by Tom Walbrin | Dec 17, 2025 | The Limes Nursery School
The children in Green Class have been mark making in the foam! We made different marks and shapes using our hands and fingers, exploring the sensory properties of the foam whilst experimenting with different movements and patterns. This tactile experience supports...
by Tom Walbrin | Dec 12, 2025 | The Limes Nursery School
This week in Green Room we have focused upon large-scale mark making, encouraging gross motor movements and supporting children to ascribe meaning to the marks they make. This approach helps children develop the physical control and understanding that marks can...
by Tom Walbrin | Dec 12, 2025 | The Limes Nursery School
This week, we have been busy practising our songs for the performance next week, building confidence and teamwork as we rehearse together. We have also been thinking about our feelings and how we are feeling throughout the day, developing emotional literacy and...
by Tom Walbrin | Dec 12, 2025 | The Limes Nursery School
We have been preparing for our Christmas parties next week by making party crowns, creating our own festive headwear whilst developing creativity and fine motor skills through decorating and construction. The children have been exploring Christmas materials in our...
by Tom Walbrin | Dec 5, 2025 | The Limes Nursery School
Lots of lovely things have been happening in Willow this week at The Limes! Following the children’s interest in bridges, our core book is now “The Three Billy Goats Gruff.” The children have loved acting it out with small world toys and recreating...
by Tom Walbrin | Dec 2, 2025 | News, Rosemary Nursery School, St Werburgh’s Park Nursery School, The Limes Nursery School
On Friday, staff met from across all three nursery school sites to attend training led by Pete Moorhouse on Clay! Staff had an opportunity to learn more about how we can use clay with children in a variety of different ways and the benefits of doing this. We explored...
