Parents/Carers to email the nursery in advance with any holiday dates or absences. If your child is unwell and cannot attend their session, we also require this in an email. This is required under our Prevent Duty safeguarding requirements.