Tweeddale 2nd Half of Spring Term 2025
The current books we are reading in our story sessions are Week 1
Kangaroo Group Storytime
Have You Ever Ever Ever? by Colin McNaughton & Emma Chichester
The Hairy Toe by Daniel Postgate
Joey’s Story Time
Go, Go, Pirate Boat by Katrina Charman & Nick Sharratt
Small group story times
Hamish Horse by Kate Thomson
Moo Cow Kung-Foo Cow by Nick Sharratt
Ten little Superheroes by Mike Brownlow & Simon Rickety
Cow Says Moo by Amanda Enright & Libby Walden
Don’t Look Inside by Rosie Greening
Time To Get Dressed by Dawn Sirrett & Jennifer Quasha
There’s A Wocket In My Pocket by Dr.Seuss
Cows In The Kitchen by June Crebbin
Naughty Bus by Jan & Jerry Oke
The Giant of Jum by Benji Davies
You Choose by Nick Sharratt & Pippa Goodhart
The Zoo Is Not For You by Ross Collins
Once Upon A Fairytale by Natilia & Lauren O’Hara
Mister Magnolia by Quentin Blake
Rosies Walk by Pat Hutchins
Lizzy Lamb by Axel Scheffler
One Two Guess Who by Colin & Jacqui Hawkins
I Spy In The Wood by Caroline Ansty
Dinosaur Roar by Paul & Henrietta Stickland
The Ravenous Beast by Niamh Sharkey
Hide And Seek Pig and Postman Bear by Julia Donaldson and Axel Sheffler
The Jolly Phonic Sounds for this week are b,f
PLEASE NAME ALL YOUR CHILD’S BELONGINGS
We return on Monday 24th February
We hope you have enjoyed the Half Term Break and are looking forward to some brighter Spring weather.
The children have all settled well and bonded together as a group. You can see our new photo board in the lobby showing the children developing their self-help skills by putting on their wellies and other physical skills. There is lots of information on the board detailing the importance of Independence skills and physical development for children’s development.
This term we welcome Lisa who joins us as a member of our team, we are looking forward to working with her.
We will celebrate World Book Day on Thursday 6th March by enjoying many stories together with the children and continuing to foster a real love of books. This significantly contributes to their language development, sparks their imagination, builds vocabulary, encourages curiosity, fosters empathy, and lays a strong foundation for future learning and literacy skills.
Our next Progress Day will be held on Tuesday March 25th normal Pre-School will be closed on this day, and you will sign up for an appointment with your child’s Keyperson to discuss their progress. Refreshments are available and toys are out for the children to play, it is a good opportunity to stay and play and meet other parents and children. More information will follow nearer the time.
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
Thank you for your co-operation.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Monday17th February – Friday 21 February – Closed for Half Term Break.
Monday24th February – Pre-School Re-Opens.
Thursday 6th March – World Book Day.
Friday 4th April – Last Day of Term.
Monday 7th April – Tuesday 22nd April - Easter Break.
Wednesday 23rd April – Pre-School Re-Opens.
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 2nd – Pre-School Re-Opens.
Thursday 17th 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.