When the days are short and dark, it’s not surprising that many of us could be experiencing a touch of the winter blues. That said, I hope this last Nursery World of 2023 will provide a real winter warmer. Seeing children happy and immersed in their learning has a way of putting the world to rights, and there is a lot to raise a smile in this month’s practice pages.
For example, I’m loving the vibe of Amy Jackson’s A-Z of enhancements piece, which features ‘P is for performance’ (page 23). The photo says it all – those children are really enjoying the moment on their self-created stage; they are being who they want to be, with imaginations in full swing. Lots of learning was achieved through this enhancement: building relationships through collaboration, strengthening memory skills by learning songs, and applying numeracy through organising tickets in the box office they created. Particularly interesting was the kindness children demonstrated in taking turns and listening and clapping each others’ efforts in music-making. This feels very positive in the festive run-up.
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