Nursery – Autumn 1 

This Autumn 1 term at Ainslie Wood Nursery has been full of exciting learning, discovery, and new friendships. As we welcomed both new children and familiar faces back to the setting, we spent lots of time getting to know each other, the adults, and our learning environment. It has been wonderful to see the children settling in, building confidence, and forming positive relationships.

Our theme this half term has focused on Autumn and all the changes it brings. The children have explored the natural world around them, collecting leaves, observing colour changes, and learning about woodland animals. Our favourite learning has been all about Autumn animals – from squirrels gathering food to owls flying at night. This tied in beautifully with our class story Owl Babies, which helped us talk about feelings, family, and being brave when things change.

We also enjoyed reading So Much, which supported our learning around families, celebrations, and emotions. Another highlight has been learning about Diwali, the Festival of Lights. Through stories, songs, and creative activities, the children explored light and dark and created beautiful artwork inspired by Diwali traditions.

In maths, we have been focusing on matching objects, exploring size and height, and developing our number knowledge through play-based activities. Outdoor learning has been just as exciting. In the garden, the children have enjoyed bird watching, going on number hunts, and challenging themselves with balancing activities on beams and stepping stones.

The children have shown great curiosity and enthusiasm this half term. They are developing their independence, communication skills, and a real love of learning. We are so proud of how they have embraced all the opportunities Autumn has brought, and we can’t wait to see what the next term has in store!