Parents Newsletter October 2017 - Stepping Stones …€¦ · · 2017-10-30Contact Details...
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Contact Details Stepping stones nursery 0121 748 6666 [email protected] Parents Newsletter October 2017 Environmental Stimulation – Children will benefit from having the environment as their third teacher. Art will be at children’s eye level. The emphasis will be on using natural materials that can be used in more than one way to encourage an interest in the natural world and exploration. Community and Parental Involvement – Children benefit in being equal partners with, parents and teachers in the learning process. This gives children the power to direct their learning and grow their creativity but most of all practitioners & parents will listen, observe, document and encourage the children in whatever it is they are interested in doing Children’s learning will be visually documented- Practitioners will take pictures, save all the children’s work (such as drawings, crafts, works of art) and observations, these will be displayed within their individual base rooms. By displaying these in a visual way the children, practitioners and parents can follow the individual progress of the children. “Hundred Languages” of Expression – Children benefit from using many “languages” to express themselves... The languages include writing, building, sculpting, and dramatic play. Children develop skills and problem-solving ability through hands-on practice. We would like to invite all parents to pop into the nursery to experience our new environment and see how your children are learning & developing with the different natural resources. Changes to the Nursery Environment Over the next few weeks you will see changes within the nursery environment. We will be implementing natural resources and more neutral colours with our tables & storage shelves. Our Children will be able to explore and discover in a supportive and rich environment where the children’s interests helped to determine their learning and development.
Transcript of Parents Newsletter October 2017 - Stepping Stones …€¦ · · 2017-10-30Contact Details...
Contact Details
Stepping stones nursery
0121 748 6666
Parents Newsletter
October 2017
Environmental Stimulation – Children will benefit from having the environment as their
third teacher. Art will be at children’s eye level. The emphasis will be on using natural materials that can be used in more than one way to encourage an interest in the natural
world and exploration.
Community and Parental Involvement – Children benefit in being equal partners with, parents and
teachers in the learning process. This gives children the power to direct their learning and grow their creativity
but most of all practitioners & parents will listen, observe, document and encourage the children in
whatever it is they are interested in doing
Children’s learning will be visually documented- Practitioners will take pictures, save all the children’s
work (such as drawings, crafts, works of art) and observations, these will be displayed within their
individual base rooms. By displaying these in a visual way the children, practitioners and parents can follow
the individual progress of the children.
“Hundred Languages” of Expression – Children benefit from using many
“languages” to express themselves... The languages include writing, building,
sculpting, and dramatic play. Children develop skills and problem-solving ability
through hands-on practice.
We would like to invite all parents to pop
into the nursery to experience our new
environment and see how your children are
learning & developing with the different
natural resources.
Changes to the Nursery Environment
Over the next few weeks you will see changes within the nursery environment. We will be implementing natural resources and more neutral colours with our tables &
storage shelves. Our Children will be able to explore and discover in a supportive and rich environment
where the children’s interests helped to determine their learning and development.
Contact Details
Stepping stones nursery
0121 748 6666
A very Happy Birthday to the following children
Pre-School Scarlett Nehan Mohid
Maryam Connie Connor
Arun
Dates for your Diaries
1st Black History Month
1st Grandparents Day
2nd Grandparents stay & Play 10.00-11.00
16th Parents Evening
19th Diwali
20th Funded children only break up for half term to return on 30th October
Halloween Stay & Play 2.30-4.00
Parents Evening
The nursery will be holding its first Parents
Evening of the new term on
Monday 16th October 2017
This is a great opportunity for you to discuss your child’s development as well as to get to know your child's key worker. Please see a member of staff among your child's base
room to book an appointment.
Black History Month
1st October - 31st October
Throughout the month the children will be learning all about the different
famous icons. Hazel our wonderful cook will also
prepare a special lunch for the children on Friday 20th October to
celebrate Black History Month
Grandparents Stay & Play
The nursery will be holding a special Stay & Play to
celebrate our Grandparents on
Monday 2nd October From 10.00 till 11.00
There will be lots of different activities for you to do
throughout the nursery including:-
Bingo! Making Hand Puppets Cupcake Decorating
And many more!!
Halloween Stay & Play Party
To celebrate Halloween we will be having a spooky Halloween party in the afternoon on
Tuesday 31st October
From 2.30-4pm.
There will be a range of exciting activities for the children to enjoy throughout the nursery.
Diwali- Thursday 19th October
The Nursery will be celebrating Diwali this month by creating lanterns to celebrate the
‘festival of light’ and creating fire work pictures will colourful materials.
Happy Diwali!
