Class Teacher: Mel
LSA’s: Violeta, Marlena and Stewart
Week commencing 28/06/2021
Independence Skills
This week we attempted to make our very own ice cream. The children did an amazing job at pouring the different ingredients into the bowl. The hard work was mixing it all up until the liquid became thick. However, Team Mole managed to work together and use an electric hand whisk to mix it all up. We loved adding different toppings to it afterwards before eating it all up!
Sports Day
In Mole Class, we have been practicing very hard for sports day. We have been practicing to run in a straight line and as fast as we can. We have also practiced throwing different objects using the under arm technique.
All of our efforts paid off on the day as Team Mole were exceptional at running and throwing and more importantly, they cheered each other on! Fantastic sportsmanship Mole Class.
Useful Learning Links:
Here is the link to our new story – Sharing a Shell
Here is a fun dough disco song to help strengthen those little fingers!
Please use this alphabet song to support your child with their phonic sounds.
Counting to 20 song:
Please use this video to support your child with learning to read tricky words.
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Week commencing 21/06/2021
Science
This week we have been super scientists and investigating whether objects float or sink. First, we made some predictions and then we carried out the test. We wanted to know if a balloon, coin, shell and a feather floated or sank. We put the objects to the test and soon had the results!
RSHE & Wellbeing
In Mole Class this week we have been learning all about sharing and how to take turns. We have been practicing to share the different pieces of equipment in the sand tray and have been using our words to communicate when we would like a turn. We have been very impressed with how well Mole class has done with this activity this week.
Mathematicians
The children have done some amazing math’s work this week. We have been learning to count different amounts of objects, recognise numbers and put them in the correct order. Some of us have also been using our counting skills to find the total amount of two groups of objects.
WOW Moments!
Well done to…
Ethan for asking lots of different questions!
Isaac for pouring all of his friends a drink.
Johnny and Joey for cutting their potatoes up at dinnertime.
Our Star of the Week award goes to:
Johnny
A huge well done to Johnny for producing some amazing writing this week in English. He has been retelling parts of our story,
‘Sharing a Shell.’
Keep up the excellent work!
Useful Learning Links:
Here is the link to our new story – Sharing a Shell
Here is a fun dough disco song to help strengthen those little fingers!
Please use this alphabet song to support your child with their phonic sounds.
Counting to 20 song:
Please use this video to support your child with learning to read tricky words.
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Week commencing 07/06/2021
To the Beach!
A huge well done to Mole Class this week for settling so well back into the school routine. We have started our new topic, ‘To the Beach’ and started to read our new story, ‘Sharing a Shell’. The children have really enjoyed their new reading corner, where they have been reading books in a boat.
Independence and Life Skills
In Mole Class this week, we have been learning all about safety in the kitchen. We have been looking at if an oven is on and how do we know, as well as learning how to switch an oven off. We have been busy making our own chips from potatoes and then following instructions on how to cook them. Chips on a Wednesday afternoon was a real treat!
First Aid
We have been very impressed with Mole Class this week when they participated in some First Aid training. We all practised using our loud voices to shout for HELP! as well as dialing 999 in an emergency. The children did a fantastic job at making teddy feel better with a cold compress and putting him in the recovery position.
WOW Moments!
Well done to…
Alex for becoming more independent in his self-care needs.
Porsha for creating an amazing ice cream collage.
Ethan for his super counting skills in the sand tray.
Johnny for following instructions.
Our Star of the Week award goes to:
Mole Class
A huge well done to Mole Class for their exceptional behaviour during the First Aid training. They all listened so well and answered lots of questions.
Go Team Mole!
Useful Learning Links:
Here is the link to our new story – Sharing a Shell
Here is a fun dough disco song to help strengthen those little fingers!
Please use this alphabet song to support your child with their phonic sounds.
Counting to 20 song:
Please use this video to support your child with learning to read tricky words.
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Week commencing 24/05/2021
A Teddy Bears Picnic
In Mole Class this week, we have been preparing for our Teddy Bears Picnic. The children have made a list of things that we need to take to make sure we do not forget anything. Look at our wonderful writing!
