Leaves, conkers etc!

All of the children enjoyed going on their nature walks, each with basket in hand scouring the school grounds! We returned with plenty of colourful differently shaped leaves, twigs etc which we looked at on our return.
This week we will be using some of those leaves to create a hedgehog, whilst every child will be doing their own leaf sponge painting picture.
As mentioned previously, we will be doing a conker counting activity during the week and would still welcome any more donations of conkers. A big thank you to those parents who have already brought in their Autumnal finds when out and about, the children love to look at them.
I'm aware this was mentioned in the newsletter, but just a reminder that our student on a Thursday this term  is Tiffany.
As it is half term next week, term will resume on Tues 8th November ( training day on Mon 3rd )
We all hope you enjoy the break and look forward to seeing you on our return.
                                                      
                                                             

Autumn

All of the children had fun trying musical instruments last week. We were also impressed at how well they could all stand still during musical statues, plus we witnessed some super dancing!
As Autumn is upon us we will be spending these last two weeks of term learning about and exploring the changes that we see around us.
Firstly we will be going on a nature walk around the school grounds, collecting different types of leaves,twigs etc, looking at colours, textures, size and shapes.Some of these leaves will then be used to make a hedgehog during the following week!
Our adult focused activity this week will be pumpkin card threading, which , on completion, will be hung up on display.
Books which we will be looking at are Leaves, Ferdie and the falling leaves and The Wind Blew.
We would be grateful if any of you could bring in any conkers you may have found whilst out and about, as we'll be using them for a forthcoming counting activity, many thanks in advance!
                                                            
                                                        

Music

Music is always a popular theme, and one which we will return to during the year.
All of the children will have the opportunity to try out different musical instruments, sharing and exchanging them. We will be listening to the different sounds that can be made, and take turns playing and listening to each other.
We will also be playing instruments in time to music, as well as dancing and playing musical statues!
Everyone will be making their own shaker to take home.
The books we'll be looking are The Ding Dong Bag, Noisy and Tanka Tanka Skunk.
During the week we 'll  be making fruit jelly with the children preparing peaches, grapes and and satsumas.
Just a reminder to all parents to please use the side gate to access the pre- school rather than climbing over the fence, which happened last week. The children are led by example and we actively discourage this, Many Thanks.                                                  

                                                           

Kind Hands

This week we're turning our attention to the subject of kind hands.

We will be discussing the importance of being kind to our friends, taking turns and sharing. ( PSED ) We have already witnessed some lovely exchanges between the children, whether it be moving aside to let another child get out of the ballpit in soft play, or actively approaching and talking to another child to make friends.

To put these subjects into practice we will be playing games which  will  require waiting and taking turns. The children have already been displaying this as they pass our soft toy, Jenie Jigsaw, to each other at storytime. Whoever is holding it can share their thoughts, whilst the other children will listen.She is already a popular character, and more information about Jigsaw PSHE learning is to follow.

At snacktime, we'll be reinforcing the the importance of good manners, and discussing times when it's important to say "please" and " thank you. "

All of the children will be taking part in a handpainting activity to create a poster for display, with lots of messy fun!

The books we will be looking at and sharing this week are called "Be Gentle" and "Sharing A Shell."