Spring 2 2026
The children in Nursery have had a wonderful time learning about the lifecycle of a caterpillar this half term. We shared the much-loved story The Very Hungry Caterpillar, which inspired lots of our activities, including making colourful paper chain caterpillars and painting our own beautiful butterflies.
We were very excited to have some real caterpillars in our classroom! The children have loved watching them grow and change over the past few weeks as they formed their chrysalises. We are all looking forward to the special moment when they emerge as butterflies to complete their lifecycle.
We have also been learning about what seeds need to grow. The children planted their own cress and bean seeds and have enjoyed checking on them each day. While our beanstalk isn’t quite as tall as Jack’s, we are still hoping it might reach the clouds one day!
During Science Week, we focused on bees and how important they are in helping plants grow and providing us with food. The children enjoyed a range of bee-themed activities, including sorting bees by size, and even had the chance to taste some honey—which was a big hit!
In maths, we have been exploring ideas such as height, length, weight, and capacity. The children have enjoyed comparing and ordering different objects as part of their learning.