Nursery 2020 - 2021

Miss Bunting

Welcome to Nursery!

Welcome to the Nursery Class at Mersey Vale!

This page will allow us to share information about:

class news,
what we are learning
important reminders
home-school activities and home learning support
links to useful information and documents
… and lots more!

Watch this space for the latest news, updates and information.

Please ensure that you have joined Class Dojo as regular updates will be shared here via Class Story and separate messages to support communication further.

There is a lot of information for parents on this Nursery Class page re: curriculum and suggestions for supporting learning at home.

If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to ask on arrival/ collection and/ or message via Class Dojo.

Thank you for your support.

Nursery Staff Team
Miss Bunting (Class Teacher), Miss Lansdale (Nursery Nurse), Mrs Daniels, Miss Jilani (Teaching Assistants/ Lunch time Support), Mrs Naeem (Bilingual Support Assistant)

N.B: There is a lot of information on the EYFS Information tab located in Parents section. Please visit this page to view other documents.

Nursery Letter

http://www.merseyvale.stockport.sch.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Nursery-Letter-2020-commitment-updated.docx

Nursery Powerpoint

http://www.merseyvale.stockport.sch.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/NURSERY-POWERPOINT-2020.ppt

Please see Class Dojo for regular updates.

There are some lovely books here to share at home together. Happy Reading!

https://www.worldbookday.com/share-a-story-corner/

'We Are Readers Week' - week begninning Monday 12th April 2021

Please could send a photo of your child enjoying a favourite book (via class dojo messaging or add to your child's portfolio) We are creating a display in our classroom to showcase our early reading skills, enjoyment and engagement with books and reading.

News Just In!

Settling in well on return to Nursery!

Fantastic 'book time' sessions

Positive play and interaction in small groups - reconnecting and learning together

Lots of physical activity and use of outdoor equipment: running, jumping, hopping, balancing, rolling, sliding and climbing

Beautiful creative work - creating colourful flowers for cards and love hearts (using a range of creative and fine motor skills)

Marvellous mark making - drawing and writing for different purposes

Developing self-confidence and self-esteem - trying new things!

As and when required, please see Home Learning section (top of page) including links and suggestions for home learning and information sent via class dojo and text messaging:-)

Recent pupil voice:

“I love this story!”

“I can do it all by myself now!”

“I can do it now (put on own coat and do zip).”

“Sharing is caring.”

"This is fun!" (Parachute games)

Recent parent/ carer voice:

“He is really looking forward to coming back to Nursery.”

“She talks about it (nursery) at home.”

"He loves school."

“I have noticed a big difference with his talking at home.”

“Thank you for everything you have done for him. We can’t believe how much he is talking at home.”

“Become more confident since coming here.”

"She is really happy coming to nursery. Thank you for all you are doing to make it so much fun."

"Thank you for all the activities you have provided on Class Dojo."

Highlights:

Book time sessions – We are developing our early reading skills, interest and enjoyment of books.

Role Play Areas promote speaking and listening, communication, peer relationships and interaction

Circle time activities – Children are becoming more able to express how they are feeling and why

Personal, social and emotional development – Adjusting to nursery life after lockdown and welcoming and supporting new friends who have joined our class

Check our Class Dojo page for updates and home learning activities via Portfolio. Share photos sent of your child learning and encourage them to talk about what they were doing and recall their learning. Please send photos or messages to share and celebrate your child's efforts and achievements.

Examples of Positive Parent Partnership: