This week we will be reading The Ugly Duckling. We will be using the story to talk about similarities, differences, outward appearances and personalities.
We are working with our Key Person this week. We will be doing lots of activities based on our own interests. I will post photographs of some of the activities through the week or next weekend for you to see what we have been up to.
Sunday 25 January 2015
Sunday 18 January 2015
We Are Wearing Out the Naughty Step
Our story this week is "We Are Wearing Out the Naughty Step" by Mick Inkpen. It is about a family who seem to get into trouble a lot and one day Mum has had enough...
We will be using the story to talk about the way we should behave in school/nursery and at home. We will talk about rules and being kind to each other.
We have several challenges around the unit this week. We will be developing our cutting skills again, using the scissors to cut out pictures, shapes and along lines accurately. In Magic Maths we are going to look at patterns so there will be some pattern challenges to do too.
Wish Tree
If you are able to provide baby wipes, boxes of tissues and cheap shaving foam we would be very grateful. Thank you!
Debutots
Clare from Debutots is in school on Tuesday and Thursday mornings this half term. She will tell us a story each week. If your child normally attends in the afternoon they are still welcome to join us on a Thursday morning from 9.30-10.15am. Please speak to a member of staff for further information or to arrange this.
We will be using the story to talk about the way we should behave in school/nursery and at home. We will talk about rules and being kind to each other.
We have several challenges around the unit this week. We will be developing our cutting skills again, using the scissors to cut out pictures, shapes and along lines accurately. In Magic Maths we are going to look at patterns so there will be some pattern challenges to do too.
Wish Tree
If you are able to provide baby wipes, boxes of tissues and cheap shaving foam we would be very grateful. Thank you!
Debutots
Clare from Debutots is in school on Tuesday and Thursday mornings this half term. She will tell us a story each week. If your child normally attends in the afternoon they are still welcome to join us on a Thursday morning from 9.30-10.15am. Please speak to a member of staff for further information or to arrange this.
Sunday 11 January 2015
The Rainbow Fish
This week we are reading the story of The Rainbow Fish. We will be talking about sharing and what it means to be a good friend.
We will be practising our cutting skills and making sure we use and carry the scissors safely.
There has been a lot of interest in sticks over the past week so we will be collecting some from the outdoor area. We will decorate them and turn them into magic wands and lots of other items.
DVDs
There will be an order list for the Christmas DVDs in the Nursery porch. They cost £5 and payment must be received with the order.
School Places
A quick reminder that if your child is due to start Reception in September this year, you must apply for their school place via the Durham County Council website before 15th JANUARY. Please make sure you have confirmation that they have received your application.
Non Uniform
Non uniform day is on a Wednesday in Early Years. Please remember to bring your 50 pence to put into the box. This money is used to pay for all sorts of different things for the children.
PE
Friday is PE day for Reception. Please do not forget to send your child's PE kit with them! We have a few spares in school but the children feel much more comfortable in their own clothes.
Homework
Please return your child's homework bag on Thursday morning. Reading books should be brought to school each day.
We will be practising our cutting skills and making sure we use and carry the scissors safely.
There has been a lot of interest in sticks over the past week so we will be collecting some from the outdoor area. We will decorate them and turn them into magic wands and lots of other items.
DVDs
There will be an order list for the Christmas DVDs in the Nursery porch. They cost £5 and payment must be received with the order.
School Places
A quick reminder that if your child is due to start Reception in September this year, you must apply for their school place via the Durham County Council website before 15th JANUARY. Please make sure you have confirmation that they have received your application.
Non Uniform
Non uniform day is on a Wednesday in Early Years. Please remember to bring your 50 pence to put into the box. This money is used to pay for all sorts of different things for the children.
PE
Friday is PE day for Reception. Please do not forget to send your child's PE kit with them! We have a few spares in school but the children feel much more comfortable in their own clothes.
Homework
Please return your child's homework bag on Thursday morning. Reading books should be brought to school each day.
Saturday 3 January 2015
Through the Magic Mirror
This week we are starting our theme of "Ourselves and Others" and we will be reading "Through the Magic Mirror" by Anthony Browne. It is the story of Toby who is fed up with everything. He walks through a magic mirror and things are amazingly different... there are lots of very strange things happening inside the mirror.
We will be spending lots of time working with our Key Person this week. We will be talking about all the things we have done during the Christmas Holidays.
If you want to help at home this week you could talk about how your child is feeling and why. When do they feel happy? Scared? Sad? Surprised? You could use a mirror and encourage them to pull different faces for each of the feelings.
Don't forget we're back at school and nursery on Tuesday, 6th January.
See you then! :-)
We will be spending lots of time working with our Key Person this week. We will be talking about all the things we have done during the Christmas Holidays.
If you want to help at home this week you could talk about how your child is feeling and why. When do they feel happy? Scared? Sad? Surprised? You could use a mirror and encourage them to pull different faces for each of the feelings.
Don't forget we're back at school and nursery on Tuesday, 6th January.
See you then! :-)
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