Outdoor Art
We were super excited this week, as we finally got the chance to get outside and hide our amazing stones that we decorated. We thought hard about where to hide them so that it was tricky for other people to find them. We hope the rest of school enjoy exploring the forest school and hunting for out beautifully decorated stones
Computing
The children in Mole Class have been exploring technology and learning to programme a computer in order to make it move. First, we thought about what instructions we wanted to give the Bee-Bot and then we had a go at inputting the instructions. We did a super job at inputting instructions and making the Bee-Bots travel around the classroom. We even managed to move the Bee-Bots out of the classroom where Spiderman hitched a ride on the back of one.
WOW Moments!
Well done to Isaac for sharing the train with his friends.
Well done Faith for using her beautiful manners.
Well done to Lucas for being very brave on the climbing frame.
Well done to Clara for having a go on a bouncy castle at the weekend.
Our Star of the Week award goes to:
Joey
A huge well done to Joey for your fantastic reading this week. We received a letter from the Bears inviting us on a picnic and Joey stood at the front of class and read the letter to all of his friends. He used a clear and loud voice so that all of his friends could hear him.
Fantastic work Joey!
Keep up the amazing work!
Useful Learning Links:
Here is a fun dough disco song to help strengthen those little fingers!
Please use this alphabet song to support your child with their phonic sounds.
Counting to 20 song:
Please use this video to support your child with learning to read tricky words.
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Week commencing 17/05/2021
Writing
In Mole Class, we have been describing the garden from our ‘Peace at Last’ story. The children have really enjoyed creating actions for the words to help them remember what to write. The children did amazing with their Talk4Write and we had some fantastic pieces of writing.
Good Health
In Mole Class we have been moving our bodies in a variety of ways this week, including getting on and off of equipment and travelling from one place to another. We used our good balancing skills as well as being super brave when climbing on and off equipment.
WOW Moments!
A huge well done to Mole class for;
Well done to Isaac for using his excellent listening skills in Science.
Well done to Jay and Porsha this week for excellent teamwork in cooking.
Well done to Johnny and Joey for independently making a cheese sandwich.
Well done to Clara for running around the playground with her friends.
Our Star of the Week award goes to:
Faith
A huge well done to Faith for your fantastic writing this week. Faith took part in our Talk4Write and remembered every sentence! She then listened carefully for sounds in words and then wrote them down.
Fantastic work Faith!
Keep up the amazing work!
Phonics
Next week we will be learning to write words containing the following sounds:
h, b, f, ff
Useful Learning Links:
Here is a fun dough disco song to help strengthen those little fingers!
Please use this alphabet song to support your child with their phonic sounds.
Counting to 20 song:
Please use this video to support your child with learning to read tricky words.
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Week commencing 10/05/2021
Creative
In Mole Class, we have been using outdoor resources to create an artistic picture frame. We are looking forward to foraging in the forest school area for natural objects that we can use to fill our picture frames with.
Cooking with Team Mole!
This week we have been focusing on teamwork. We have worked together to make cheese sandwiches. We have been identifying different kitchen items, buttering bread and even having a go at grating cheese. We were super proud of ourselves when we created a huge mountain of cheese!
Great work Moles!
Super Scientists
This week in Science, we have been using our sense of hearing to listen to different instruments being played. We made predictions about which instruments we could hear. We also had fun playing the different instruments. We can play them fast, slow, loud and quiet as well as stopping when asked.
WOW Moments!
A huge well done to Mole class for being so independent at dinnertime. You have been going up and making choices as well as being super helpful in clearing your plates and cutlery away.
Well done to Johnny, for completing some fantastic English work this week.
Well done to Ethan for independently riding his new bike at home.
Well done to Lucas who has been super brave at the hospital this week.
Our Star of the Week award goes to:
Porsha
A huge well done to Porsha for being so kind and caring towards her peers. You are a pleasure to have in Mole class.
Well done Porsha.
Keep up the amazing work!
Phonics
Next week we will be learning to read words containing the following sounds:
h, b, f, ff
Useful Learning Links:
Here is a fun dough disco song to help strengthen those little fingers!
Please use this alphabet song to support your child with their phonic sounds.
Counting to 20 song:
Please use this video to support your child with learning to read tricky words.
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Week Commencing 03-05-2021
Creative
In Mole Class we have been working very hard in Art. We have been decorating rocks using paint and glitter and have been creating our own patterns. We are looking forward to taking them into the forest school area for our friends to seek out and find.
