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Nursery Summer 2 Knowledge Organiser - Ahoy there!

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Nursery Summer 1 Knowledge Organiser - Animals

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Nursery spring 1 Knowledge Organiser - Helping Hands

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Nursery Autumn 2 Knowledge Organiser - World War 2 (1)

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This half term we will have a watery theme including seaside, pirates and journeys. We will read stories and talk about our journeys. These may include holidays and the children's journey to Reception class.  It will be a fun term!

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This half term we will have a watery theme including seaside, pirates and journeys. We will read stories and talk about our journeys. These may include holidays and the children's journey to Reception class.  It will be a fun term!

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Listen to stories and talk about what has happened.

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Talking and having conversations with your child is extemely valuable and allows your child to learn new vocabulary as well as being able to socialise better and talk about their own feelings.

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Play games that involve waiting a short time for your turn, sharing toys.

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Play times with other children, playing alongside others and then beinging to interact and share conversations.

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Inreasing abilty to control emotions such as when having to share or wait for something that they would like.

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Encourage your child to have a go at dressing/undressing independently, doing up buttons, zips and shoes. we will be swimming this term so children need lots of practise.

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Encourage your child to use a variety of materials such as playdough (recipe below), constuction toys, writing and painting tools, sand and water . All of these kind of activites strengthen the muscles in the hands, developing the child's ability to manipulate and control objects.

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Can your child tell you how they are feeling? Can they say how they think someone else might be feeling?

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Understanding and following two step instructionsFor example "Hand your coat up then wash your hands."

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Develop conversation in pretend play scenarios.

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Encourage your child to listen to other people talk. We will pricrisae this each week during PSHE circle time sessions.

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Here you will find overviews of what we do in nursery each half term and some ideas for home learning too.

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Making and playing with dough improves grip strength and coordination

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This super-easy playdough recipe is the perfect way to spend a rainy afternoon inside. It's quick enough to hold a young child's attention and you only need a few storecupboard ingredients.

Little hands can play with the results straightaway, so there's immediate gratification for all involved!

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How to make playdough

Makes 1 coloured ball
Prep 10 minutes
You will need

8 tbsp plain flour

2 tbsp table salt

60ml warm water

food colouring

1 tbsp vegetable oil

Method
1. Mix the flour and salt in a large bowl. In a separate bowl mix together the water, a few drops of food colouring and the oil.

2. Pour the coloured water into the flour mix and bring together with a spoon.

3. Dust a work surface with a little flour and turn out the dough. Knead together for a few minutes to form a smooth, pliable dough. If you want a more intense colour you can work in a few extra drops of food colouring.

4. Store in a plastic sandwich bag (squeeze out the air) in the fridge to keep it fresh. You can make a batch of colours and give away as kids' party bag favours or hold a playdough party for your child's next birthday.
Watch our step-by-step video to see how simple this recipe is:
For inspiration, visit our friends at 5 Minute Fun and discover 5 easy models to make from playdough.

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This super-easy playdough recipe is the perfect way to spend a rainy afternoon inside. It's quick enough to hold a young child's attention and you only need a few storecupboard ingredients. Little hands can play with the results straightaway, so there's immediate gratification for all involved!

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Miss Scholes: Porcupines, Hedgehogs, Tigers and Elephants
s2gscholes@balsall-common.solihull.sch.uk

Mrs Basener: Koalas, Kangaroos, Rabbits and Otters
s2ebasener@balsall-common.solihull.sch.uk

Mrs Cooper: Otters, Seals and Sealions
s2kcooper@balsall-common.solihull.sch.uk