Nursery Blog - 28.02.2025

28th February 2025

Nursery Class Adventures with Goldilocks and the Three Bears

This week in nursery, we’ve had an exciting and educational time exploring the world of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. From the classic story to hands-on activities that engage multiple areas of learning, the children have had fun developing their skills in creativity, measurement, science, social-emotional growth, and so much more. Let’s take a look at all the fun and learning that’s been happening in our class!

Comparing Sizes: Tall, Short, and Long

The story sack contents sparked some great discussions about sizes. The children were eager to talk about which items were big, small, or medium. To help reinforce this, we did some activities where the children compared sizes like tall and short or long and short. We used maths manipulative to engage in comparative activities using our newly learnt vocabulary. 

Small World Forest Play

To continue the theme, we set up a small world forest play area in the classroom. With toy bears, trees, and miniature forest creatures, the children could recreate the scenes from well known stories. They loved acting out different adventures, focusing on the beginning, middle and end of their stories. This imaginative play allowed the children to expand on the story, develop storytelling skills, and practice social interaction as they took turns with their friends in this mini forest world.

Porridge Playdough Fun

A favorite moment from the story is, of course, the porridge scene. We brought this part of the story to life by setting up a porridge playdough station. Using playdough, the children were able to fill bowls of varying sizes, just like in the story when Goldilocks tried the bears’ porridge. The activity not only gave them the opportunity to practice measuring and comparing sizes (big, medium, and small) but also helped to strengthen fine motor skills as they squished and shaped the playdough.

Learning Bear Facts: Brown Bears and Polar Bears

As a fun extension of the story, we also learned some interesting facts about real-life bears. The children were fascinated by brown bears and polar bears and how they are different from each other. We looked at pictures and read books that showed where these bears live, what they eat, and their unique characteristics. This activity introduced the children to basic animal science, expanding their understanding of the natural world in a fun and age-appropriate way.

Social and Emotional Learning: Moving House

Incorporating social and emotional learning into our lessons is so important, and this week, we focused on change—specifically moving house. Just like Goldilocks was exploring a new house, we talked about what it feels like to move to a new home. The children shared their own experiences, with some recalling when they had moved, and others empathising with their friends. This activity helped children feel heard and understood, promoting emotional awareness and connection. It was a great way to discuss feelings about change and transition, helping build a sense of community in the classroom.

Five Currant Buns in a Baker’s Shop: Singing and Actions

Music and movement are essential parts of our learning journey, and we had so much fun with the song “Five Currant Buns in a Baker’s Shop.” This catchy nursery rhyme was not only a hit with the children, but it also gave us a chance to practice counting and number recognition. With some simple actions to accompany the song (like pretending to serve buns or count on our fingers), the children were fully engaged. This activity also helped with coordination and rhythm, making it a perfect mix of fun and learning.

A Week Full of Learning and Fun

It’s been a week filled with creativity, exploration, and new learning experiences. Through Goldilocks and the Three Bears, the nursery children have had the chance to compare sizes, learn about bears, and engage in important social and emotional learning. From crafting houses to singing songs and exploring real-world animals, the children have embraced each activity with curiosity and excitement.

We can’t wait to see what other Goldilocks adventures we’ll have next week, but for now, it’s safe to say that the magic of Goldilocks and the Three Bears has truly come to life in our classroom!