Life Skills
We are super proud of Mole Class again this week for their amazing efforts at washing and drying their own pots after cooking. This week though Mole class took it one-step further and cleaned the surfaces in the cookery room.
Well done Team Mole!
WOW Moments!
Well done to Tahreem who has been communicating her needs to adults.
Well done to Joey, who has been very helpful at home. He made some jelly and helped look after his younger sister.
Well done to Johnny for his super washing skills in cooking.
Well done to Clara who has had some new boots this week and has been doing so well walking in them.
Well done to Isaac for having another fantastic week.
Well done to Alex for independently writing the number 6.
Well done to Porsha for her beautiful handwriting.
Our Star of the Week award goes to:
Ethan
A huge well done to Ethan for an amazing week at school. We have been super impressed with your independent skills. You did a super job at washing your pots up after making a milkshake.
Well done Ethan.
Keep up the fantastic work!
Phonics
Next week we will be learning a new set of sounds:
h, b, f, ff
I wonder if you can help your child to find objects from around the house that begin with each of the sounds.
Useful Learning Links:
Here is a fun dough disco song to help strengthen those little fingers!
Please use this alphabet song to support your child with their phonic sounds.
Counting to 20 song:
Please use this video to support your child with learning to read tricky words.
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W/C 26-04-2021
Mathematicians
This week in Mole class, we have moved on to exploring 3D shapes. We have been building with them, naming them and sorting 2D and 3D shapes. We have had a fantastic week of Math’s activities where Mole Class have worked incredibly hard.
Lights, Camera, Action!
This week in English, we have been putting our acting skills to use when acting out different scenes from our story – ‘Peace at Last’. We had a very tired Mr Bear, a very noisy owl and two singing cats.
All of the children chose which character they wanted to be and performed their part exceptionally well.
Good Health
In PE, Mole Class have been practising to travel in different ways. This is where we have shuffled, rolled, walked and crawled. We also travelled over objects and through objects.
Wellbeing
This week Mole Class did some Yoga.
The children followed the different moves carefully and really enjoyed some relaxation time. Some of us enjoyed it too much and nearly had a little snooze.
Life Skills
We are super proud of Mole Class this week for their amazing efforts at washing and drying their own pots after cooking. You all worked together as a team to get the job done.
Well done Team Mole!
WOW Moments!
Well done to Lucas who has had a visit to the hospital this week and has been super brave.
Well done to Clara who counted all the way to 20!
Well done to Faith who has been making sure her friends are ok when they became upset.
Well done to Alex who has done some amazing counting up to 10.
Our Star of the Week award goes to:
Isaac
A huge well done to Isaac for an amazing week at school. Your behaviour has been super. You have used your good listening ears and have followed the classroom rules.
Well done Isaac.
Keep up the fantastic work!
Useful Learning Links:
Here is a fun dough disco song to help strengthen those little fingers!
Please use this alphabet song to support your child with their phonic sounds.
Counting to 20 song:
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W/C 19-04-2021
Mathematicians!
This week in Mole class, we have been using our super looking eyes to find different shapes in the environment. We found shapes up high, down low and outside.
Getting Busy!
The children in Mole Class have been very busy during choosing time this week. They have really enjoyed playing in the reading area and role-playing. We have had some very tired Mr. Bears asleep in bed.
Super Scientists
In science, we have been using our sense of hearing to listen for different sounds in the environment. We went on a sound hunt and ticked off different sounds that we could hear.
Worth a Mention
Well done to Lucas who did amazing at finding and naming shapes in the environment.
Well done to Jay who again has done amazing with toileting this week!
Well done to Tahreem for showing friendly behaviours towards her peers and initiating play.
Our Star of the Week award goes to:
Alex
A huge well done to Alex, who has had a trip to the dentist this week. We are so proud of Alex for being super brave.
Well done Alex.
Keep up the fantastic work!
Useful Learning Links:
Here is a fun dough disco song to help strengthen those little fingers!
Please use this alphabet song to support your child with their phonic sounds.
Counting to 20 song:
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W/C 12-04-2021
Welcome Back!
This week has been a very busy week with all of our pupils returning to Mole Class. We have been establishing routines and settling back into school life.
