We visited the memorial in Colton!
Class one walked to Colton memorial today. We discussed how the garden is used to say thank you, show respect and remember the soldiers. We talked about the cross and poppies. We read some of the names on the cross. Then class one had a go at drawing their own cross and poppies. We showed respect…
Play dough poppies!
We have enjoyed learning more about remembrance through our play today!
St Mary’s have worked as a school team to create an amazing remembrance display!
Class one have worked with the whole school to create a memorial to remember, to show thanks and respect towards the soldiers from long ago and the soldiers that help to keep us safe today. We spotted a purple poppy and discussed that the purple poppy is to remember the animals that helped in the…
Remembrance!
We have used our creativity to make lots of poppy themed artwork today! We painted poppy fields and made poppy crosses to help us remember the soldiers who showed service, helped to protect us and continue to help us stay safe today.
Bhangra dancing!
We read “The best Diwali a ever!“ and then we tried out some Bhangra dancing!
Creating rangoli patterns!
Today we created our own rangoli patterns to celebrate Diwali!
Fine motor and gross motor fun!
We enjoyed hammering sticks into pumpkins today! It was a super activity to build our fine and gross motor skills!
What to expect when in the Early Years.
Here is a helpful document to give you an idea of child development across the Early Years.
file://tssmat.internal/Staff/a.coleman-harris/Downloads/What-to-expect-in-the-EYFS-complete-FINAL-16.09-compressed%20(1)%20(1).pdf
Websites to try out at home!
Top Marks Early Years Sections has a range of activities for both Nursery and Reception- https://www.topmarks.co.uk/Search.aspx?Subject=37
Phonics Play phase 2 phonics games for Reception- https://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/resources/phase/2
Phonics Play phase 1 phonics games for nursery- …
Super subitising!
Today class one developed their subtising skills further! We talked about what we could see and how we saw the conkers on our big piece of paper. We could see a 1, a 2, a 3, a 1 and a 1 and that is also 2, a 2 and a 1 and that is also 3! We could see so many different numbers! We drew around the…
Exploring old household items!
Today we explored old household objects from the three little pigs house! We learnt about what they do, way at they are made of and how they work.
We have also been sorting old and new household objects!
After half term our topic is ‘Let’s celebrate!’
After half term our topic is ‘Let’s celebrate!’ In the first week back we will be learning about Bonfire Night and Diwali. We will also be learning lots about the celebration of Christmas next half term. We will talk about our own experiences of celebrations during the first week back. Please send…