Week ending Friday 8th December 2023
Dear Families,
This week we continued to learn about toys and focused our learning around how toys have changed. We thought back to when we has a visit from the Toy Museum and got to look at some toys from the past. We compared what different materials toys are made of in the past and now and talked about how some toys now use batteries. The children are becoming so confident using their writing to share their learning. In maths, we focussed on representing the number 10 and started to look at number bonds.
The children also had a great time watching the pantomime on Wednesday and helping Pip the Elf make a Christmas toy!
Next week is full of festive activities! On Monday morning at 9.30am, we have our EYFS Winter Sounds concert. Please join us in the hall to watch us sing. Please have your child come to school wearing a red top. On Wednesday (13/12) it is Christmas jumper day, where the children are invited to wear a festive jumper to school. We also have our Christmas lunch on Wednesday and the kitchen will be making us a special lunch! Finally on Friday we have our final Family Friday of the term. Just like before you are invited to come in at 3.00pm to read a story with your child. Please feel free to bring in any festive stories you might have at home!
Have a lovely weekend.
Best wishes,
The Reception Team
Our Book this week
Click on the picture below to listen to the story with your child, then ask them the suggested questions.
"How have toys changed?"
"What materials were old toys made of?"
Our Song/Rhyme this week
Click on the picture below to listen to the song/rhyme with your child.
Teddy Bears Picnic
Can you have a teddy bear's picnic with your soft toys?
Our Words this week
We have learnt the words below this week. Can you ask your child the suggested questions to encourage them to use the words in a sentence?
Past
What were toys made of in the past?
Present
In the present, you are in Reception.
Compare
Can you compare what your toys at home are made of?
Changed
How have toys changed?
Our Traditional Tale
This week we have been learning a new traditional tale. Click on the video below to listen to the story with your child.
The Three Little Pigs
Can you retell the story? Can you use some of our story telling actions?
Our Maths Learning this week
This week we were learning about the number 10. The children confidently counted to 10 and were able to explore number bonds using a part part whole model, numicon and a ten frame!
Our Phonics Learning this week
We are now in phonics groups. If you are unsure which group your child is in, please speak to a member of the team.
Click on each picture of the sound to help your child practise their learning.
Ms O'Callaghan's Group
Mr McGivern's Group
Ms Lunat's Group
Ms Lewis' Group
Activities to try at home this weekend
Try out one or both of these activities with your child this weekend. Please send us any photos you take or bring your child's learning into school - we'd love the see them!
Make your own cup and ball toy
Can you use a cup and string to make your own old fashioned toy? Here's a link to help you!
Design a futuristic toy
We have talked about toys for the best and present, but what do you think toys will be like in the future? Can you draw your toy?
Noticeboard
End of Term
A friendly reminder that Wraparound Care will continue until Tuesday 19th December. The final breakfast club of the term will be on Wednesday 20th December. The term ends for pupils at 2pm on Wednesday 20th December.
Winter Sounds Concert
On Monday 11/12 at 9.30, we have our EYFS Winter Sounds Concert. We invite you in to watch our festive performance.
Please make sure your child is wearing a red top to school on this day.
Christmas Jumper Day and Lunch!
On Wednesday 13/12 we have our annual Christmas Jumper day where we ask your children to come to school in their festive jumpers. We will also be having our Christmas Lunch on this day!
Gallery of this week's learning
Any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to call the school office on 0208 802 4051 or email the team via: gboffice@newwavefederation.co.uk