We are so excited to begin our final term together. Our classroom is ready to be buzzing with curiosity, laughter and new friendships.
Our priority is to make sure every child feels happy, safe and cared for, while also being encouraged to try new things and develop a love of learning.
We can’t wait to share lots of stories, songs, adventures and creative activities as we continue this exciting journey together.
This term in Nursery, our topic is All Around the World. The children will explore different countries, cultures and ways of life through stories, role play and hands-on experiences. We will learn about travel, journeys and the wider world while celebrating similarities and differences between people and places.
This term will also include lots of exciting events such as our class trip, Airport Day, Beach Day, Sports Day, transition activities and our end of year celebrations.
In Literacy, we will continue developing a love of stories through protected story times, storytelling and conversations. The children will learn new vocabulary linked to travel and the wider world while building confidence when speaking and sharing ideas.
In Phonics, we will continue following Letters and Sounds, focusing on Aspect 7: Oral Blending and Segmenting. The children will play listening games, explore rhyming and begin hearing and joining sounds together orally.
In early writing, the children will continue giving meaning to their marks and writing for a purpose within their play. This may include creating tickets, passports, maps and holiday lists linked to our role play areas and topic activities.
We will also continue using Drawing Club and Squiggle Whilst You Wiggle to support creativity, confidence and fine motor development.
In Mathematics, we will continue developing confidence in counting, recognising numbers to 5 and linking numerals to amounts. The children will explore repeating patterns, compare quantities and begin describing sequences using words such as first and then.
We will continue using White Rose Maths for Nursery to support the children’s mathematical understanding through practical and engaging activities.
In Understanding the World, the children will learn about different countries, cultures and forms of travel through stories, photographs, music and play. We will talk about journeys, holidays and the world around us while encouraging curiosity and respect for others.
Our class trip and themed days throughout the term will provide exciting real-life experiences to support the children’s learning.
This term, we will continue supporting the children to build confidence, independence and positive relationships with others. Through play and group activities, the children will practise sharing, taking turns and solving problems together.
As we approach transition week and the end of the school year, we will also support the children in preparing for their next steps.
Across the wider curriculum, the children will explore creativity through art, music, construction and imaginative play linked to our topic. In Music, we will continue following our Charanga scheme using songs, instruments and movement activities.
In Physical Development, the children will continue strengthening their coordination, balance and movement skills through outdoor play, bikes, ball games and Sports Day activities.
Our Woodland Mornings will continue throughout the term, providing opportunities for exploration, investigation and outdoor learning. The children will observe nature, explore natural materials and develop curiosity about the world around them.
These sessions help to support confidence, resilience and a love of the outdoors.
It promises to be a very exciting final term in Little Leaves Nursery, filled with new experiences, celebrations and special memories. We are incredibly proud of how much the children have grown this year and look forward to celebrating all of their achievements.
To see some important dates that are coming up this term, useful information about our class or current topic and hints for helping your child at home, please check out the Useful Documents & Links section on this page.
We love to share the children’s learning journey with you, so regular photos and videos will be added to the ‘Stories’ section on our Class Dojo page. If you ever have any questions, please feel free to send me a message on Class Dojo or ring the school office — we are always happy to help.
The Little Leaves Team,
Welcome Song:
We sing the first verse of this song together every morning.
“Hello, Hello, how are you? Hello, hello, how are you? Hello, hello, how are you? How are you today?”
Days of the Week Song:
SUAT supports and leads in the set-up of new academies joining the partnership. The services provided by the central support function cover both educational and non-educational support. In terms of educational support, SUAT is linked to the School of Education of Staffordshire University, which is an outstanding ITT provider.