We had a very important job to do this week…
We have been talking about how to make our classroom a safe and happy place. Take a look at our classroom rules:
Independence
This week we went into the cookery room to make our very own ‘Bear on Toast’ snack. We did a super job at chopping the different ingredients up as well as spreading the delicious spread. We couldn’t wait to tuck into our snack.
We want to say a big thank you to Isaac, Johnny, Lucas and Porsha for washing and drying all of our pots up after we had finished!
Worth a Mention
Well done to Ethan for asking a question using a full sentence:
“Are you going for your dinner?”
Well done to Jay who asked to go to the toilet this week!
Well done to Porsha for her writing her name independently!
Our Star of the Week award goes to:
2 children this week:
Clara and Porsha
A huge well done to the both of you this week!
Clara has settled really well in Mole Class and is beginning to explore the classroom environment. She has been super independent by going and selecting what she would like for her dinner! Porsha has had a great first week back. She has been so helpful in class and has made sure that our classroom is super tidy and looked after.
Keep up the fantastic work girls!
Useful Learning Links:
Here is a fun dough disco song to help strengthen those little fingers!
Please use this alphabet song to support your child with their phonic sounds.
Counting to 20 song:
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W/C 22-03-2021
Easter Egg Hunt!
This week in math’s we have engaged in lots of different Easter activities. We have been matching quantity to numeral by feeding the rabbit carrots. We have been ordering numbers by putting the rabbit’s footprints in the correct order and we have also been finding the total of two groups by counting all the eggs in each nest. Our favourite activity was when we went on an Easter egg hunt to find the different numbers to put in the correct order.
Catching Evil Pea!
This week Mole Class have been on a mission to catch Evil Pea. We had received a letter from Supertato to help him trap Evil Pea. The children in Mole class put their cooking skills to use and made some jelly to hopefully catch Evil Pea. We really enjoyed making the jelly and then also eating it at the end of the day.
Science
In science we have been exploring objects by using our sense of smell. We were super brave to smell what was in the pot. We then decided if we liked the smell or didn’t like the smell. We weren’t impressed with the garlic smell, but we liked the smell of the candle. We had some very good guesses at what was in the pot before using our eyes to see what it was.
Our Star of the Week award goes to:
Tahreem
A huge well done to Tahreem this week who has done some amazing work when listening to and following instruction to make jelly for Evil Pea. She has also engaged really well with PE lessons and has enjoyed playing team games.
Keep up the fantastic work Tahreem!
Worth a Mention
This week Faith has really enjoyed playing with other children outside. She has been initiating games and activities with others and has enjoyed being chased when playing tig. It has been lovely to see you play with your peers Faith.
Useful Learning Links:
Here is a fun dough disco song to help strengthen those little fingers!
Please use this alphabet song to support your child with their phonic sounds.
Counting to 20 song:
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W/C 15-03-2021
Creative!
This week we have been exploring symmetrical patterns. We have really enjoyed creating patterns with paint and then folding the piece of paper over to create a print on the opposite side. It was a bit of a surprise to see what was going to happen when we opened the piece of paper.
Good Health
We went into the cooking room to plan and make our very own smoothies this week. First we decided which fruit we wanted to put into the smoothie and then we prepared the fruit. This involved peeling and chopping the fruit, which was tiring work. The blender was very loud so some of us covered out ears. The noise was all worth it when we finally got to try our very own home made smoothies. I am very proud of how sensible Mole Class were and how well they all did at washing their hands before handling the food.
Outdoor Learning
This week we have been outside exploring the school grounds and collecting natural objects to put into our feely box for Science. We then had to guess and describe the object that was in the box. We did a fantastic job at describing the different textures using the correct symbol or using our words.
Our Star of the Week award goes to:
Jay Watt
A huge well done to Jay this week this who has blown us away with his phonic knowledge! He can now read some tricky words and is doing some amazing blending to read words.
Keep up the amazing work Jay!
Useful Learning Links:
Here is a fun dough disco song to help strengthen those little fingers!
Please use this alphabet song to support your child with their phonic sounds.
Counting to 20 song:
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W/C 08-03-2021
“Shape shape, what’s that shape?”
This week in math’s we have been focusing on 2D shapes. We have been exploring different shapes, matching shapes and also talking about the properties of shapes. We have really enjoyed playing shape bingo and hunting for shapes in the sand spot tray.
