Guest Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 Hi Just to give an update really, we never thought our unit would be ready for the start of term, they were still laying carpet and things Tuesday around the children starting school - total madness, but the parents are really pleased and very positive about reception and nursery being togther an in reception i have had no tears this year at all not even from children who attended different nurseries, so thats got to be a huge positive Yesterday Hilary Armstrong opened the unit officially and we will be in the local press. She was very impressed and the press took pics of unit. I had been to ikea, pundstretcher, instores, etc etc all week for bits and bobs buts it's all worth it. Next project - outdoor environemnt and a lady from surestart thinks she has found some funding so let's see..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicki-k Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 What a relief Beckyann and well done! You can now relax and enjoy your new environment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marion Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 Good news Well Done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 How exciting for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 Well done Beckyann, The most important judges of success are the children and as they are happy that's all that really matters Keep us updated on your outdoor environment progress won't you. Peggy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 Thanks for all your support, without help from people on the forum i wouldn't have been half as prepared Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hali Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 excellent news congratulations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 Sounds great! Perhaps you will even have time to take and post some photos for us to see???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 I will, seem to have misplaced my digi camera but asap i'll post some up I have tried to create more literacy based activities on one side and more mathematical on the other, also we are in the process of setting up: Music/Singing/Performing area with dressing up, karaoke, musical instruments, opportunities to record themselves, etc that will be next to our role play Snack area with little plastic tables and chairs to create a cafe where children can go and sit and eat and drink as they choose to also with feedback on the wall - did you enjoy your snack Just wondering if everyone had investigation table or a box that the children could take outside...? That's still to complete and then labelling all the resources Also outdoor area to develop (big project) but one side has already been done with soft play surface hopscotch and alphabet trail, we have games equipment on this side, parachutes and lycra, etc The big area is uneven and badl needs re tarmacing but that will cost a fortune. We have some ideas, and are trying to reduce the use of individual bikes and trikes in favour of group activities, like waterway systems, blocks, tents and dens, sand, tuff spots with various resources, bats and balls, etc etc as well as quiet areas, sound walks and creating a garden and nature area - all at the planning stage Oddly enough last Friday afternoon as I was taking some visitors around we had bikes and trikes out with sand, water, blocks, tents, etc only 2 of 32 children were interested in the bikes! and I had noticed it earlier in the week as well, I really feel it's about asking the children what they would like in their outdoor area, as well as indoors to inform the planning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 (edited) Just to say we made the press!!! http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/search/di..._best_start.php In the search bar you will have to type: New unit to give children best start Edited September 10, 2006 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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