Nursery - Spring 1 Week 2

Date: 15th Jan 2026 @ 7:36pm

We would like to begin by celebrating just how amazing the children have been this week. They have truly, shone brightly, approaching each day with curiosity, kindness and enthusiasm. Their thoughtful ideas, teamwork and willingness to try new things have made our learning truly special, and we are so proud of them all.

This week, we have continued to explore our theme of ‘Winter’, noticing and talking about the changes we can see in the world around us. The children shared thoughtful observations about the colder weather, bare trees and frosty ground, linking beautifully with our focus story ‘Robin’s Winter Song’, by Suzanne Barton. Inspired by the book, we began learning more about birds and the challenges they face during winter. This led us to make our very own bird feeders. We talked about what birds need to survive, why winter can be a tricky time for them, and how we can help, showing wonderful care and empathy for living things.

In Maths, our focus has been on recognising the number three. The children enjoyed spotting patterns of three, identifying dots, and then moving on to counting and matching objects. This learning was supported through a variety of fun, interactive games, with the children showing growing confidence and enthusiasm.

During Early Listening, we explored rhythm and patterns. We began by creating simple patterns using claps and body movements, before moving on to using claves to tap out simple rhythms. The children listened carefully, copied patterns and took turns leading, showing great focus and enjoyment.

At Forest School, we worked alongside Reception to create snowmen. Although we didn’t have real snow, this sparked creativity and problem-solving as we used flour to outline our snowmen before exploring the outdoor environment to find natural materials to bring them to life. There was lots of discussion about what we could use, how it felt, and what worked best. Each group chose a name for their snowman and shared descriptive words, developing both language and teamwork skills.

Back in the classroom, we created a winter-themed ‘treasure tray’ filled with shiny objects and seasonal visuals. This became a wonderful talking point, encouraging curiosity, descriptive language and sustained discussion. Continuing our care for birds, we also made something tasty for ourselves — potato cakes! The children loved helping to prepare them, and even more so, eating them. With it being such a chilly week, we also enjoyed warming ourselves up with hot chocolate, which was very much appreciated alongside our freshly baked treats.

Our winter discussions naturally led us to talk about snow and snowflakes and how they are formed. The children were fascinated to learn that snowflakes have six points and proudly recalled this fact. Learning that no two snowflakes are the same gave us a lovely opportunity to link this to ourselves — talking about how we are all unique and different. The children enjoyed sharing what makes them special, the things they are good at and the skills they are proud of.

Outside, we used our resource knowledge mats to spot and identify birds in our garden area, carefully observing and comparing what we could see. We also explored ice, making our own by freezing water and discussing how it changes state.

We have also launched our ‘lending library’, sharing ideas about what it means to lend something, how to look after someone else’s property, and the importance of having cosy time together to enjoy books and all the learning they bring.

We would like to wish you all a very well-earned, restful weekend and thank you, as always, for your continued support. We look forward to more winter wonders and learning adventures next week.

Warm wishes,

Mrs Grayson and the Nursery Team

Polite reminder:-

Please could you ensure your child has labelled, warm winter woollies for outdoor play.