Our week: Nursery, week 14
Dates: to · Try one activity on a day that suits you. Repeat or pause any part.
Reading & talking
Do: I spy with my little ear. 'I spy with my little ear something that starts with sss…' (sock, spoon, sofa). Hold the first sound long so they can hear it.
You need: Nothing
Talk: What sound does your name start with?
We noticed:
Game (optional): Letter Pop
Writing & pencil control
Do: Read our marks back. Point to each space in turn while your child tells or acts the story. With permission, write a few of their words beside the marks and read them back. Ask whether the words match their idea. Help change them if the story has changed.
You need: The two-part picture
Talk: What would you like to happen next?
We noticed:
Game (optional): Trace It
Numbers & shapes
Do: Put it there. Give instructions: 'Put the toy in the cup. On the cup. Behind the cup.' Then swap — they tell you.
You need: A cup and a small toy
Talk: What is next to the TV?
We noticed:
Game (optional): Position Quest
Science & our world
Do: Build a picture from shapes. Offer large rectangles, squares and triangles. Help your child arrange a picture of a building. Choose a door, windows and a roof; a roof need not use a triangle. Ask them to show each part. Keep pieces out of mouths and supervise throughout.
You need: Large adult-prepared paper shapes
Talk: Which shape will you choose for a window?
We noticed:
Game (optional): Shape Builder
Thinking & feelings
Do: Ask for help. Model a short request: 'We both want it. Please help.' Let your child use words or a gesture to bring you into the scene. Offer two practical choices, such as taking turns or finding another cup, and try the one they choose.
You need: The same pretend scene
Talk: What could help both visitors play?
We noticed:
Game (optional): Feelings Friends
Moving & making
Do: A journey for Ali. Take turns as driver and passenger. Ali asks to go to the park. Use your arrival sound, invite the passenger to sit, then use the door sound before pretending to travel. At the park, say goodbye. Switch roles without moving furniture or rushing to a seat.
You need: The bus picture and sound makers
Talk: Which sound means the bus has arrived?
We noticed:
Game (optional): Position Quest
A possible rhythm: one or two strands a day, on the days that suit you. Swap days freely. Games are optional and never replace the home activity.
Something we would like to repeat: