Nursery
Welcome to the Nursery Class Page
Nursery Forms
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Please click the below document to see what the children have been doing in Nursery each half term, 2023-2024.
Spring term 1
In Nursery we have had a fantastic start to the New Year! We have begun our new topic of Amazing Animals and have been looking closely at different types of birds. Each week we have had a new bird to focus on and we have been comparing what we knew about that bird at the start of the week to all the brilliant facts we know about the bird at the end of the week. We have read many books, but we particularly enjoyed Owl Babies, The Ugly Duckling and Lost and Found. We have been working on our gross motor skills outside by playing lots of ball games and trying hard to throw and catch. We have also spent some time outside using the cold to help us with our science experiment to find out what happens when we blow bubbles in freezing temperatures. We are really enjoying the first half term back!
September 2023
I am so excited to be the Nursery class teacher this academic year! I would like to say a big welcome to all of our students, those who have been with us before and those who are new to Hazlemere Church of England School Nursery. I am a new teacher to the school however I am both pleased and fortunate to have had the pleasure of meeting some parents and new Nursery children, in person, back in the summer term. I hope everyone has had a lovely summer.
This year the class Teaching Assistant is Miss Eastman and on Friday's my class will be covered by Miss Eastman and Miss Button to allow me to undertake my planning and preparation sessions (PPA). The Topic for this half term will be ‘My World and Me’ where we will be discussing our families, our homes and the things we like to do. We will be learning to recognise and name different colours and will be looking at numbers 1-5. We will begin to learn our new classroom routines as well as learning some songs to help us such as the ‘Tidy up time’ and ‘What is the weather today’ songs. Towards the end of term we will begin to learn about autumn and the changes it brings.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me via Tapestry or the school office. I look forward to watching the children flourish this academic year!
Best Wishes,
Miss Harper
About the Nursery:
The Nursery is situated in our detached Early Years building with plenty of natural light and we are fortunate to have a spacious classroom. There is a large garden for the children to enjoy and we value the opportunity to be outdoors and take our learning outside every day. The Nursery has a large patio where the children can access specific pre-planned activities, mark make on our large chalk board or explore the sand and water trays.
We offer both morning and full school day sessions. Please contact the school office to book your child in for a session, or to discuss further. Healthy snacks and milk are served every day. Please ensure you send your child into Nursery with a bottle of water. These are placed within the classroom for the children to access throughout their session. If your child is staying all day you are able to book a hot lunch. School lunches are booked through ParentPay.
We accept children from three years old until school age. We encourage families to visit us as early as possible to register for a place.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Autumn term
How to help young children learn at home
You can help your child to learn through the little things you do with them, for example:
- everyday conversations
- make-believe play
- games with numbers or letters
- reading together
- involving them in the things you are doing, such as household chores, and talking with them about it
Find ideas for new things you can try at Hungry Little Minds.
You do not need to set separate time or plan complicated activities dedicated
to learning. These activities can be incorporated into everyday life and play.
You know your child best. Avoid forcing them into lengthy planned activities if they naturally respond better to a mix of shorter activities. This can stop them getting bored or frustrated and keep them active, interested and learning through things they enjoy.
Keeping a routine
Do not worry about trying to keep to the full routine that your child had in nursery or with their childcare provider. But children will feel more comfortable with a predictable routine, so try to make sure they:
- get up and go to bed at the same time each day
- have regular meal times
- turn off any electronic devices, including the TV, at least an hour before bedtime
Keeping active
Young children should be active for at least 3 hours a day in total.
It is also good to get some fresh air every day. If you do not have a garden and are taking children outside to exercise.
While inside, there are plenty of things you can do to keep children active, such as:
- playing hide-and-seek
- seeing who can do the most star jumps
- making an obstacle course
- playing music and having a dance-off
Television and using digital devices
There are lots of ways to help your child to learn such as reading together and make-believe play. You can also use what children have watched on television or the internet to help their learning. Talk with them about what they are watching or use their favourite TV characters in other games and activities.
Digital devices such as a laptop, desktop, tablet or smartphone can help some children learn. If your child does use them, try downloading some apps that will help them learn.
Set age-appropriate parental controls on any devices young children are using and supervise their use of websites and apps. See advice on keeping them safe online.
Try sharing things your child makes with your friends and family online and encourage others to do the same. Your child might enjoy seeing things they have made on the screen or seeing what other children have done.
You can also visit Hungry Little Minds for ideas of activities to do together without using a device.