Exploring Emotions & Windy Weather!

Last week, the toddlers have been learning about different emotions each day. On Monday they looked at love and had the opportunity to tell their friends at circle time who they love. Florence said she “Loves mummy and daddy” and Rafferty said he “Loves Riley, mummy and daddy”. Meanwhile, Sadie and Tommy enjoyed making a heart collage using lots of different materials including tissue paper, paint, pipe cleaners and more! On Tuesday, the toddlers explored being happy. Using flour in the sensory tray, the toddlers tried to make happy faces with their fingers. Reegan used his finger and carefully drew a big circle and then added some eyes. On Wednesday and Thursday the toddlers looked at being sad and angry and what they can do to feel better. Alastair said “Give friends toys to make happy!” and Chloe demonstrated what she would do by giving her friends a cuddle to cheer them up. 

Outside they took part in circle time in the field, where they were able to use their surroundings for inspiration on what song to sing. Rowan saw a horse and asked for “E-I-E-I-O”. On Friday, the winds were taking control and sadly the toddlers couldn’t venture out. This didn’t phase them as they were able to watch the stormy winds blow the leaves, sticks, bark all round the garden through the windows. Daniel watched carefully and suddenly burst into laughter. He then shouted “Wellies!” as he spotted a pair of wellies fly past the window. This encouraged all the toddlers to run to the windows to have a closer look. 

The toddlers have also enjoyed playing with water during a sensory play activity. Lana used her arms to splash the water and bubbles as high as they could go while soaking herself and all her friends. Sophie collected the bubbles on her hands and blew them all around the room, while Olivia found it hilarious to put the bubbles on her head as if she was taking a bubble bath!

In the under two’s room, they little ones have been very busy exploring. Freddie and Sebastian had great fun exploring the play tower, Freddie found it very funny that he could watch himself in the mirror as he climbed the stairs. Youcef came over to investigate what Freddie was laughing at, and Esmé also joined in the fun laughing at their reflections.

The children the explored different ways of painting using different materials. They used the mega blocks, empty bottles and sponges which made lots of lines and splodges over the paper.Ada and Otto had great concentration when using the bottles to make flower patterns.  

In the garden, thye have enjoyed playing in the sandpit, watching the sand fall over off the spade and filling up the buckets. Margot and Kitty kept picking up the sand and letting it fall through their fingers, both making lots ‘Oooh’ and ‘Aaaah’ sounds as it fell back into the sand.

During one of our walks around the beautiful grounds, the children got very excited to see all the ducks. As they got nearer to them to give them some bread, the ducks began walking towards the pushchairs. Kitty began to shout out to let everyone know they were coming. As they continued the walk, they went across the bridge, and suddenly Amélie began pointing and started to shout “Dactor! Dactor!” (tractor), as she had spotted a big tractor on the edge of the field which prompted them all to investigate more closely.