Tweeddale 1st Half of Summer Term 2025

The current books we are reading in our story sessions are Week 2

Kangaroo Group Storytime

The Wonky Donkey by Craig Smith

One, Two, Flea by Alan Ahlberg and Colin McNaughton




Joey’s Story Time

Row Row Row Your Boat by David Ellwand

Small group story times

Sneaky Snappy Mr Crocodile by Kate Thomson

Meg’s Eggs by Helen Nicoll and Jan Pienkowski

Ten little Superheroes by Mike Brownlow & Simon Rickety

The Grinny Granny Donkey by Craig Smith

They All Saw A Cat by Brendan Wenzel

1 2 3 Anteater Stuck up a Tree by Max Jackson

Hop On Pop by Dr Seuss

Inside Outside Upside Down by Dr Seuss

Harry In A Hurry by Timothy Knapman & Gemma Merino

This Little Monster by Ladybird Touch and Feel

This Little Puppy by Ladybird Touch and Feel

The Lion Inside by Rachel Bright & Rachel Bright and Jim Fields

Baby Bear Baby Bear by Bill Martin Jr & Eric Carle

There’s An Ouch in My Pouch by Jeanne Willis & Gary Parsons

Bunnies On The Bus by Philip Ardagh & Ben Mantle

Jolly Olly Octopus by Tony Mitton & Guy Parker - Rees

The Same But Different Too by Karl Newson ​​ & Kate Hindley

The Three Little Pigs by Mara Alperin & Ag Jatkowska

Supertato Bubbly Troubly by Sue Hendra

Dogs Love Counting by Louise Yates

Lullabyhullaballoo by Mick Inkpen

Whoosh around the Mulberry Bush by Jan Ormsrod & Lindsey Gardiner

Underpants For Ants by Russel Punter & Fred Blunt

The Jolly Phonic Sounds for this week are m,d

PLEASE NAME ALL YOUR CHILD’S BELONGINGS

This week we welcome Sasha and Prince and their families who will be joining us.

Please return the forms we sent out to those moving on to reception or nursery letting us know which school your child will be attending, and to those returning in September which days and
hours you require.

Remember next Monday 5th May we are closed for the Bank Holiday.

You can see our board in the lobby showing all the skills that will help your child be ready for school. It is really important that you work on these skills at home so they practice them both at Pre-School and at home. These skills will help make a smooth transition to school for them.

Please don’t forget your snack/messy play donation item or payment as we rely heavily on these throughout the week, and they help to keep our fees down. Please check the list on the board in the hall if you have forgotten which item you have signed up for.

Please make sure you are bringing in the items you signed up to on the snack and consumables list, so we have items to serve the children at snack time… Thank you.

A reminder to everyone that no food containing Nuts, sweets or chocolate must be put
in children’s lunches.

Please clearly name all items belonging to your child, coats, bags, shoes, lunch bags, water
bottles and uniform.

Scooters And Bikes Must Not Be Ridden into The Building for Health & Safety Reasons

Please Leave Them Safely Outside of The Pre-School Lobby While Collecting Your Child

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Monday 5th May – Pre-School Closed Bank Holiday Monday.

Friday 23rd May – Last Day of Term.

Monday 26th May – Friday 30th May Pre-School Closed for Half Term Break.

Monday June 2ndPre-School Re-Opens.

Monday 9th June – Photographer in Pre-School.

Tuesday 10th June – Parent Transition Meetings.

Wednesday 16th July – Last Day of Term Pre-School Closes for the Summer Break. (More info to  ​​​​ follow.)


Please make sure there is no flavoured water, squash, or milk in children’s water bottles, as we have several children with dietary requirements and allergies. Anything other than plain water will be emptied out and replaced with tap water.

Thank you for your co-operation.

Lavender Pre-School