Our Week in Nursery – Nature, Mark Making and All About Us!

This week, our children have been exploring the wonders of autumn through our Panda Bear, Panda Bear activities. We enjoyed getting outdoors, discovering nature and expressing our creativity through a variety of exciting mark-making activities.

Nature Bracelets

We went on a lovely Autumn walk to our big playground, where we looked carefully at the natural treasures around us. The children collected beautiful Autumn leaves and used them to decorate their very own nature bracelets. We talked about what we could see and find, exploring the different colours, shapes and textures of the leaves. The children loved creating something special using the natural materials they had discovered!

Big Mark Making

We explored big mark making using large sheets of paper and a variety of mark-making tools. The children lay on their tummies as they practised making lines, circles and different marks, developing their pencil control and early writing skills. Although we set out to explore different patterns and shapes, many of the children were inspired to draw pictures of their families! It was lovely to see them expressing their own ideas and sharing what was important to them through their drawings.

All About Me – Self-Portraits

We also became little artists as we created our own self-portraits! Using small mirrors, the children looked closely at their reflections and explored their individual facial features. They thought about what they could see, including their eyes, nose and mouth, before drawing their own faces. This activity encouraged the children to notice similarities and differences, develop their observation skills and express their growing understanding of themselves.

Throughout the week, the children have been developing their communication, fine motor skills, creativity and confidence as they explored the world around them. We are so proud of their curiosity, imagination and the wonderful ideas they shared!

Well done, everyone, for another lovely week of learning and exploring!