Summer 2
Published 09/07/25, by Hana Mehmet
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Nursery Termly update & photos
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Read MoreSummer 1
Published 23/05/25, by Hana MehmetThis term, the children have been learning all about Growing and how things change over time. They explored new words like change, growing, same, different, big, small, little, and tall, bringing these ideas to life through stories such as The Enormous Turnip, Dora’s Eggs, and The Very Hungry Caterpillar.
A special part of our topic was sharing baby photos sent in by families. The children were delighted to see how much they’ve grown and loved talking about their own changes. These conversations were full of joy, wonder, and pride.
Each child also planted a bean and took it home to care for, giving them a chance to see something grow with time and love—just like them.
Most wonderfully, we’ve seen the children grow in confidence and communication. They’re finding their voices, making friends, and expressing themselves more clearly every day. We couldn’t be prouder!
Through our stories, the children have been developing their sequencing skills by identifying what happens next and discussing what they can see. They are also learning to recognize characters and settings within the stories. Story time is a much-loved part of our daily routine, and the children particularly enjoy using actions and nursery rhymes that link to the stories.
We also had some special visitors recently—chicks! The children were fascinated to learn all about them and explore the life cycle of a chicken, deepening their understanding through hands-on experiences.
We have introduced the children to our Number of the Week and used nursery rhymes to support their understanding of numbers. The children are beginning to use number names and recite them in order, and it’s been wonderful to see them sharing their learning with parents through their homework.
It has been an exciting term, with each child thriving in their development. We ended the term on a high note with a fun-filled outing to West Ham Park, joined by all our friends from Nursery. It was such a joyful experience for everyone!
Read MoreSpring 2
Published 25/03/25, by Hana MehmetWhat a half term! Children have truly enjoyed these weeks full of different opportunities to learn
new skills, deepening our understanding and consolidate friendships. Our theme this Spring 2 is
People Who Help Us.
A big thanks you to all mums and dads who took children in their first educational visit to the local
library. The children enjoyed walking from Nursery, pointing out where they live and what they
could see. It was fantastic to involve the parents and promote the importance of reading with your
child. Children got their first library card; everyone was very excited to be able to take books home
and were encouraged to join in all different activities Newham Libraries offer. Library staff
performed “Goldilocks and the 3 bears” and sang some of our favourite rhymes.
The children have learnt about the world around them and a range of jobs in the environment. Who
help us at home? Who helps you at school? Who help us in the community? Children engaged with
others in their play, showing an interest in different occupations and people who help them every
day. They explored doctors, dentists and vets. We read stories about different occupations and
enjoyed acting these out using the resources in Nursery. The children visited new environments
around school learning about people who work there; such as the chef in the kitchen, office staff in
the reception and the librarian in the library.
We celebrated World Book Day; children created their own Story Spuds. They use their imagination
to dress up a potato as their favourite character. Adults really struggled to choose a winner. All
spuds were fantastic!
Children are getting ready to celebrate Curwen International Family Week. Learn about different
countries around the world. Children are able to identify the colours of different flags, beginning to
learn about different habitats across the world. We said hello in different languages and made our
costumes with our families ready for carnival. During P.E , we have been practising our dance moves
ready for our big carnival. A very special applause to all children’s families who support children
helping to create our fantastic carnival costumes!!!
Read MoreSpring 1
Published 28/01/25, by Nazmin ChoudhuryThis term our theme is “Stories for us.” The children have been enjoying listening to a range of stories and learning how to handle books; holding books the correct way up and turning pages. We have been exploring our reading area a
Read MoreAutumn 2
Published 12/12/24, by Nazmin ChoudhuryWhat an amazing term in Nursery. Our theme this Autumn 2 has been OURSELVES. Children have been learning about what they look like, who is in their family, who is special to them and how we all celebrate special event in our lives. Thanks to all fami
Read MoreAutumn 1
Published 06/11/24, by Nazmin ChoudhuryOur theme is ‘Who am I?’ Families have help to settle children into Nursery; learning to recognise their belongings and find their pictures. The children are now confident to say goodbye to their parents/carers and hello to the nursery st
Read MoreSummer 2
Published 11/07/24, by Nazmin ChoudhuryThis term, children have learnt about; Where do we live? Where do animals live? Where do I go with my family? Where do I go to school? We have explored the local community, discovered new environments, nature and the wider world. Children ar
Read MoreSummer 1
Published 04/06/24, by Nazmin ChoudhuryDuring the summer term the children have been learning all about Growing. They have been learning about how things change using new vocabulary such as growing, age, change, same, different, big and small, little and tall. The children have been learn
Read MoreSpring 2
Published 27/03/24, by Hana MehmetThis term has flown by, we have had lots of events and learning opportunities over the last six weeks. It has been enjoyable learning lots of new skills and watching the children deepen their relationships with their peers and staff. In Spring 2 our theme was People Who Help Us; we have visited the local library, explored jobs in the school, celebrated World book Day and enjoyed International Family week.
The children have built their curiosity of the world around them, listening and acting out a range of jobs in the environment. They were able to engage with others in their play and showing an interest in different occupations and people who help them every day. They explored different occupations through stories and enjoyed acting these out using the resources in Nursery. The children visited places around the school learning about people who work there. Such as the chef in the kitchen, office staff in the reception and the librarian in the library.
The children have learnt about medical professionals, firefighters, and police officers. They have been identifying objects which different jobs need to help them such us a stethoscope for doctors, a hose for the fire fighter or tools for builders. We have been supporting the children to understand their needs and wants. Recognising when they need the toilet, how to wash their hands, to drink water, have a healthy snack and modelled brushing teeth. They are beginning to be aware of others needs and wants.
