Nursery News

This week was a sad week in Nursery as we said goodbye to Roman, who is 2 years old now and is moving up to the Toddlers. We also had a happy moment when we welcomed Poppy, who is starting this week, into the Tuatara Room.
We had a really busy week and we all enjoyed the sunshine and all of the available outdoor activities. We had heaps of fun.
Our songs are in big demand with the children at the moment. They enjoy doing the actions for the different songs. Some of our parents have requested the words for the Kaimoana song. Please find these below.

Kina - Kina
Wheke - Wheke
Ika - Ika
Tuna - tuna
Pipi - Pipi
Paua - paua
Kaimoana e hi
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Lost Shoes in Preschool

One of the children in Preschool lost his shoes on Tuesday, 11th November. The parents would appreciate it if you could have a look in your child's bag or give us a clue as to where we might find them. They are Tommy Hilfiger white leather sport shoes, with velcro straps and red and blue inserts with a blue interior. See attached photo.

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Toddler Housekeeping

Just a few housekeeping details.

When dressing your child for Bayfield, please ensure that they are dressed in clothing that is able to get paint, gloop, crayons etc on it. Please leave all good clothing for weekends or special events.
Also make sure that EVERYTHING is NAMED. If your child is toilet training, please ensure that they wear pants that are easy to get on and off.
A big thank you to all the parents making sure that your child has a summer hat. Summer is upon us...........(we hope!).

In regards to sunblock. If your child has any skin allergies, please ensure that you provide appropriate sunblock. We don't want any burnt little faces.

Now on to more exciting news.

"Children's Art Calendars and Greeting Cards.
A great xmas present or something beautiful to brighten up a room.
$ 10.00 per art calendar
$ 12.00 per photo calendar
$ 12.00 - all greeting cards

The art calendars are all completed. If you would like to see your child's art, please ask any of the Toddler teachers. There are a few on display on our white board.
If interested in a photo calendar/cards, please follow the instructions on the order form that were in your parent pockets.

Parents, please feel free to have a look at our planning board. (located to the right of the sign in sheet)
Our children are showing great interest in our daily activities, especially science, music and movement and taking responsibility of their own belongings. Please feel free to ask questions or add your own thoughts to our planning board. (Parent's voice)

Special announcement

"Happy Birthday" to Amy Archer and Maxwell Blackmore who both turned 3 this week.
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News From Nursery - Pukeko

Our two new friends in the Pukeko Room, Tamir and Joseph have adjusted well to their new environment. They have been very busy exploring their environment. See them in action - playing alongside other children, who are displaying the virtues of friendliness and enthusiasm while having fun together.
We have been singing this song - "Ten Fat Sausages" all week. The children get very excited when we say "Pop and Bang."

Ten fat sausages sizzling in the pan
One went pop and the other went bang.
Then there were eight fat sausages sizzling in the pan
One went pop..........
Then there were six fat sausages.........
One went pop...........
Then there were four fat sausages........
One went pop..........
Then there were two fat sausages........
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Do you Know about our object basket?

This is just a quick reminder notice about the "Object Basket". This is a fun activity that we have in place where we go through the letters of the alphabet in order, a different one each week. Each week the children are encouraged to bring a named object in that starts with the letter of the week. We go through the basket every day and the children learn a lot about letters, their formation and how they are used in words that they know. We also incorporate our cooking sessions each week on different days of the week where the children cook something that also starts with the letter of the week. This letter can be found on our calendar on the blog site and on the white board in Preschool.

We have found that our hungry friends like to try the food placed in the basket sometimes, so we do encourage you to bring in non edible objects please.

Thank you

Karen and the Preschool team of teachers.

Toddlers blog for the week

Some of you may know that Ivy and Patrick started in Preschool last week. We had another new boy called Ryder who started in our room last week. WELCOME RYDER and his family to Toddlers. This week we did lots of exercises inside on the mat while it was raining such as crawling, jumping, running and hopping. We had fun outside when it stopped raining. We also paid a visit to the Nursery playground to have a turn on their new climbing equipment. Some of the children enjoyed getting on the bikes to race around the playground.

Pukeko Musicians

A big welcome to Joseph and Tamir, who have been settling in the Pukeko Room this week. Both are doing really well and are happily exploring their new environment.

"Music and Movement in the Pukeko Room"
Today was music time to 'Hi Five'. As soon as the musical instrument basket was placed on the floor, the race was on! Children eagerly crawled over to choose an instrument to play. Jack, Lavi, Alfie, Brooke, Tamir and Denver banged, tapped, shook, wiggled and swayed to the 'Hi Five' c.d. Even little Joseph joined in by shaking a small maraca.
All the children showed the virtue of enthusiasm and unity.
See attached photos.
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Play Today

You say you love your children,
And are concerned they learn today?
So am I - that's why I'm providing
A variety of kinds of play.

You're asking me the value
Of blocks and other such play?
Your children are solving problems
They will use that skill everyday.

You're asking what's the value
Of having your children play?
Your daughter's creating a tower;
She may be a builder someday.

You're saying you don't want your son
To play in that "sissy" way?
He's learning to cuddle a doll;
He may be a father someday.

You're questioning the interest centres;
They just look like useless play?
Your children are making choices;
They'll be on their own someday.

You're worried your children aren't learning;
And later they'll have to pay?
They're learning a pattern for learning;
For they'll be learners always.

Leila P Fagg.

Erin Leaving

Dear Parents

We are sorry to tell you that Erin (one of our regular relievers) has to leave due to personal reasons. We are sad to lose Erin but may see her back one day when she finishes her qualification. Erin mostly worked in the Weka (Preschool) room.

Toddler's Animal Day

Such a fantastic day! The children dressed up for this occasion and we even had a bouncy castle for a couple of hours. The toddlers had such a wonderful time in the preschool playground, especially bouncing around and climbing on the bouncy castle. In the end, when it was time to go, some of the children were not keen to leave the area, but we must admit, most of the children were quite tired from their morning with all the excitement they had had .
See attached photos
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