Marvellous Me
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Maths in Autumn 1
Pattern
Patterns are everywhere — in clothes, music, nature, and daily routines. Helping your child notice and create patterns builds early math skills, thinking skills, and even language development.
Why Patterns Matter
Math foundations: Understanding patterns leads to recognising number sequences and shapes.
Problem solving: Spotting what comes next supports logical thinking.
Creativity: Making patterns encourages imagination.
🏡 Simple Pattern Activities at Home
1. Spot the Pattern
Look for stripes, dots, zigzags, or repeating designs on clothes, tiles, or curtains.
Ask: “What comes next?” or “Can you find another stripe like this one?”
2. Clap, Tap, Jump
Make a sound pattern: clap, clap, stomp — and let your child copy.
Change it up: tap, tap, clap — can they guess the next move?
Great for rhythm and memory!
3. Snack Time Patterns
Use food to make patterns: grape, cracker, grape, cracker…
Invite your child to continue the pattern — and then eat it!
4. Toy Sorting & Lining Up
Line up cars by colour: red, blue, red, blue…
Sort LEGO bricks into size or colour patterns.
5. Nature Patterns
Go on a walk and spot repeating shapes: petals, leaves, tree rings.
Collect objects and arrange them into your own pattern at home.
Behaviour Expectations in Nursery
We use social stories to help students understand what’s expected in different situations. These short stories show examples of positive behaviour and guide students on how to respond appropriately. Social stories help children feel confident, supported, and ready to succeed at school.
Below are the social stories we'll be using in school, take a look and if you would like to you could share them as a family.
Self portraits
We have been learning about the different parts of our face. Take a look at our wonderful self-portraits — we used what we learned to draw ourselves with care and creativity!
Forest School
This half term, our full-time nursery children have been taking part in Forest School sessions, exploring nature and enjoying a variety of outdoor learning experiences. Here’s a glimpse of the fun they’ve had!
