Week Commencing 20th February 2023
Wonderland Weekly News
WC 20th February 2023
This Week's Menu
This week we are following our Week 2 Autumn/Winter menu
There are two changes to the planned menu next week. These are within the yellow boxes above. If there are any other changes during the week, you will be notified on your child’s individual hand over sheet.
If your child is within the 3-5’s Age Group, this information can be found on the age groups notice board – which can be found outside the 3-5’s bathroom.
Working in partnership at Wonderland
If you would like a catch up with your child’s key carer at any time or if you have any questions, please do not hesitate in giving a member of the Management Team an email to arrange this. Our doors are always open. Corrin can arrange permanent session changes and Toni is able to book in extra sessions on your behalf. If you have any invoicing queries, please email our Accounts Team on the address below.
Accounts – accounts@wonderlandnursery.co.uk
Babies – Hannah H – hannahh@wonderlandnursery.co.uk
Toddlers – Hannah H – hannahh@wonderlandnursery.co.uk
2-3’s - Toni – toni@wonderlandnursery.co.uk
3-5’s – Emma E – emmaedwards@wonderlandnursery.co.uk
Extra sessions – toni@wonderlandnursery.co.uk
Changes to your child’s usual booking pattern, if your child is leaving Wonderland - bookings@wonderlandnursery.co.uk
Hannah Bly is now on Maternity Leave. In Hannah’s absence please contact Our Accounts Team using the email address above.
Staff Holiday
Emily B - Tuesday 21st and Wednesday 22nd
Ellie – Wednesday 22nd
Charlotte – Thursday 23rd and Friday 24th
Nursery Meal Times
Here is a complete over view of the meal times right across the nursery.
Morning Snack Times
Babies – 9 – 9.15am
Toddlers – 9 – 9.15am
2-3’s – 9.15 – 9.30am
3-5’s – 9.30 – 9.45am
Lunch Times
Babies – 11.30 – 12pm
Toddlers – 11.30 – 12pm
2-3’s – 12 – 12.30pm
3-5’s – 12.30 – 1pm
Afternoon Snack Times
Babies – 2.15 – 2.30pm
Toddlers – 2.15 – 2.30pm
2-3’s – 2.30-2.45pm
3-5’s – 2.45-3pm
Tea Times
Babies – 3.30 – 4.00pm
Toddlers – 3.45 – 4.15pm
2-3’s – 4.15 – 4.45pm
3-5’s – 4.45 – 5.15pm
Scarlet Fever, Strep-A & Norovirus Virus
We have had two confirmed cases of Scarlet Fever within our 2-3’s Age Group, as well as a case which has been described as ‘border line’ and therefore is being treated as a precaution. Within the same age group we have had two other children who have present viral rashes this week. These have been checked by GP’s who are happy these are not Scarlet Fever. If you would like some more information on Scarlet Fever please use the link below:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/scarlet-fever/
Baby Unit:
We also have ear infections, conjunctivitis and gastroenteritis within our Baby Unit.
Norovirus:
As you know we have received an email from Hertfordshire County Council regarding high number of Norovirus cases being reported in the community and outbreaks occurring in nurseries, and care homes.
Norovirus is easily transmitted through contact with people with the infection and any surfaces or objects which have been contaminated with the virus. Symptoms include sudden onset of nausea, projectile vomiting and diarrhoea but can also include a high temperature, abdominal pain and aching limbs.
What to do to stop the spread:
Exclude the infected individual until 48 hours after symptoms have stopped and they are well enough to return to their usual day to day activities. Encourage hand hygiene using soap and warm water. Alcohol hand gels are not effective against norovirus. Clean and disinfect contaminated surfaces frequently using bleach- based cleaning products.
We currently have no confirmed cases of Norovirus at Wonderland.
Children’s Identification Cards
Please can we ask all parents to attach their child’s Identification Cards to their nursery bags?
Each and every child who attends Wonderland should have an Identification Card for themselves. If your child does not have an identification card, please let a member of the Management Team know.
The Babies have been...
Continuing to explore our Sensory Room and their Black and White Areas this week. The babies have been crawling into the den and pulling themselves up onto the colour tubes and using their hands to interact with our colour sound board. The babies have also been exploring their Black and White Area with interest. Using their hands, mouths and feet to investigate the different objects.
During their Signing Sam session this week the babies fed Poppy mouse some cheese and explored signs linked to transport through songs such as ‘Wheels on the Bus’ and ‘Row Row Row your boat.’
Next week we will be...
Exploring pancakes whilst investigating a Pancake tuff tray, creating their very own pancakes using playdough and continuing to practice their walking skills!
The Toddlers have been...
Taking part in a range of messy and creative activities such as gluing and sticking, playdough and painting. They have also been exploring a range of textures during messy play sessions. They have enjoyed Signing Sam this week and rhyme time with puppets.
Next week we will be...
Taking part in body painting with the paints. We will also be celebrating Pancake Day by making our own pancakes as well as pretend pancakes with the playdough in the roleplay kitchen. We will also be taking part in a Gruffalo hunt around the garden.
The 2-3's have been...
Creating their own ladybird models using clay. They have been creating ‘love potions’ using water, glitter and rose petals whilst talking about who they love. They have also been on a colour hunt around the nursery.
Next week we will be...
Exploring the patterns, we can make using natural objects when pressing them into clay. We will be celebrating Pancake Day by making our own pancakes. We will also be focusing on the story ‘The 3 little pigs’ and will take part in related activities such as roleplay games.
Pre-school – The 3-5’s
Our topic is – Following our children’s individual interests
Our Literacy focus has been…
Continuing to develop their finger muscles in a range of ways, such as mark making using our sensory boards, exploring playdough to create the Easter Bunny’s Home and using felt tips and stencils to explore recognition. The children have also been identifying hidden letters and petals within the water tray.
The children have also continued to explore the following books:
The Lorax, Look inside Space, My Very First Book of Space
Our Mathematical focus has been...
Exploring a variety of loose parts to explore their properties. This will later underpin the children’s knowledge of shape.
Our STEM activities this week have been…..
Baking our very own bread and biscuits. The children made a list of the ingredients they will need and then had a go at measuring out these ingredients. The children then used a variety of tools and equipment to manipulate their dough, as well as developing their finger muscles. The children then decorated their biscuits and were very proud of their achievements!
During their outside play, the children are continuing to show lots of interest in creating a range of obstacle courses. This week the children used a variety of resources to develop their balancing skills.
Our Topic focus have been…
Following our children’s individual interests
The children have continued to develop their interest in space by blasting off in their rocket to space from their command center in The Den!
They have also been building and constructing using the large wooden blocks this week, creating trains, planes and even a rocket in the garden.
Whilst exploring the Arts and Craft Areas the children have been playing cooperatively in the sand and have even had a go at making their own pancakes and using small pans to flip these!
Finally, throughout their outside play time, the children have been developing their gross motor skills by throwing balls and bean bags into our hoop and taking part in games of bowling!
Next week we will be...
Continuing to celebrate Pancake Day by having pancake races in the garden.
As well as beginning to learn about Easter, St David’s Day and the season of Spring.
Through the exploration of Daffodils, identifying what they can see and notice as well as creating their very own Welsh flags and dragons.
Finally, the children will be drawing pictures and stating what makes their Mummy special!
