Nursery: Blog items
Date: 19th Mar 2026 @ 5:04pm
This week in preschool, we’ve been diving into the classic tale Goldilocks and the Three Bears—but with an exciting twist! Our sensory story sessions brought the story to life in a way that encouraged the children to explore, play, and learn through all their senses.
The children had the chance to feel porridge that was “too hot", compare “big,” “medium,” and “small” items and even explore soft, hard and lumpy textures. Using different materials helped the children retell the story, build new vocabulary, and develop early literacy and communication skills—all while having a wonderful time.
Sensory stories are a fantastic way for children to engage deeply with books and we can’t wait for more story adventures together!
Date: 19th Mar 2026 @ 12:25pm
This week, our nursery children had an exciting visit to a special science workshop, and it was full of wonder, giggles, and hands‑on learning.
The first big highlight was exploring an energy stick. The children discovered that when they all held hands and completed the circuit, the stick lit up and buzzed! They were amazed to see how their own bodies could help the energy travel. T
Then came the magic moment—standing inside a giant bubble! Each child took a turn stepping into a special bubble ring, and with one smooth pull, they were lifted inside a huge shimmering bubble. The room filled with excitement as everyone watched the rainbow colours dance around their friends.
It was a fantastic morning full of curiosity, teamwork, and laughter. The children learned so much through play, and we’re already looking forward to our next STEM adventure!
Nursery Create Three Little Pigs
Date: 12th Mar 2026 @ 5:18pm
Thhe children have really enjoyed retelling the story The Three Little Pigs using puppets. They really got in to character, using differrent voices and using the correct story language.
Date: 12th Mar 2026 @ 5:12pm
Nursery are taking part in the Toothbrushing scheme run by Better Start. At the beginning of each session, the chidlren will clean their teeth and learn about the importance of keeping our teeth healthy. Let's hope we don't blind anyone with our dazzling smiles!
Date: 5th Mar 2026 @ 8:38pm
What a wonderful World Book Day! We had a class full of super book characters including Matilda, Stick Man, Unicorns, Mermiads and The Cat in the Hat. It was lovely to see the chidlren dressed up and we all enjoyed the story Little Red Riding Hood brought in by Red Riding Hood herself!
Nursery Have a Sensory Experience
Date: 5th Mar 2026 @ 10:48am
Things got a little bit messy this week as the chidlren explored shaving foam and paint! This was a great way for the chidlren to build their relationships together as they talked about the feel and smell of the shaving foam. They also talked about what they could see as the shaving foam and paint mixed together.
Date: 5th Mar 2026 @ 10:41am
Nursery have been throughly enjoying our Superhero topic especially this week when they got to smash the playdough like Hulk! This was a fun way for them to build both their fine and gross motor skills as the used potato mashers, hammers and spoons to squash the playdough as hard as they could!
Date: 3rd Mar 2026 @ 7:04pm
As part of our school readiness program some of our pre school children have been visiting Reception. The children have been participating in daily phonics and maths sessions in order to prepare them for starting school. They have been learning the rules and routines, taking part in adult led carpet times and completing a range of different activities independently during continuou provision. We are very proud of how the children have transitioned demonstrating our school values of inclusivity, togetherness and resilence. Keep your eyes peeled for more updates.
Date: 25th Feb 2026 @ 8:55pm
We have been reading "Supertato" by Sue Hendra and decided we should make some Evil Peas! The children had to select the correct pieces and attach them together to make their Evil Pea! Let's hoe we don't get too many escapeas around Nursery!
Date: 25th Feb 2026 @ 8:48pm
Some of our nursery children have been joining in with a Shared Experience. This is a simple but powerful way to help children learn. It involves taking part in activities together and talking about what you are doing as you do it. Instead of asking lots of questions or giving instructions, you join in with the children's play and share the moment with them. Learning through shared experiences can feel less pressured and more enjoyable. The most important thing is simply being present, following the child's lead, and enjoying the moment together. Small, everyday experiences can make a big difference.
Nursery Run, Run As Fast As They Can!
Date: 12th Feb 2026 @ 8:11pm
The children have throughly enjoyed the story of "The Gingerbread Man". With it's repetitive phrases it's perfect for retelling and really gets the children involved in storytelling, Obviously we had the make our own Gingerbread men! The children did a super job making the dough together and proved themsleves to be excellent bakers. Luckily, no Gingerbread Men were found running the corridors of Boundary Primary School!
Nursery Like to Ride Their Bicycles!
Date: 10th Feb 2026 @ 9:46pm
Nursery had a super time on the balance bikes. They took them out on the big playground where they learnt to steer around obstacles, vary their speed and stop safely. Balance bikes are a great way to build core strength becausse the children rely on their core stength to stay upright, propel the bike forward and steer.
