A nurturing, one-form entry primary school in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire.
We are really looking forward to welcoming our new Reception and Nursery children in September. Below you will find a selection of useful resources to help you to prepare your child as they enter this new stage. If you have any questions or would like to speak to a member of staff, please contact us at closuresupport@kenilworth.herts.sch.uk
Letter To New Nursery Children
The summer holiday can sometimes feel long at the best of times, and as we navigate our way out of lockdown we probably all feel that our creative resources for home learning have run rather dry. If you are looking for some inspiration or some fresh ideas, HFL have created a bank of age-appropriate resources for you to use. If your child is starting Nursery, use the 30-50 months resources and if they are starting Reception then the resources aged 40-60 months will be appropriate.
https://www.hertsforlearning.co.uk/blog/fun-activities-do-home-early-years-children
As well as being lots of fun, Herts for Learning shares some great information as to why nursery rhymes are so important for children’s early development and also offers some tips for sharing nursery rhymes with your child.
https://www.hertsforlearning.co.uk/blog/sharing-nursery-rhymes-families-children-early-years
‘Song of Sounds’ is a multi-sensory way of teaching phonics. We are now in our second year of delivering this wonderful scheme and are proud to say that the children have absolutely loved their phonics work and we are seeing great results. It would be very helpful if you could use the links below to familiarise your child with the catchy song, before they begin school in September. We have to warn you that you may find yourself singing it ….even when your children aren’t with you!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48uf9I6P2xQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnrhLtw9YjY
https://www.songofsounds.co.uk/page/?title=Parent+Guide&pid=14
You may find the following information useful in the weeks to come so please take the time to have a look at these resources:
‘I Am Starting School’ Leaflet