ourselves

This week at playschool we have been doing welly printing. A fun activity that encourages children to take turns putting on a pair of wellys, standing in a tray of paint, then walking onto a huge piece cardboard to see what their footprints look like and how big or small steps they can take. Then we diversified and did hand prints, then on to using toy cars wheels and even some leaf prints on there too! The children then made the sheet of cardboard into a den with a door -with lots of negotiation and clear communication developing.
We have been out in the village collecting conkers –which was great fun – sorting into different sizes. Looking at growth and the seasons  – with some still in the shell – some green –some brown.
The children are having great fun with the new balance bikes and scooters – which help to develop their balance and co-ordination.

APPLE CAKE AND BREAD !

"Who will help me?" said the little Red Hen - well everyone had a go this week - the children 'wrote' out recipes, measured and weighed the ingredients and use the cooking tools list to check we had the correct implements!   The results were pretty tasty and Jude and one other child even made and ate wheat free versions!
New balance bikes and scooters have arrived which will help the children develop their gross motor skills. Even some children who avoided the bikes previously, have been tempted.
There are new photos on the web site - new links and pages - so check it out!

1st week back !

Hooray we won the cup in the Broadway Show ! many of the children got awards or commendations for their collage crowns. There is a display up at Towerview for you to see.

This week the children have enjoyed building 'garages' and 'houses' outside - with car races down the guttering and plenty of active sociable interaction going on.

They have got the hang of flexible snack and are helping the newer ones to cope with the routines.

Our weekly yoga session saw all the children engaged and really enjoying become more flexible.

Some of the playschool staff team have been working with school staff to clear the forest school area ready for our sessions. The brambles had got extremely long ......but Tracy soon saw them off with her loppers!  It will be good to get back out there with the children.

WELCOME TO THE AUTUMN TERM 2012 at playschool !
The children in both groups have settled quickly back into the routines and activities.
New foam breeze blocks have delighted all and we have seen some interesting creations.
The interaction between the children and their confidence with the staff is developing well and we are proud of their first achievements this term.

Key persons have been allocated and you wil get the name of your child's keyperson on this half term's newsletter.

The children's collage crowns were entered in the Broadway Horticultural show on Saturday 8th. Lets hope we get the cup back !

Newsletter to follow next week plus reminder sheet with all the details of what your child needs daily - to wear for play inside and out and for forest school (once we restart the sessions towards the middle of September).  Any questions please see one of the team.