Early Years
Outdoor learning in the sunshine!
Mrs King took advantage of the beautiful weather this week to hold her lessons outside. It’s been such a pleasure to see the children enjoying the lovely new outdoor area at Little Elmhurst Nursery.
Little Elmhurst is Open!
Little Elmhurst is open! After months of hard work by Mrs King and her team, we are delighted to celebrate the opening of our new Nursery for children aged 6 months – 3 years. We have already welcomed some new children to the Nursery this week and more will be joining us over the coming…
Reception Visits Gatton Park
Reception Trip to Gatton Park Our Reception class enjoyed a wonderful trip to Gatton Park on Tuesday. The workshop and activities were all based on The Very Hungry Caterpillar and the children excelled themselves with their hunting, ordering and understanding the life cycle of the butterfly. We explored the beautiful grounds and in glorious…
Author Laura Henry-Allain MBE visits Elmhurst
We returned from half term to a varied week of activity with acclaimed author Laura Henry-Allain MBE, who visited children in Nursery, Y1 and Y2 to share her stories and passion for writing them. The visit, funded by the EFA, had children captivated – demonstrating the power of well chosen words.
Nativity is a Festive Treat
There is nothing more festive than our younger children’s nativity performances and this year the production was a real treat for the audience. With a cleverly written script, Y2 excelled as the narrators in the piece. Supported by an engaging Y1 cast who supplied Inn Keepers, Shepherds, Wise Men, Angel Gabriel and the star, the…
Parents join their children for EYFS Maths Workshop
We were delighted to see parents join their children at the EYFS Maths Workshop earlier this week, especially as the second part of the workshop provided parents with a really valuable opportunity to work with their child on actual activities. Many subsequently downloaded the White Rose app for one minute maths specifically for subitising. “A…
It’s been a busy week for our youngest pupils!
Our youngest pupils enjoyed a busy week making Diwali cards, buddy reading and taking part in some fun maths activities. We wish all our families a very happy Diwali.
Reception Bakes Bread!
Reception finished off their week of The Little Red Hen story and harvest by making their own bread. They helped to measure the ingredients, learnt how to knead dough and observed the difference in size after proving and adding yeast. They also learnt about the importance of hand washing and hygiene. They really enjoyed eating…
ICT for Little Elms
This week our Little Elms were back to school and wasted no time jumping straight into their learning. During their ICT class, they eagerly explored new skills using laptops, from interactive games to basic keyboard practice. It’s wonderful to see them so excited and confident with technology, setting a strong foundation for their future learning….
Little Elms Expands
“The new nursery room has provided a lovely and calming space for the children” Little Elms is excited to announce the opening of an additional room designed to accommodate the growing demand for nursery placements. This new space is thoughtfully crafted to enhance sensory play, featuring an array of wooden toys and equipment that stimulate…
