This week in nursery, we have been learning about Remembrance Day and exploring the significance of the poppy as a symbol of remembrance. The children took part in a variety of creative and sensory activities, including drawing poppies with pencils and crayons, which are now proudly displayed on our classroom wall, and painting large, vibrant poppy pictures. We made red playdough together, which the children used to shape and mould their own poppies, supporting fine motor development and imaginative play. In our outdoor area, we planted poppy seeds in large pots and placed them in the greenhouse, where the children are excited to care for them and watch them grow. We also read the book Hello Poppy, which helped the children understand the meaning behind the poppy and sparked thoughtful conversations about remembrance. On Wednesday, we celebrated Guy Fawkes Night by creating colourful firework pictures using different painting techniques. We also took part in the Squiggle While You Wiggle pre-writing programme, combining movement and mark-making to support early writing skills in a fun and active way. We also took part in the Squiggle While You Wiggle pre-writing programme, combining movement and mark-making to support early writing skills in a fun and active way. In maths, some children explored sorting activities using everyday objects, while others counted beats as they performed actions—developing their number sense and rhythm through movement.
Article 1: Everyone, under 18, has the rights of the UN Convention.
Article 2: All children have rights. No child should be treated unfairly.
Article 28: You have the right to a good quality education. You should be encouraged to go to school to the highest level you can.
