22 Street Lane Nursery - March 2026 Newsletter

March Newsletter

Ducklings Room News

What a wonderfully busy month we’ve had in our Ducklings Room! We began by celebrating Storytelling Week with activities inspired by our core books: The Gruffalo, The Gingerbread Man, Brown Bear, Brown Bear, We’re Going on a Bear Hunt, and The Very Hungry Caterpillar. The children enjoyed themed play such as: Gruffalo crumble playdough, making gingerbread men, exploring colourful trays, and splashing their way through our Bear Hunt messy setup. They also brought in books from home to share during group time, supporting their love of stories and language development. Mental Health Awareness Week was another highlight. We took a refreshing walk to Roundhay Park, spotted ducks and dogs, and continued exploring feelings through flashcards, our Colour Monster playdough tray, and caring for baby dolls. The children practised positive affirmations like “I am happy” and “I am kind.” We ended the week with a relaxing spa afternoon, offering foot massages, oat face masks, afternoon tea, and a cosy quiet corner. We finished the month by celebrating the Lunar New Year. The Ducklings practised transferring rice in our red-themed tray and explored our transformed role-play area, a Chinese restaurant complete

with blossom flowers, soup spoons, fortune cookies, and red envelopes. It’s been a lovely month, and we look forward to more fun throughout March!

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