Week commencing: 9.12.24

 

The definite highlight of this week was our nativity play on Tuesday. The children did a fantastic job. We were all very proud of them and I'm sure you were too!

 

In Phonics, Miss Fyfe's group have been learning 'g' making a /j/ sound and 'c' making a /s/ sound. Miss Libby's group have been learning 'kn' making a /n/ sound.

In Maths, Butterfly Class have been learning all about 2D shapes. We have been learning the names of shapes, how to count the sides and the vertices, and how to make pictures and patterns out of shapes.

In Art, we have had another go at mixing primary colours to make different shades of secondary colours, and we have also looked at making different shades of colour is using black and white. The children created some fantastic one-colour-art by mixing different shades of the same colour.

In Science, we have learned about the changing of the seasons from Autumn to Winter, and we have been learning about the weather we typically get in Winter. We made our very own weather vanes and have begun a week-long experiment to see if the wind always comes from the same direction. Dissapointingly there was no wind today! Hopefully we will have better luck next week.

In History we learned about Rosa Parks and how she campaigned and inspired other people to campaign for fairer laws.

 

In choosing time we have been playing teachers with phonics flashcards, making and modifying paper aeroplanes, and there has been a big focus this week on teamwork and communication as the children worked together to build a den and also made a collaborative piece of art on the smart board. The children had to learn how to communicate their ideas to each other nicely, how to make decisions as a group, and how to make sure everyone was included.

 

Our tidy up song this week was 'Jupiter: Bringer of Jolity' by Gustav Holst.

 

On Friday, the children all enjoyed choosing presents for their family at the Christmas shop. It was a lovely opportunity for the children to focus on giving and showing their love for you all.