The Nativity and Christmas prep

The children are enjoying exploring the story of Christmas through books; looking at the illustrations and showing an awareness how stories are structured. They have enjoyed setting up the nativity scene identifying the main characters and recalling the narrative of the Christmas story.

The children at both Playschools were taken to the church to see the Playschool Christmas tree beautifully decorated with their handmade decorations.  They have produced some lovely snowman and tree Christmas cards for their families by printing with bubble wrap.

The children have showed an interest in kicking hitting and throwing the balls.  This child led play has then been extended with the introduction of plastic racquets.  Some have shown a keen awareness of controlling the balls direction and have been encouraged to play with each other hitting the ball 'to and fro'.  It has been interesting to watch the different methods adopted by the children working out how to propel the ball with the racquet.

EYFS - Characteristics of Effective Learning

Playing and exploring – engagement

Finding out and exploring /Playing with what they know/ Being willing to ‘have a go’
The children have exhibited all these characteristics as they've explored the Christmas story. They have develop skills (willing to have a go) through making cards and decorations. being involved in the community project with the URC church Xmas tree festival is important to develop a sense of community(finding out and exploring). This is also seen in the tennis games being played outside  (playing with what they know).