Children in Yellow Room at St Werburgh’s Park Nursery School have been busy spending time in the allotment this week, taking on the important role of caring for the plants. They have been watering, pulling out weeds, and carefully looking to see which vegetables are ready to harvest. These hands on experiences have given children the chance to develop their understanding of growth and change, while building responsibility and confidence as they work together outdoors.
As part of this learning, children have been talking about how to look after nature. They have explored why it is important not to pick fruit before it is ready, and what plants need to stay healthy and continue growing. These conversations have supported children’s communication and language skills, encouraging them to share ideas, ask questions and think about the world around them.
Children have also been making links to their own experiences, discussing the gardens they have at home and what they notice on their journeys to nursery. Talking about the trees and flowers they see has helped children to deepen their understanding of the natural environment, while building connections between home and nursery life.
At St Werburgh’s Park Nursery School, opportunities like this support children’s curiosity about the natural world, helping them to develop care and respect for their environment while learning through meaningful, real life experiences.
