Muddy adventures!

This week the children have explored lots of different things. They read some stories as a small group, and whilst looking through the books William noticed a rocket ship. This gave him the great idea to build some saying ‘I know, let’s get mobilo, build a rocket!’ to his friends. Zach added wheels to his and said ‘It can drive, look, whee!’ making Sophia laugh and point at her ship saying ‘Look, mine flies’. 

The children also had some music time, playing with the instruments, and trying to make the loudest noise they could! Abigail shouted ‘More!’ encouraging her friends to play even louder, and Elissa made all the children laugh jumping up and down and the nursery became very loud! Whilst in the garden we explored some underwater creatures, using mini water trays and different animals. They investigated the creatures, naming their colours and type, and talking about the animals and where they came from live. Lyra was really fascinated with the lobster and kept returning to the lobster tray saying ‘red!’ On one of their walks the children were so excited to splash in puddles. Hlenhaze jumped higher and higher , and stomped his feet to make the biggest splash, which made Xanthe laugh and laugh as they all became covered in muddy splashes. Xanthe then joined in splashing her other friends, as they laughed at the mess they were making. Ines said ‘Look, we’re all muddy now’. In the meantime Maxwell investigated some paw prints in the wet mud, calling for his friends saying ‘Look, let’s see where these go!’. The children followed the trail for a short while before coming up with ideas as to what it could be. Nyra said ‘Gruffalo!’, Imani said ‘Bear!’ and Eve said ‘Monster!’

The babies have also been busy this week. Whilst in the park they played some football. Oliver said ‘Ball!’ as he passed and kicked the ball towards Isla. Isla picked up the ball and ran around for a while before giggling and dropping the ball at her feet, kicking it away. Isla also jumped in some puddles splashing others. Alba explored some light up shakers, under colourful paper, she and Isla took the shakers out and shook them around. Alba then hid it under the paper, she tossed the paper to one side, making both children giggle. They then both put them back as quick as they could to start again. Jessie did some lovely dabber painting, exploring it on her hands first and then printing it on to her paper and then the table! Her hands definitely looked a different colour, and when she looked at them she frowned, and then smiled, clapping her hands together.