Sunday 30 November 2014

Nativity

It's hard to believe that there's only just under three weeks of this term left, before the Xmas break!
With this in mind we will be turning our attention to everything to do with Xmas in the coming weeks!
Our theme this week therefore is the Nativity.
 
Firstly we will be reading and discussing the story, prior to all of the children having a chance to dress up in the role play room to reenact the scene.

We will also be making and decorating crowns as worn by the three kings. As we do this we will be focussing on the number three.

In the main kitchen this week we will be making savoury scones, which the children will be taking home.

                                                          

Sunday 23 November 2014

The Five Senses

Last week the children were very excited to welcome Prince Charles to the school, as we all celebrated it's 20th anniversary.There was lots of flag waving, which Prince Charles reminded them were Union Jacks! We were so impressed at how well all of our pre-school children behaved, patiently waited for HRH to come out and even more excited about spotting his helicopter outside!

All of the children will have an opportunity to explore  the sensory bus which is visiting us this week. This ties in nicely with our theme The Five Senses. Last week we played the missing object game ( sight ) and this week we will look at hearing , smell , taste and touch.

Each will be playing games including taking turns to feel different objects and textures in bags; using noses to smell different fragrances; listening to and guessing what instrument is being played with your eyes shut,
and discussing taste at snacktime.

Just a kindly  reminder to ask all parents to return their session request forms asap to facilitate planning in the new year, thank you.                        

                                                        

Sunday 16 November 2014

Let's play a game

The children all had fun last week looking at the book The Blue Balloon, and much fun was had as we blew up a blue balloon, let it go and watch it whizz around the room!

This week we'll be playing lots of games. As well as board games, we'll be going into the hall to play more physical games eg  What's the time Mr Wolf, Musical statues and Duck, Duck, Goose.

In small groups we will be playing an observational game called Remember, Remember. This involves naming different objects, placing them in a bag and then trying to remember, in turn, what was put in.

Books we will be looking at are Postman Pat, Hide and seek with Jess, Teddy's Party and What's the time Mr. Wolf.

Finally, each child will be drawing their own picture using felt tips. We will then laminate it and cut it into big pieces to create their own jigsaw to take home.

Just a note to inform you that our colleague Kayley Pitfield will be joining our staff quota, twice a week, as we welcome new children to pre-school.

                                                               

Sunday 9 November 2014

The Blue Balloon

All of the children enjoyed making firework pictures last week, and used some super words to describe the noise fireworks make, and how they look in the sky.
This week we're looking at and discussing the book The Blue Balloon by Mick Inkpen.
This is a lovely book which will enable us to talk about colours,shapes and things that float.
As the week progresses, it's always nice to see how the children can recall the story and tell us what happens.
To tie in with the theme this week, the children will be marble painting their own blue balloon.
In the kitchen we will be making pizzas with a choice of toppings which include our own homemade tomato puree ( using tomatoes grown at pre-school ) cheese, pineapple and red peppers.
                                                        
                                                          

Monday 3 November 2014

Fireworks!

Welcome back from the half term break, we hope you all had a nice time, these weeks seem to be flying by !
As firework night is upon us we will be focusing on this subject for the remainder of the week.
Using bright colours and lots of glitter the children will be making a firework display. This will include making rockets, whilst discussing shapes and colours.
Recalling fireworks we may have seen, we will discuss the noise they make, the patterns we see and what time of day we see them. We will also remind everyone about keeping safe, for ourselves and our pets.
We would love to see your wow comments on any displays you may have gone to, please do keep them coming.
The Jigsaw theme this week is " What I Am Good At. "