We have finally reach the end of the term and I think we are all ready for some sunshine. The children have enjoyed learning about Christianity and the Easter story and have been decorating eggs throughout the week.
We have got some frogspawn in the unit for the children to observe over the next few weeks. Hopefully there will not be frogs jumping around the unit when we get back. 🐸
We hope you all have a wonderful break and we look forward to seeing you on Tuesday 18th April.
Mrs Robinson.
This week we had a science workshop for the children to enjoy. They had the opportunity to be part of some experiments which were fun and exciting. We spent the rest of the week looking at other experiments. We discussed cause and effect and the children had a good understanding of how and why things happened. We are developing our science exploration area as I think we may have some young scientists in the setting.
Today your child is bringing home a library book to share with you. Please can you return the books before next Friday so that they can choose another book to take home.
I am hoping that the weather will start to change soon. Apologies for muddy children but the ground is so wet and we feel it is very important that they have a full outdoor curriculum as well as indoor regardless of the weather. Maybe the sun will come after the holidays.
I hope you all have a great weekend.
Mrs Robinson 🌞🌞🌞🌞
Hello all, sorry I have not been around this week I have been suffering with vertigo so it has taken me a while to regain my balance. Mrs Sheehan has told me about the amazing activities the children have done this week to celebrate science. I have copied her blog onto ours so that you can see what the children have been doing.
To mark the Science week, we carried out different experiments in Foundation. On Monday, we explored magnetic and non-magnetic objects. On Tuesday we used magnetic sticks and metal objects to create movement on paper. On Wednesday we placed flowers in coloured water to learn about the function of the stem in a plants. On Friday we launched a rocket into Space. Next week the children will be participating in an interactive Science workshop.
It sounds like I missed a great week but the children were eager to tell me all about what they have learnt.
I hope you all have a good weekend. Please make sure you have signed up for parent consultations which will take place next week.
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Despite the weather we have been learning about new life and the onset of Spring. The children are beginning to observe the changes in the environment and we are hoping that the weather will soon take a turn for the better. The children have created some amazing art that depicts new life. We focused on daffodils creating art using layering and also made picture of daffodils by bubble painting. These creations are on display in the school corridors.
Thank you to all for donating seeds. We are going to keep hold of them a little longer before planting as I think that any frost will kill them.
Next week we are going to be exploring science in depth. Watch this SPACE.🌏👽
Have a great weekend and keep warm.
Mrs Robinson❆❅❆❅❆
We have had an exciting week with World Book Day to enjoy and celebrate. The children loved dressing up and we all enjoyed wearing our PJ's, it definitely created a nice relaxed environment for the day. Stories and books are such an integral part of foundation and everyday is about storytelling and adventure, as the children learn through play. We shared many of our favourite books this week and the children enjoyed sharing the ones they brought into school on Thursday. We discussed how books are created and explained the meaning of words such as author and illustrator. We are going to be sharing books with year 5 and 6 next week which we are all looking forward to. We will also be reading The Enormous Turnip which is one of my favourite stories.
I hope you have a great weekend.
Mrs Robinson😁
The
children have come back full of enthusiasm. They have been asking me to make a
salon for a while so we have combined the salon with the nail bar. Many people
may think that this does not support gender balance but I can assure you that
this role play area is equally accessed by all the children in the
setting. We have observed the interactions in the area, focusing mainly on the children's communication
and social skills. They have been amazing problem solving and sharing resources. The
adults have supported the children in this area through questioning and most
importantly suggestions. The children are supported in resolving problems
during play and the adults have monitored this and only intervened when it
moved the learning forward. We are so lucky to be able to watch the learning
that can happen through a creative environment that is well resourced.
On Tuesday we celebrated Pancake Day. The children had a go at
tossing the pancake up in the air which was lots of fun. They eventually got
the opportunity to eat them and they were delicious.
Thursday, 2nd March is World Book Day. This year children do not have to dress up but can come to school in their pyjamas. However, if you have already purchased an outfit of a book character they can wear this instead. We would like all children to bring in their favourite book on the day.
Have a good weekend.
Mrs Robinson
On Tuesday it was safer internet day. We watched a short video
about internet safety and have discussed how to stay safe online. The children
had a good understanding of what to do if they see something online
that upsets them or makes them feel uncomfortable. We discussed the meaning of
the word internet and the use of the internet in our everyday lives.
During
child initiated learning the children made electronic devices out of
construction materials and drew houses with an internet box in them.
During
child initiated play the children often look at the map and point to the places
we have discussed during group sessions. We have continued learning about The
World with the particular focus on our local area.
The
children have created their own maps which show their journey from home to
school.
We
will extend this activity by discussing different ways of transport with the
particular focus on the most sustainable methods. of transport. We will also learn to identify particular features on the map such as a
river, a lake, a pond, a road, etc.
The hair salon is back!!!!!!!!
The children have been asking for this role play area for a while so we have reinstated it to include the nail bar. As you will see from the photographs we have an amazing mix of boys, girls and different year groupsengaging with each other in really good play that helps them learn.
Next
week is half term and I hope you all have a wonderful week.
Mrs
Robinson 😊😊
This week we have been using the World Map. After an adult directed activity, the children discussed their own experiences of other countries and places they know about. We looked at volcanoes and also the children were fascinated learning about wildfires. We learnt how the helicopters scoop the water up to put the fires out. We discussed other countries and the climate. The children were aware of the temperature changes around the world so we discussed the impact this can have. One child mentioned the fires so we discussed wildfires and the children learnt how they are put out. We also looked at volcanoes and which countries have volcanoes. The children talked about the floods in Potters Bar, under the bridge so we extended this by looking at news reports and why we thought it had happened. This topic will continue next week.
Our focus story for this week was 'Handa's Suprise'. The children have acted out the story and have had an opportunity to taste variety of fruit.
Have a great weekend.
Mrs Robinson
We have a had a very Chinese week in the unit with lots of exciting activities relating to the Chinese New Year. The children have made Chinese dragons, prepared and eaten noodles using chop sticks, looked at China on our map and learnt about the Chinese Zodiac story. It has been a very busy week. The children have also tried to do some Chinese writing which was fantastic. We always enjoy this festival as the children love the dragon and enjoy making their own dragon dances.
Our taxi rank has been very busy with lots of customers needing lifts to the airport. The children are keen to put luggage in the cab so if you have any old small suitcases that you don't need, could we please have them for the children to play with.
Next week we are going to walk around the grounds and collect some natural resources to make art in the style of Andy Goldworthy. Watch this space!
BAGS BAGS BAGS
From Monday 30th January could you please make sure that your child does not bring a bag into school. Unfortunately the bags are getting bigger and there is no room for the coats to fit on the pegs. I know their children like a back pack but it appears that the majority of them are empty. Please speak to me if you have any concerns about this.
Thank goodness the rain has stopped, this has allowed us to do lots of outdoor learning. The ice has been very exciting and we have been experimenting with ice melting in areas where the sun was shinning and areas where it wasn't. We discussed the speed of the thaw and the reasons why. We have started looking at animal patterns and camouflage and the children have enjoyed describing the differences between the patterns.
I am sure you have all noticed our new Taxi outside. The children have helped with the design and are eager to start playing with it. We are going to create a Taxi rank to encourage mark making outdoors. Please can you make sure your children do not play in it before and after school.
We have run out of spare trousers for changing, it appears we have lost at least 20 pairs of trousers so if you have some at home can you please return them ASAP.
Have a great weekend.
Mrs Robinson:)
