Nursery- On the Farm

This half term we have been learning all about farms and farm animals. It has been wonderful to see the children to explore farm life through hands-on experiences and engaging activities across all areas of learning.

One of the highlights of this topic was our fantastic trip to Swithens Farm. The children had a brilliant time going on a tractor ride, having a guided tour of the farm, feeding the animals, and finishing the day with lots of fun in the park. The experience really helped bring our learning to life!

Back in the classroom, we’ve been exploring both fiction and non-fiction books about farm life. One of our favourite stories has been ‘What the Ladybird Heard’ by Julia Donaldson. The children loved the story and used it as a stimulus to create their own maps, practicing their fabulous drawing skills.

We’ve also been learning the song ‘Old MacDonald Had a Farm’ and recorded our own green screen video performance—the children had so much fun singing and seeing themselves on screen!

Additionally, we have been learning about what grows on a farm and using our observational drawing skills to draw pictures of the different vegetables that grow. We have been carefully looking at their shapes, colours, and textures. We’ve also enjoyed using small world resources to create our very own farmyard scenes, helping to develop storytelling, language, and imaginative play.

What The Student Says

"I see a baby piglet on the farm."- Nursery Child
"We went to a farm. We sang riding along on Tony's Tractor."- Nursery Child
"Look, I have 4 cows, Lanky Len and Hefty Hugh are going to steal them."- Nursery Child
"I don't like eating carrots. It has some stripes on it."- Nursery child
"You have to go round the duck pond and then the cross is where the cow is."- Nursery Child

What knowledge and skills have been developed?

Developing new vocabulary related to farm life and animals
Listening to and recalling information from stories and farm visits
Asking and answering questions with increasing confidence
Engaging with fiction and non-fiction texts
Understanding story structure and sequencing events
Creating maps inspired by a story
Learning about farm animals and where food comes from
Exploring the natural world through observation and discussion
Singing and performing ‘Old MacDonald Had a Farm’
Creating small world farm scenes using imagination and storytelling
Making observational drawings of vegetables
Building confidence through new experiences
Taking turns and sharing during group activities

What the Teacher says

It has been such a joy to see the children fully engaged in our 'On the Farm' topic this half term. They have shown curiosity, enthusiasm, and confidence as they explored new ideas through stories, imaginative play, and hands-on experiences. Our trip to Swithens Farm was a particular highlight, and it was wonderful to see how much the children remembered and talked about afterwards. They’ve loved learning new songs, creating their own farm maps, and investigating vegetables through drawing. I’m so proud of how each child has contributed and developed their understanding of life on the farm in such a fun and meaningful way.

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Deputy Headteacher: Miss Taylor
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