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Babies at Westminster Nursery

This week has been full of excitement and learning for our little ones! We explored new activities that encouraged creativity, communication, and teamwork, supporting the children's confidence in self-expression.

Language and Literacy

The children learned Makaton signs for "home" and "drink," helping them communicate their needs more effectively.

Outdoor Adventures

We had wonderful visits to Causton Sand Park and St George Park, where the children engaged in parachute and tunnel games. These activities helped them develop gross motor skills, balance, and teamwork.

Creative Exploration

The children explored mark-making in the sand tray with printed blocks, helping develop their early writing and fine motor skills. Parents can extend this learning by providing opportunities for mark-making at home using finger paints, chalk, or sand trays.

Cultural Learning

We introduced the children to zodiac animals through books and toy animals, making learning interactive and engaging. We also read a book about Chinese New Year, introducing them to traditions and celebrations.

Mandarin Vocabulary:

企鹅 (qǐ é) - Penguin
鲸鱼 (jīng yú) - Whale
北极熊 (běi jí xióng) - Polar Bear
雪鸮 (xuě xiāo) - Snowy Owl
冰 (bīng) - Ice
冰山 (bīng shān) - Iceberg
冰屋 (bīng wū) - Igloo
雪 (xuě) - Snow
驯鹿 (xùn lù) - Reindeer
北极狐 (běi jí hú) - Arctic Fox

Toddlers

This week, we focused on songs, crafts, and role-play activities that engaged the children in interactive learning.

Music and Movement

The children enjoyed learning new songs and incorporating Makaton into their singing, which helped improve their focus and language development.

Story time and Creativity

We read books about goats and made our own goats using paper cups. We also read a story about a trip to the dentist and role-played brushing teeth with paper toothbrushes. These activities reinforced hygiene and self-care habits. Parents can continue this at home by reading books about daily routines and encouraging role-play with stuffed animals.

Music Club

We introduced Mozart’s “Die Vögelfänger Bin Ich Ja” from The Magic Flute, helping the children engage with classical music through rhythm patterns.

Cooking Club

Children practiced using plastic knives to cut fruit for a fruit salad with yogurt, building independence and motor skills.

Sporty Minis

Tuesday’s session was full of enthusiasm! The children followed instructions beautifully, enhancing their physical coordination.

Preschoolers

This week, our preschoolers engaged in a variety of enriching activities, blending literacy, math, culture, and physical development.

Literacy and Phonics

We read The Runaway Iceberg (逃跑的冰山) in both Mandarin and English, expanding the children’s vocabulary. They practiced recognizing and tracing the letters 'a' and 'b' using Jolly Phonics songs. Parents can support phonics at home by pointing out letters in books and singing phonics songs together.

Mathematics

The children explored 2D shapes by identifying circles and squares in Chinese coins and sorting objects by colour.

Chinese Club & Cultural Learning

We celebrated Chinese New Year by learning traditional songs such as 新年好 (Happy New Year) and 恭喜恭喜 (Congratulations). The children painted red dragons and discovered that fortune cookies are not a Chinese tradition! Parents can extend this learning by making simple paper dragon crafts and discussing different cultures.

Mandarin Vocabulary:

企鹅 (qǐ é) - Penguin
鲸鱼 (jīng yú) - Whale
北极熊 (běi jí xióng) - Polar Bear
雪鸮 (xuě xiāo) - Snowy Owl
冰 (bīng) - Ice
冰山 (bīng shān) - Iceberg
冰屋 (bīng wū) - Igloo
雪 (xuě) - Snow
驯鹿 (xùn lù) - Reindeer
北极狐 (běi jí hú) - Arctic Fox

Physical Development

The children participated in yoga with Miss Molly, choosing poses and engaging in a yoga dance, building strength and flexibility. They also worked on balance and coordination in outdoor sports sessions.

Hygiene & Independence

We focused on brushing teeth after meals, reinforcing the importance of oral care. Parents can support this by setting a toothbrushing routine at home and letting their child practice independence.

Holiday Clubs in the Center of London

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