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: A place for my picture. Invite your child to draw something they enjoyed. Ask whether they would like to add a mark for their name. They may use a familiar letter, a line or another mark. Ask them to tell you about both the picture and their name mark.
You need: Paper and crayons
Talk: Who is your message for?
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: Who can I tell? Name or draw two trusted adults your child knows. Pretend your child notices a dropped medicine packet in a drawing. Practise leaving it alone and telling an adult straight away. Explain that they can tell another trusted adult if they are not heard.
You need: Paper and a crayon
Talk: Who can help with sharp tools or medicines?
We noticed:
Game (optional): Hot & Cold Lab
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: