Term 2, Week 1

We have all had a lovely first week back at school. This week in Literacy, Apples and Pears have enjoyed learning about different celebrations, focusing on Diwali and Bonfire Night. We have learned ways in which we can stay safe if we are watching fireworks with family and friends and we created a safety poster with the information we discussed. 
This week in Maths our focus was learning about numbers 1,2 and 3 along with subitising. We completed the following learning challenges:
  • Find 1, 2 and 3
  • Subitise 1, 2 and 3
  • Represent 1, 2 and 3
In Phonics this week we have learned the following sounds r, j, v and y. Please encourage your child to show you which sounds they have learned each week, and practice the formation of the letter at home.
In PE we took turns pretending to be different animals by moving our whole body like the animal would. We considered how big/small they were, how close they were to the ground, and how fast or slow they moved. 

In PSHE the children learned about families and how different each family is, and that this is what makes families so special.

In PSED this week we discussed problem solving, how it feels when we are faced with a challenging situation and what we can do to gain help.

For our Understanding of the World lesson this week, the children learned all about Halloween, what it is and how it is celebrated.
Apples and Pears work really hard every week on their learning, we hope you enjoy seeing what they have been up to on Tapestry.
Important reminders:
  • On Friday afternoons Apples and Pears do 'show and tell' therefore your child can bring something in from home to show their class.
  • All parents should have access to Tapestry. If you have not signed up yet, please do this so you do not miss out on seeing what the children have been learning and this is also a useful way to see any important messages and reminders
  • Please read the school newsletter for information about school events and dates for your diary
  • All children should have a PE kit in school, which should be in a named PE bag
  • All items of clothing MUST be clearly labelled with your child's name. This includes shoes, PE items, coats, lunch boxes and water bottles
  • Children should bring in their reading record and reading book everyday
  • Ensure your child has read each week and you have written a comment in their reading record. This must be done prior to their 'reading day' at school (your child's reading day has been written on the first page of their reading record) in order for your child's book to be changed
  • Earrings must be removed on PE days (Mondays for Apples and Tuesdays for Pears)
Dates for your diary:
Friday 27th November - Apples and Pears Class Assembly 
Many thanks for your support, have a lovely weekend.
The EYFS Team