Sunflowers nursery
WELCOME to Sunflowers Nursery
Hello, my name is Mrs Povey and I am the Assistant Head of Lower School and Year 1 class teacher at Staines Prep.
Welcome to Petals! Whether you are new to our school or you’re continuing your journey here, we’re delighted to have you and look forward to a fantastic year of learning and fun.
It is ok if you feel a little bit nervous because many children do when they begin something new. We’ll be here to help you feel happy, safe and ready to explore.
There are many exciting activities waiting for you, including meeting new friends, singing songs, playing games and discovering new skills. The Nursery team are really looking forward to meeting you and helping you enjoy every day.
I’m excited to see how you grow, learn, and have fun this year.
Warm wishes, Mrs Povey
MEET THEteam
On your first day, a member of the Nursery team will meet you at the gate. They will be wearing a badge with their photo. After saying hello with a big smile, they will walk with you into the nursery.
They will show you your name label, your tray for your snack box, your peg for your coat and where to put your water bottle.
Next, you will go into the discovery room and have fun playing with lots of exciting toys.
When your teacher shakes the tambourine, it is time to sit on the carpet and hear all about the fun things planned for your day.
Mrs Shokar Nursery Practitioner
Practitioner
Practitioner
Mrs Archer Senior Nursery
Mrs Humphrey Nursery
Mrs Coombes Nursery Practitioner
Mrs Upjohn Nursery Practitioner
Mrs Sewell Nursery Teacher
Petals
NURSERY d y
PETALS (3-4 Years)
Arrive - 8.30-8.50am
Children settle in and go to the discovery room to play with a range of toys.
Morning Carpet Time - 8:50am
Register
Topic introduction
Days, months, number & sound of the week
Visual timetable
Daily Activities
Rolling snack: 9:30–10:30am & 2:00–3:00pm
Phonics: 11:00am
Maths input
Outdoor learning
Lunch: 11:30am (in Lunch Hall)
Circle time: 3:15pm
Weekly Activities
Forest School
Music & singing
Cooking
NURSERY DAYtimings
Arrival
8.30-8.50am
Registration& CarpetTime 850am
LearningActivities 9.15am
GroupTime 11.00am
LunchTime 11.30am
HomeTimefor morningonlychildren 12.30pm
nackTime(rolling) 200-300pm
SnackTime(rolling) 9.30-10.30am
LearningActivities
GroupTimeStoryandSinging 315pm
HomeTime 4.00pm
PREPARING for your first day
I can try to:
Put on my own coat
Put on my shoes (and try fastenings like Velcro)
Use the toilet on my own and wash my hands after
Eat by myself using a spoon or fork
Open my lunchbox or snack container
Tidy up toys when I have finished playing
Take turns and share with friends
Use my words to ask for help
Join in with songs, stories, and activities
What you need for your first day:
All you need for your first day is your rucksack, water bottle, spare clothes and a healthy snack. You will need an afternoon snack if you are staying all day.
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