LEARNING MAKATON AT BELLWOOD
February 09 2020
Makaton is a language programme that uses symbols, signs and speech to enable people to communicate. It supports the development of essential skills attention, listening, memory and expression. Using Makaton takes away the frustrations and anxieties of the challenges for individuals who are unable or have difficulty with speech. At Bellwood all children are being introduced to Makaton. We will have a new song and new signs to learn every month. We would like to invite you all to practice these signs at home
FOREST KINDERGARTEN THURSDAY CLASS
January 08 2020
Children from Bellwood attended an 8-week block session of Forest Kindergarten on a Thursday where they spent time in an outdoor environment using natural materials to create and problem solve with. The group took part in a range of experiences such as mud slides, using their imagination to create their own pictures using sticks, leaves and ribbon. We also went on adventure walks where they met two dogs called ‘Bumble’ and ‘Kenzo’. The children thoroughly enjoyed meeting the dogs and were excited to come back to nursery to tell their friends all about them. We also saw squirrels and blue and yellow birds (‘budgies’). As a group the children spent their time jumping in puddles and looking for Christmas elves in the trees they also worked as a team and spent time building their confidence climbing trees and getting really muddy. A big Thank You to our parent helpers that came along and we hope that you enjoyed the experience as much as the staff and children did.
VISIT TO STRATHCLYDE WARD
December 19 2019
The children within the Mackintosh room visited the Strathclyde ward in our local community to sing carol songs to the elderly residents. whilst these they had a special visit from Santa to thank them for their support.
VISIT TO ANDREW HAMILTON CENTRE
December 19 2019
The children within the Mackintosh room visited the Strathclyde ward in our local community to sing carol songs to the elderly residents.
PLAY ON PEDALS
December 15 2019
During our Play on Pedals programme the children have developed new skills such as steering, balance, control and gliding. The children have learned how to ride our balance bikes with confidence as well as participate in a variety of games whilst on and off their bike. The children have progressed and developed an understanding of how to care for and how to stay safe on their bikes. Keep up the hard work boys and girls, you all have been amazing.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
December 01 2019
The nursery will close for the Christmas break at 4:30pm on Friday the 20th of December. Please note the kitchen will be closed all day on this date. If your child attends nursery on Friday 20th December and they require a lunch please supply them with a cold packed lunch as we will be unable to use the kitchen facilities. We would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and we look forward to seeing you all again when the nursery re-opens on Monday 6th January 2020.
CHRISTMAS FOOD BANK APPEAL
December 01 2019
We are looking for donations for our food bank appeal. If you have anything you wish to donate please hand it into nursery. Thank you in advance
LEARNING MAKATON IN THE CLYDE ROOM
November 04 2019
Staff and children within the 2-3 room have continued to use their knowledge on Makaton. Staff took the children to the smartboard where they began to copy the signs that Mr. Tumble was using. The children within the 2-3 room are now confident when using Makaton and staff continue to use this within the room to all children.
OPEN EVENING
November 01 2019
Please come along to our informal open night on Wednesday 13th November from 6pm to 8pm. This is a great opportunity to visit the rooms within the nursery or why not spend quality time with your chid exploring a range of different experiences in their own area. All children and family members welcome.
PUMPKIN CARVING COMPETITION
October 01 2019
We are holding a pumpkin carving competition at Bellwood and would like to invite you all to carve a pumpkin at home and bring it into nursery from Monday 28th October