Nursery and Their Strong Fingers
Date: 5th Feb 2026 @ 8:08pm
We are working hard to build up our finger strength in Nursery to help us develop a strong pencil grip. This weeks challenge - to fill the tiny holes on a Duplo board with water using a pipette! It took skill, concentration and a lot of patience. the children rose to the challenge and became very skilled at filling the tiny holes! We will have the strongest fingers in the whole of Blackpool!
Nursery Give the Animals a Wash
Date: 5th Feb 2026 @ 7:58pm
After reading the story "Alan's Big Scary Teeth" we talked about different animals and where they live. We found out about lions, tigers and elephants and how they live in hot countries. We then looked on the globe to see where the countries are. The children then decided the animals needed a good wash! They used pipettes and small brushes to scrub them clean!
Nursery and Pirate Pete's Frozen Treasure
Date: 29th Jan 2026 @ 8:35pm
It has been a week of finding treasure this week. The children came in on Wednesday to discover that Pirate Pam has stolen Pirate Pete's treasure and frozen it! The children worked together to try and free the treaure from the ice and discussed how we needed to melt the ice to get the treasure out. They used warm water, syringes and brushes to try and melt the ice.We even tried little spades to chip away at the ice. You will be pleased to know that we got all of Pirate Pete's treasure back for him!
Date: 29th Jan 2026 @ 8:23pm
It was all systems go in nursery this week as we went on the hunt for treasure! Not just any treasure though, it had to be magnetic! The chidlren loved exploring using the magnets and learnt all about magnetic and non-magnetic materials. They hovered the magnets over the sand and waited for them to attract the treasure.
Date: 22nd Jan 2026 @ 8:52pm
This week, the preschoolers have been busy helping Teddy get ready for school. Through caring for Teddy, the children have been practising making their own choices and developing independence in everyday routines.
At mealtimes, the children supported Teddy to do things for himself. They helped him peel his fruit, carefully put a straw into his milk, and showed him where to place his rubbish when he was finished. These small but meaningful moments encouraged Teddy to try, persevere, and feel confident in his abilities.
By helping Teddy, the children demonstrated kindness, responsibility, and growing independence.
Date: 21st Jan 2026 @ 8:13pm
Nursery have become Pirates! We have read the story "Don't disturb the Pirates" and leanrt all about treausre hunts, ship wrecks, walking the plank and maps. The children created their own maps and discussed where they placed the key features using prepositions. They also counted golden coins, made pirate soup. For physical development the children moved large bricks and crates to make a pirate ship and even walked the plank!
Nursery Have a Visit From The Library Service
Date: 21st Jan 2026 @ 12:24pm
Nursery had a visit from Zoe from Blackpool Library Service. She told us all about the library's in Blackpool and read us a brilliant Pirate story. Zoe taught us some new songs and rhymes and she delivered our Bookstart packs.
Date: 15th Jan 2026 @ 7:35pm
The nursery children have been busy exploring ice through hands-on play. They investigated frozen paint, watching as the colours slowly melted and mixed together. This exciting sensory activity encouraged curiosity, careful observation, and lots of discussion as the children felt the cold ice, noticed changes, and experimented with colour and texture. A fun and creative way to support early scientific thinking and imaginative play!
Date: 14th Jan 2026 @ 12:19pm
Nursery have been learning all about winter this week. We have have read the story "snowball" by Sue Henra and talked about cold, snowy weeather. The children were challenged to make a snowman out of playdough using two different sized cutters. They have also explored ice and found different ways to make it melt and investigated some fake snow in the tuff tray. To get their creative brains working, the children made some collage snowmen adding two eyes, one nose and mouth.
Nursery Welcome some New Friends
Date: 9th Jan 2026 @ 12:53pm
It's been a busy week as we welcomed our new starters to Nursery. Our older children have been busy teaching them our routines and have been great at modelling how to play. We 're really looking forward to getting to know our new friends and for all the exciting learning we will be doinng this term.
Date: 16th Dec 2025 @ 4:28pm
What a fantastic performance from all of our Nursery children at this years Christmas Sing Along! The children have been working so hard to learn our Christmas songs and sang their hearts out for their families. Well done everyone, we're so proud of you!
Nursery and their Fabulous Christmas Jumpers
Date: 11th Dec 2025 @ 10:35am
Nursery got in to the Christmas spirit with a wonderful mixture of Christmas jumpers. The children were so excited to tell each other about their festive jumper!
Nursery Christmas Stay and Play
Date: 11th Dec 2025 @ 10:30am
We had a wonderful time this week when our parents and carers joined us for a festive stay and play. The children enjoyed making Christmas biscuits and decorations with their favourite people.
