We have all had a yummy morning making our pancakes!
Here are some photographs of our sticky, mucky pup toddlers getting stuck in...
Next up to get messy and creative with their pancakes were our Early Learners #likesanddislikes
The Reception children enjoyed helping one another to make their pancakes and then discussed the different flavours and textures #trysomethingnew
If you are having pancakes at home send in some photographs, we'd love to see all the different flavours you enjoy :-)
December is here and we are all getting very excited here at Kalgarth Grange!
We have a very busy month ahead... we will be making Christmas decorations, going on a Christmas visit to Stockley Farm, taking part in the Reindeer Run for St Rocco's, and we will be getting a very special visit from Santa himself!!
December is shaping up to be a very exciting time and everyone at Kalgarth Grange would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a very Happy Christmas!
So today we said a temporary goodbye to Jane Bedford as she goes off to enjoy some relaxation before baby Brady makes an appearance!
We hope you enjoyed your treasure hunt to find your Mummy Survival Kit Jane! We will miss you lots and wish you lots of luck and love. đ
This morning our reception class put on a talent show for the whole nursery to see!
The children had lots of fun showing us their hidden talents and we all enjoyed watching the children perform especially for us.
Today at nursery we have been trying different flavoured ice cream as part of our ice cream flavour tasting day.
What's your favourite?
We have also participated in ice cream related activities throughout the day.
We have had a very busy month at Kalgarth Grange! Â
At the beginning of March we took part in World Book Day. All the children and staff made a big effort and everyone looked fantastic in their outfits. Â
We also took part in Sports Relief and held a cake competition to raise money for this fantastic cause. Just take a look at the photos below to see the amazing cakes that were entered. We certainly seem to have some Mary Berrys in our midst!
We also had an Easter Bonnet parade and competition. All the bonnets were brilliant and it made it very hard to choose a winner!
At Kalgarth we understand how hard it can be to leave your child for the first time and head off back to work. That is why our settling in sessions are so important for you and for your child.
We offer three sessions before your child starts at nursery; the first is an one hour session with a member of staff who will take you through the necessary paperwork including your childâs current routine, consent forms and initial assessments; as your input into your childâs education is of vital importance to us. This session also gives you the opportunity to browse our policies and procedures that we currently have in place and ask any questions you may have, offering you all the reassurance you need.
The second session allows you to leave your child for the two hour duration. It isnât compulsory for you to do this and is only if you feel comfortable. We have cameras in our rooms so if you decided that you wanted to see how they would cope without you but not leave the setting then you can come and sit in our reception area and see how your little one gets on.
Our last session allows your child to stay for a morning session or an afternoon of your choosing where your child will stay for a longer period of time. Â Allowing them chance to explore our stimulating environments helps your child to build confidence to try new activities and adapt to different transitions that they may not have experienced before. Â It is also a great opportunity for them to build positive relationships with the staff that will care for them. Â
Through the settling in process we support the parent as much as we can through different methods. The settling in period is not just your initial sessions, this goes on until your child is settled into nursery. As your child begins their new journey we like to start your day by creating a little bag full of surprises for your first day without your little one. On their first day we create a âFirst Day Packâ which consists of a first day sheet which tells you exactly what your child has been up to including pictures, names of children they have interacted with and the staff that have looked after them on their first day. We also create a keyring of your child as a keepsake of their transition from home to nursery life.
Our First Day Pack
During this period our staff are always here to support and assist you. We can email pictures of your child throughout the day of them playing and make courtesy calls to let you know how your child is getting on to put your mind at rest (at least for a little bit!). At collection time we ensure to give you a thorough handover and you will be able to ask any questions.
This support is continued throughout your childâs time at nursery as they transition into each room through our established parent partnerships.
As part of our monthly events the children (and staff) at Kalgarth came dressed as their favourite story characters and participated in story themed activities for the day. Reading stories to your children is very beneficial to their learning and growth. For all ages of children a story can enhance different aspects of their development.
In our Baby Room (0-1yrs), the children can look at familiar images in the books alongside a familiar adult, building on their literacy skills and their personal social and emotional development e.g. âEnjoys looking at books and other printed material with familiar peopleâ (EYFS).
Toddler aged children (1-2yrs) will start to show more of an interest and may have a favourite. At this age the children will also start to develop their communication and language skills by pointing at familiar pictures and using single words. As the child grows, so does their learning.
Between the ages of 2-3yrs (Our Early Learner Room) the learning can be extended further from reading as the children have more understanding. Their communication skills (speaking) will be extended further by asking a variety of questions, using simple sentences and using word endings. A child will also learn to understand the story and identify what is happening. Â At this age a child can express their own preferences and be able to select which story they would like to read.
Our Reception children (3-5yrs) loved the opportunity to dress in their favorite costumes. Not only will reading develop their literacy, communication and personal, social and emotional skills, it also brings to life their imagination. The children are able to act out special parts of the stories with their friends and create imaginary play through their interests, which similarly will build their self-esteem and self-confidence which we all know is very important.
So why not tell your child a story and then they can tell you theirs :)
We would like to wish everyone a Happy Easter!
All the children had a great time at our Easter Bonnet Parade. All of the entries were fantastic and we are so proud of the efforts that the children have put in! We had a surprise visit from the Easter Bunny who left a little treat for all of the children.
We would also like to say a huge thank you to all of our Reception children and families for taking part in our boiled egg decorating competition. We were overwhelmed by all your effort and creativity!
Our Reception Class have enjoyed a trip on the minibus to visit a book shop, buying new books for them to enjoy in the classroom, promoting their communication and language development.
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The ice cream man came to visit today! Everybody enjoyed getting very messy with their ice creams!
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