Welcome to all our new friends at Elmtree Nursery!

This half term, we’re diving into the joyful theme of Celebrations! We’ll be exploring all kinds of special occasions—like birthdays, bonfire night, and other important events that matter to us and our community. It’s a lovely way for children to learn about themselves and others while having lots of fun.
We’ll be getting creative with:
•     Colourful bonfire night pictures
•     Thoughtful poppy crafts for Remembrance Day
•     Sparkly props for our Christmas show
Children will be using all sorts of materials—paint, fabric, glitter, and more—to bring their ideas to life. These activities help build fine motor skills and encourage imagination and teamwork.
To support pretend play and help children understand how we celebrate, our home corner will become a Birthday Party zone! With party hats, pretend cakes, decorations, and gift boxes, children can role-play, share stories, and enjoy celebrating together.
We’re also excited to start our "Tuning into Sounds" phonics sessions. Children will explore the first sounds in words—starting with S, A, T, P, I, N—through games, songs, and playful activities. It’s a great way to build early reading skills while having fun.
We’re looking forward to a half term filled with creativity, connection, and lots of celebration!