Wonder, Believe, Shine & Achieve - Welcome to Nursery!
Summer 2: We Are Earth Protectors!
This half term, our Nursery children will become Earth Protectors, exploring how people, animals, and the environment are cared for by the important jobs within our community.
We will learn about a range of people who help us, including doctors, nurses, teachers, police officers, firefighters, vets, and recycling workers. We are looking forward to welcoming parents and family members into Nursery to share their own jobs and explain how they help others. These experiences will inspire our role-play areas, where children can take on different roles, solve problems, and develop their imagination through meaningful play.
As part of our learning about keeping ourselves and others safe, we will explore road safety and learn about the important role of the lollipop person in helping us cross the road safely.
We will also think about how we can care for our planet. As summer approaches and many families begin to think about holidays, we will discuss ways to look after our beaches, parks, and local environment. Through stories, discussions, and practical activities, children will learn how small actions can make a big difference to the world around them.
Mathematics
In Maths, we will continue developing our understanding of numbers by exploring:
• Number composition
• One more and one less
• Numbers before and after
• Problem-solving activities
We will also spend time consolidating and celebrating all the mathematical learning we have achieved throughout the year.
Creative Arts
In Art, we will be inspired by the work of John Dahlsen, an artist who creates beautiful artwork using recycled materials collected from beaches and coastlines. Children will explore his work before creating their own sustainability-inspired artwork using recycled materials, helping them understand how creativity can support caring for our environment.
Our Learning Through Play
Throughout the half term, children will:
• Take part in exciting role-play linked to community jobs
• Develop communication and language skills through discussions and storytelling
• Solve problems and work collaboratively with friends
• Learn how to care for animals, people, and the environment
• Build confidence, independence, and curiosity as they prepare for their next stage of learning
We are looking forward to an exciting half term filled with exploration, creativity, and opportunities for children to discover how they can make a positive difference in the world around them.