Families were invited to visit the Plaistow library, where an engaging interactive story telling session was performed by the staff at the library. We worked with the library to issue the children their library cards so they were able to take a book home and encourage parents to visit again. The children enjoyed walking from Nursery, pointing out where they live and what they could see. It was fantastic to involve the parents and promote the importance of reading with your child.
International Family week was a week to remember, learning all about different countries around the world. The children were able to identify the colours in different flags, beginning to learn about different habitats across the world. We said hello in different languages and made our costumes with our families ready for carnival. The children loved learning the dance moves in PE for their carnival dance and especially getting to make their costume with their parents. The week was finished off with the outstanding carnival, which the children were phenomenal!
Read MoreSpring 1
Published 09/02/24, by Nazmin ChoudhuryThis term our theme is “Stories for us.” The children have been enjoying listening to a range of stories and learning how to handle books. We have been exploring our reading area, visiting Curwen library and took a trip to Plaistow
Read MoreAutumn 2
Published 07/12/23, by Hana MehmetPlease enter an introduction for your blog post here.
Read MoreAutumn 1
Published 07/11/23, by Nazmin ChoudhuryOur theme is ‘Who am I?’ The children and parents have been settling into Nursery really well over the last 7 weeks. They have been learning to recognise their picture and say their name. The children are now confident to say goodby
Read MoreSummer 2
Published 21/07/23, by Hana MehmetSummer 2- The world around us
Understanding the World
The children are all familiar with the world around them in Nursery. They can now confidently explore the environment and will try new activities. They are able to identify their family and engage with their friends. We have introduced the children different life cycles, animals and their habitats. We have learnt new vocabulary: explore, animals, dead/alive, habitats, seasons, sea, land, planet earth. We have been answering questions to support their understanding: Where do I go to school? Where do I live? Where do the animals live? Where do you go with your family? What is the weather?
The children and families visited London Aquarium, their travelling by coach and were able to spot lots of different London landmarks.
We had a visit from Arc Farm. There were lots of animals which we got to observe and touch. There was a friendly dog wondering around the playground. Children are beginning to understand the need to respect and care for the natural environment and all living things.
Children have explored different areas in the school using pictorial maps. They understand that maps hold information. We followed the dots and pictures and discovered the big school and the amazing Curwen red bus. Children were in awe of pretending to drive and sit behind the wheel!
Nursery Sports Day
Nursery had a fantastic day throwing, catching, jumping, running and balancing in our Sports Day in the big playground. A big thank you to all the families who came to support us and cheer us on!
Maths
Families sent in their bean stalk photos and children loved looking at them, showing how tall they have grown and how they have changed from seed to a big bean stalk; showing curiosity about numbers, developing counting skills to find how many leaves the plants have. Children are beginning to remember and talk about significant events in their own experiences and recognise special times in their lives.
Communication Language and Literacy
We are going on a bear hunt has encourage children to continue talking about feelings. Children are beginning to sequence the main events in a familiar story, looking at the settings and characters.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar story has encouraged children to explore colour and colour mixing in order to paint their own caterpillars, cocoons and butteries. Children have discovered how the caterpillar changed and grew up just like themselves.
We have had a great year in Nursery and very excited about going to Reception or staying another year in Nursery.
Have a fantastic summer break!!
Read MoreSummer 1
Published 21/05/23, by Hana MehmetThe children have been learning all about Growing. They have been learning new vocabulary such as growing, age, change, same, different, big and small, little and tall. The children have been learning about growing and things changing through stories such as The Enormous turnip and The Hungry Caterpillar. Families shared baby photos of their child so that we could talk about how they have changed. The children planted a bean and have been watching this grow at home. We will be returning our beans to discuss how they have changed. The children are growing in their own communication skills with the adults and friends around them.
Through our stories the children have been learning to sequence what happens next. They were able to order the characters pulling out the turnip as well as ordering what the caterpillar ate throughout the day. The children enjoyed listening to Jack and the Beanstalk using Now, Press, Play. This supports their understanding of language and being able to follow simple instructions to act out the story.
The children have been learning new nursery rhymes to encourage their number understanding. We have introduced number of the week, learning about a new number each week in different ways. They are beginning to use some number names and recite in order. In their play they can recognise some numerals in the environment. The children are working well as a team to act out the story and count the characters. It has been a very eventful term for the children and they have too been thriving in their own development.
Read MoreSpring 2
Published 26/03/23, by Hana MehmetThis term has been incredibly eventful learning lots of new things and watching the children build relationships with their peers. In Spring 2 our theme was People Who Help Us; we have visited the local library, a theatre company came to school, celebrated World book Day and enjoyed International Family week.
The children continued to be curious of the world around them, engaging with others in their play and showing an interest in different occupations and people who help them every day. They explored different occupations through stories and enjoyed acting these out using the resources in Nursery.
The children have learnt about medical professionals, firefighters, police officers and people who help us in the community. They have been identifying objects which different jobs need to help them such us a stethoscope for doctors, a hose for the fire fighter or tools for builders. It is important we help the children understand how to look after themselves and others, whilst acting out being a doctor or practicing to brush the teeth. They are beginning to be aware of others needs and wants.
Families were invited to visit the Plaistow library, we worked with the library to issue children their library cards so they were able to take a book home and encourage parents to visit again. The children enjoyed walking from Nursery altogether, pointing out where they live and what they could see. Whilst at the library they listened to a story and joined in with songs. It was great to access the local community together as a team.
We had a fantastic time during International Family week, learning all about different countries around the world. The children were able to identify the colours in different flags, beginning to learn about different habitats across the world. We even said hello in different languages and made our costumes with our families ready for carnival. The children have loved learning the dance moves for their carnival dance and especially getting to design their costume with their parents.
It has been a fun filled term for the Nursery children and we cannot wait to see what the summer term will bring.
