Nursery- Spring ROARSOME dinosaurs.

This half term, Nursery was excited to share all the wonderful activities that were planned for the coming weeks. To begin, the children learned about the Lunar New Year celebration and explored how it is celebrated around the world. As the season moved towards Spring, they also learned about growing and planting, with opportunities to explore new life and observe seasonal changes.

The children then dived into the exciting world of dinosaurs, discovering these fascinating prehistoric creatures. Through imaginative play and simple research activities, their curiosity was sparked as they explored the prehistoric world. Finally, Nursery celebrated World Book Day with a range of fun activities designed to inspire a love of reading and storytelling.

What The Student Says

'' I loved a T REX.''

''They have big teeth.''

''The rat was mean and pushed cats.''

''T Rex eats meat and dinosaurs.''

''I liked making fossil poo.''

''The flowers grow in Spring and baby lambs.''

What knowledge and skills have been developed?

  • To be able to identify different types of dinosaurs (Triceratops, Diplodocus, Pterodactyl,
    T-rex).
  • To Understand the features of the different
    dinosaurs.
  • To Understand that some dinosaurs were
    vegetarians and some dinosaurs ate meat.
  • To learn what it means to be a vegetarian.
  • To be able to discuss what fossils are, talk
    about what they look like, and make my
    own fossil.
  • To learn all about the season of Spring.
  • To enjoy reading for pleasure and introducing new authors and stories to the children.
  • Understand that dinosaurs were alive a long time ago and they are now extinct.
  • To begin to plant seeds to observe what happens when they grow.
  • To continue to deepen my understanding of rhyming words.
  • To continue to develop my subitising skills.
  • To develop an understanding that the last
    number I counted is the amount.

What the Teacher says

I have thoroughly enjoyed teaching this half term. The children came in with excellent prior knowledge about dinosaurs, which made the topic even more engaging and enjoyable—they were truly hooked from the start. It has been wonderful to see them create their own fossils and plant their very own dinosaur garden. Well done, Nursery! - Mrs Haigh

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