To start off the term we will be supporting the new children settle into Nursery, become familiar with the rules and routines as well as learning a range of personal and social skills. The children will begin to make new friendships, explore a range of new activities and skills and develop their independence.

This term our topic has been inspired by the hymn “All things bright and Beautiful”. In Nursery we will investigating our beautiful environment as the season changes from Summer to Autumn.

Our enquiry question is ‘What happens in Autumn ?’ and we will explore this colourful season by creating our own Autumn trees using a wide range of methods. We will also use ‘Autumn treasures’ (conkers, acorns, pine cones and leaves) to create pictures, support our counting and sorting, develop our language skills.

We will investigate the word ‘hibernation’ and learn all about hedgehogs.  During Autumn time the festival of Harvest will be taught and celebrated in Nursery, discussing the variety of fruits and vegetables that keep us healthy.

We will also explore the word ‘bright’ from our topic, discovering the differences between day and night, the importance of light for many religions and festivals, as well as celebrating these festivals. (Diwali, Hanukkah and Christmas).

We will also be thinking of others and supporting the charity ‘Children in Need’ and talking in simple terms about Remembrance day.

All through the term we will be using the indoor and outdoor environment to explore our topic and themes.