Beautiful shadows in Derry!

Today I added squared paper and pens to the maths area...a great achievement for this nursery child and a real confidence boost for her. Makes volunteering Manor Wood Foundation Stage Unit so rewarding!

The tree has evolved further as many children have visited to add their mark. Today 2 nursery ch decided to wrap more wool and wire around the branches. The focus and concentration was incredible. #EYFS #Atelier #collaborativeart #wrapping #finemotor #nurseryart

The 100 languages. Children working in the Atelier today, able to choose how to express themselves. The quiet creative focus is joyful. #eyfs #agency #100languages #reggioemilia #painting #creativity #atelier

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E explored patterns of 4 ...'there's 20! I'm 4 you know!' Love her confident recording of her pattern!

Simple but effective in provoking many different mathematical conversations in nursery this morning! Manor Wood Foundation Stage Unit

Nursery ch Manor Wood Foundation Stage Unit loved doing ob drawing of spring flowers today. M noticed tiny details inside the tulip flower and added them to her work. Together, we found out what they were called. Lots of talk and discovery!

I showed the ch how pastels could be used sideways. N created this...'it's a treasure map! The red is lava, the light blue is shallow water, the dark blue is deep water...where monsters live. The little coloured bits don't mean anything!' Manor Wood Foundation Stage Unit

Cornish greens and Cornish seas this afternoon near Newlyn...so beautiful

We tried tracing paper with the Gelli plate. The ch were amazed as they watched their art transfer onto it. We also layered new colours on last week's creations! Lots still to discover and experiments to come!

The joy of introducing the children to gelli plate printing this morning Manor Wood Foundation Stage Unit ! This is the work of I, who recently turned 3. So amazing to watch his confidence, skill and sheer enjoyment during his 4 attempts!

A half day of HMI training wasn’t enough, two weeks of HMI training isn’t enough. Only making the system fair, consistent, transparent and accountable will be enough.
#rememberingruth #shinealight #ruthperry

Merry Christmas everyone!

Just listen to this beautiful #performance ! My #intergenerational #choir sounding absolutely wonderful. The #joy , #smiles and #connections between everyone from 3-93 years is perfect. #Music brings us #together . Belong Villages Ready Generations The Nursery In Belong Hoole Church of England Primary School

This was A's favourite page. He was especially interested in how many elephants there were. We explored what 3 could look like and he drew them, adding 2 tusks for each. '2 & 2 &2 tusks!' Soon other nursery ch got involved! Manor Wood Foundation Stage Unit

Mixing their own shades of green to paint their recycled cardboard Christmas tree. The ch collected leaves from the garden for reference.
'It's so gloopy!' L 'Then you need to add a little more water.' F
Inspired by the colour mixing the ch did with Maeve Birdsall last week!

Snow angels. F was not entirely satisfied with her outline and decided to add some more detail. #EYFS #outdoorlearning #winter #play

Happiness and friendship! #EYFS #outdoorlearning #snow

The children created their own colours and used them for this beautiful communal artwork. Manor Wood Foundation Stage Unit