Sep 27, 2010 ... We have enjoyed reading and retelling 'The Bad Tempered Ladybird' by. Eric
Carle. Through the area of Personal, social and emotional ...
Reception Newsletter Monday 27th September 2010 This term out topic is mini beasts. We have enjoyed reading and retelling ‘The Bad Tempered Ladybird’ by
Eric Carle. Through the area of Personal, social and emotional development we discussed what makes a good friend and why and in our communication, language and literacy activities we wrote down what makes a good friend and made a poster. In Problem solving, reasoning and numeracy we developed our counting skills by
playing ladbybird games, counting spots and ordering numbers 1 to 10 and beyond. Through our Knowledge and understanding of the world activities we explored our environment looking for
mini beasts. We used magnifying glasses to take a closer look. On returning to the classroom, children were keen to discuss what they had found and what they look like. In their PE lessons children moved around like animals exploring different sizes and speeds. In the classroom children discussed the different activities we
do such as swimming, mini gym, ballet and games. All the children agreed they like running around and being active. In creative development children explored colours and textures by collaging, painting, printing, drawing and shading animals for The Bad Tempered Ladybird display. Children also used the creative area
independently to make 3D models and cards. Children are showing increasing confidence using a range of tools and materials to build, construct and create. In music with Mr Rowley children have enjoyed learning a number song and listening to different types of music.
This week we are sharing another Eric Carle story ‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar’. We will be sequencing the story and exploring all the foods he ate during his life cycle.
Communication Language and Literacy
Retells narratives in the correct sequence, drawing on
Personal, Social and Emotional Development
Dresses and undresses independently and manages own personal hygiene. We
will
be
assisting
children
when
changing,
demonstrating how to do fastenings and encouraging
to have a go. Now the weather has changed children children will be putting on their wellington boots and
coats for outdoor play.
Problem Solving, Reasoning and Numeracy
Relates addition to combining two groups. Using counting objects adults will demonstrate adding 1 more and 2 more by combining two groups together and
counting how many there are all together. Adults will show how to record simple additions and encourage
children to record their calculations while playing games.
language patterns of stories. We will be reading the story The Very Hungry Caterpillar and using puppets and props to the
story.
Using
This Early Learning Goal links with Knowledge and Understanding of the World. Children will have the opportunity to access a wide range of materials and resources to create and build in 2D and 3D.
children
will
be
sequence and retell the story. Knowledge and Understanding of the World Builds and constructs with a wide range of objects selecting appropriate resources, tools and techniques and adapting his/her work where necessary. Using a wide range of junk materials and construction kits children will be encouraged to make insects. Adults will support children with their constructions and demonstrate how to use tools safely.
Creative Development
three dimensions.
re-enact and retell
sheets
encouraged to cut and stick pictures in the correct
Physical Development
Explores colour, texture, shape, form and space in two or
activity
Recognises the importance of keeping healthy and those things which contribute to this. Recognises the changes that happen to her/his body when s/he is active. Through our focused story this week we will be exploring the fruits and food using our senses. At the end of the week we will be making a fruit cocktail with the fruits from the story.
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Notices
PE Kit Children need to wear their PE kit into school on Wednesday for mini gym and have their swimming kit in their bag. Miss Dalby’s class needs their PE kit on a Tuesday, Mrs Key’s class needs their PE kit on a Thursday and Mrs Simm’s class needs their PE kit on a Friday. Extra Activities Please let your child’s class teacher know if your child is attending short tennis on a Monday, ball skills on a Tuesday or ballet on a Thursday. Collections If you have any junk materials such as kitchen rolls, boxes, food trays, bottle tops or yogurt pots please can we have them so that we can design and make. School Uniform Please make sure that all of your child’s clothing is clearly named. Lost property can be found in the green box on top of the tray units.
Thank you for your continued support and positive feedback. If you have any questions with regards to our curriculum or your child’s learning and development please arrange an appointment with a member of staff at a convenient time.
