Representing Numbers
Super maths outside! We have been representing numbers and learning the correct formation through the number rhymes. I was amazed at their efforts. Well done Nursery.
People Who Help Us
This week we have learnt about people who help us. We have been focusing on what they look like and how to spot them in the community, this may be by their uniform, what vehicles the drive or certain places. we have began to talk about how they help us and we will continue this in more depth next…
Pre Writing Shapes
We have been getting ready for reception by reviewing our pre writing shape progress. I am so proud of the progression in our pencil control and I can see lots of different lines and shapes being formed.
this is the first step in reception to prepare them for their writing and they are already…
Parachute Games
In PE this week we have focussed on our listening skills and following instructions of a game. The children have loved using the parachute to take part in lots of different activities. We were able to wait our turn and support our friends when it was their turn with cheering.
We played…
Team Games
In PE this term we will be focusing on a team Games. The children have been working within small groups to complete different activities.
We will focus on our ability to follow instructions and rules of the game, turn taking, and communication with friends. Within games we can sometimes find…
Developing Fine Motor Skills
This week we have been focusing on developing our fine motor skills. It is important we are constantly exercising our fingers to develop strength in preparation for holding pencils to draw and begin forming letters.
Exploring Our New Role Play
This week we have had a new role play area. This has supported our new topic ‘Amazing Animals’. The children have been using the names of the animals and we have been exploring how to care for animals and what they need.
We will be learning further about the care animals need, including…
Counting Principles
We have recapped our counting skills.
I am super impressed with our progress and confidence when counting. The children’s determination to reach their goal is amazing. We counted regular and irregular arrangements in different contexts.
Music in sound pots
This week in sound pots the children were exploring different actions which they could use for the songs they were singing. They really enjoyed using actions to help them remember the words!
Orienteering experts
Year 6 used instructions with directional vocabulary to move their sightless teammates to a chosen location.
Literacy AL - Pre writing Shapes
The children have been practising their pencil grips and pencil control to trace over different pre-writing shapes. They have also applied this independently within the provision.
Brilliant concentration and determination.