Nursery Bears
Welcome to Nursery Bears! – 3 Year Old Nursery
Welcome to Bears, our Nursery provision at Crossley Hall Primary School. In Nursery, children continue to build on the strong foundations developed in Ants, growing in confidence, independence and communication.
We provide a nurturing, engaging and language-rich environment where children are encouraged to explore, interact and develop a love of learning.
In Bears, children are developing their ability to communicate, interact with others and engage in learning for longer periods of time. Our approach focuses on:
- developing communication and language through high-quality interactions
- supporting children to play alongside and with others
- encouraging independence in routines and provision
- building confidence, curiosity and resilience
Learning remains play-based and is carefully supported by adults to extend children’s thinking and understanding.
How Children learn in Nursery
Children in Nursery learn through a balance of:
- child-initiated play – following their interests and exploring the environment
- adult-supported learning – where adults join play to model, question and extend learning
Our provision is designed to support all areas of development, including:
- role play and small world play to develop imagination and language
- construction and problem solving
- mark making and creative activities
- physical development indoors and outdoors
- exploration of the natural world
Adults play an important role in deepening learning by engaging in meaningful interactions and supporting children to develop new skills.
Communication and Language
Communication and language continue to be a key focus in Nursery.
We support children to:
- use words, phrases and simple sentences to communicate
- listen and respond to others
- develop vocabulary through play and experiences
- take part in conversations and group activities
Adults model and extend language throughout the day, helping children to express their ideas and understand others.
Daily Routines
Our daily routine provides a balance of structure and flexibility.
Children take part in:
- free flow play indoors and outdoors
- small group and whole group sessions
- snack and mealtimes
- story and song times
These routines help children to feel secure while also allowing time for exploration and play.
Outdoor Learning
Outdoor learning continues to play a vital role in Nursery.
Children use the outdoor space to:
- develop physical skills such as climbing, balancing and riding
- explore and investigate the natural world
- engage in imaginative and cooperative play
- develop confidence and independence
Adults support children outdoors by extending play, encouraging interaction and introducing new challenges.
Our Staff
Teacher
Mrs Akhtar
Learning Support Assistants:
Miss Lambe Mrs Khan Mrs Gondal Miss Malik Mrs Ali Miss Khan Mrs Tahir Mrs Hussain
Our Classroom!
Click the links below to access the educational websites that we use in school an at home:
Here are a few more websites and resorces that you can use to keep learning
| Reading | Read Write Inc. Phonics – Ruth Miskin Phonics Training |
| Nursery Rhymes | Jack Hartman alphabet song |
| Maths | Simple counting songs |
| listening and attention games | Games |
| Speech and Language | Bradford Speech and Language Pathways |