Spring term 2026

We have been so busy exploring different textures, smells, foods and more this term! Oobleck, playdough and paint of course returned, this time with ice and "smelly water" infused with real rose petals. It was especially fun to have snow this year, and the children spent lots of time building with it, and filling buckets to make snow-castles. It was fun to see what noises our shoes made when we crunched through it, and we took off our gloves (only briefly of course!) to feel it with our fingers.

Our week of food tasting went great, we encourage the children to smell and touch things before they try if they are nervous, and many children built up their confidence with unfamiliar items or tried and enjoyed ones they thought they didn't like. We are very proud! :)

The children loved showing off their dressing up clothes for world book day, and we talked not just about the stories but who wrote and illustrated them. We are pleased to hear how many children are using our library books to find something new each week, they tell us how much fun they have reading them at home or out and about!

For the summer term please pop sun hats and sun cream into the children's bags as the weather gets warmer. We will still be going outside lots so sun protection is top priority! Thanks so much! 

Autumn term 2025

It's been the beginning of a new academic year! There's been lots of new children for us to meet and get to know. We've loved making new friends, and our returning children from last year have done a brilliant job of showing everyone around preschool.

Everyone has been busy learning new rules and routines, and we've enjoyed talking about the changes in the seasons. The children have been finding leaves on the ground, splashing in puddles, painting with autumn colours and more.

The adults have been so proud of the children as they've learnt makaton signs and songs that we use throughout the day. The signs for 'help' 'more' 'finished' have been really helpful! In P.E. we have worked as a team to use our parachute, and have been brave on obstacle courses. We even made our own obstacle courses in the outdoor area and at Acorn patch using planks of wood and stepping stones. There were so many bugs/worms at Acorn patch so we got out our magnifying glasses to have a closer look!

Have a great time off over the holiday, please remember to bring hats and gloves with the chilly/icy weather as we love to go outside. We'll see you in 2026! :)