We have been thoroughly enjoying looking at our baby photographs and discussing what we can do now that we couldn't do when we were babies. We have also been talking about babies, toddlers, children, teenagers, adults and the elderly. We sequenced 'Growing Up' photographs.
Books we have been sharing - 'Once There Were Giants', 'The Growing Story' and 'A Chair for Baby Bear'
Can you make a repeating pattern at home?
What equipment did we use? What ingredients did we use? Did you like the smell of ginger?
The lovely old lady was 'startled' when the Gingerbread Man jumped out of the oven and ran away. Which character did the Gingerbread Man meet first? Which character is fluffy and white? What do the fluffy white cat, the big hungry dog and the fat pink pig do when they see the Gingerbread Man? Who does the Gingerbread Man meet at the river? What happens at the end of the story? Can you share the signs we have been learning in class...
What can you tell a grown up about Frida Kahlo? Where was she born? What did she like to draw and paint? Why did she have to paint in bed?
Fred the frog is teaching us to read and write a new letter sound each day. We are learning to read and write the words - mat, sit, mad, sat, at, man. We are super learners!
Please continue to complete your Phonics home learning every day and bring your reading book bag into school every day.
Welcome to Reception. The children have settled in beautifully and it is a delight to observe them interacting with their new friends and making positive relationships with the adults in school. The children have been thoroughly enjoying exploring their indoor and outdoor environments. We have been helping ‘Twiggle the Turtle’ to be the ‘Best Learners’ we can be and ensuring that we have a ‘Growth Mindset’ when tackling new tasks.
Starting school is a major milestone for you and your child. As parents, you want your children to make the best possible start to school life. We all want the same thing – a happy, confident child who enjoys going to school and loves learning. By building an effective home/school partnership, we can all achieve this aim together.