Computing
This week we ventured into the ICT suite. We really enjoyed learning how to use a mouse correctly, selecting items and moving them across the screen. We enjoyed exploring different colours to make patterns. Some of us even had a go at using the keyboard to type words and sentences.
Our Star of the Week award goes to:
Johnny
A huge well done to Johnny this week who has settled so well back into Mole class! You have done some super listening and have engaged in lots of learning. We have been so impressed with your shape knowledge and how you have described some 2D shapes. Keep up the amazing work Johnny!
Worth a Mention
We have been so proud of Mole class this week. We have been focusing on team work in PE. We have been working so well together in small teams and have been cheering each other on as well as congratulating our friends when they win. Excellent sportsmanship Team Mole!
Useful Learning Links:
Here is a fun dough disco song to help strengthen those little fingers!
Please use this alphabet song to support your child with their phonic sounds.
Counting to 20 song:
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W/C 01-03-2021
Mathematicians
This week in math’s we have been focusing on repeating patterns. We have been using different objects to create colourful repeating patterns. We even created our own repeating pattern by stamping different types of vegetables.
Good Health
We REALLY enjoyed making our very own superhero smoothies this week. First we talked about what makes a smoothie healthy. We decided that strawberries and bananas were a good healthy choice and that chocolate wasn’t. We then decided which colour smoothie we wanted to make…
Green for the Hulk or Red for Iron Man?
Afterwards we followed the superhero smoothie recipe and chopped up the ingredients. We then whizzed the fruit up in the blender. We really liked the red Iron Man smoothie, but we weren’t sure about the green Hulk smoothie.
World Book Day
The children have really enjoyed coming to school dressed up as their favourite book character. We have celebrated the day by sharing books, reading books and even reading magazines. Here are a few pictures of our day.
Our Star of the Week award goes to:
Joey
A huge well done to Joey this week who has settled so well back into Mole class. It is like he has never been away! Joey is exceptional at looking after his classroom, by always tidying things away. He is always respectful towards his friends and has also done some amazing sharing in allowing his friends to have a look at his special space book. It is a pleasure to have you in Mole class Joey, keep up the excellent work!
Worth a Mention
Clara has been busy at home making her own bread. We are super proud of Clara for not only making the bread but for also touching the dough! This is a huge achievement. Keep up the amazing work Clara!
Porsha has been busy practicing her name at home. Well done Porsha for tracing over your name, then making it and finally having a go at independently forming the correct letter shapes! You should be very proud of yourself! Keep it up!
Useful Learning Links:
Here is a fun dough disco song to help strengthen those little fingers!
Please use this alphabet song to support your child with their phonic sounds.
Counting to 20 song:
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W/C 22/02/2021
Maths – Using & Applying
We have been problem solving this week – The characters from our story this were all mixed up! We had to use our super sorting powers to unscramble the characters into different categories! I think we did a very good job and ‘Supertato’ would be very proud of our mathematics and team work!
Life Skills
A huge well done to the children at home who have been working super hard at recognising letters in their name, making their name and then having a go at writing the letters in their name and in the correct order! Keep up the excellent work!
Great Work Team Mole!
We have started our new PE focus this week – Team work and ball skills!
We have been learning to be part of a team and playing games as team. This is definitely our super skill!
Our Star of the Week award goes to:
Isaac
A huge well done to Isaac this week who has been so brave by having a visit to the dentist and for settling so well into school. He has been the life and soul of Mole Class and has tried so hard to settle into ‘Mole Class routines’. Keep up the positive attitude and fantastic enthusiasm Isaac!
Worth a Mention
Welcome back!
So proud of how well the children, who have returned to school this week have settled back into Mole class. Your friends were so excited to greet you back into the classroom and it has been amazing to see how much learning you have already achieved.
Useful Learning Links:
Here is a fun dough disco song to help strengthen those little fingers!
Please use this alphabet song to support your child with their phonic sounds.
Counting to 20 song:
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W/C 08/02/2021
Life Skills
Some excellent tooth brushing going on at home. Well done to those who have also completed the home learning tooth brushing sequencing.
Creative
In Mole Class this week we have been working with clay to create our very own Giant from Jack and the Beanstalk story. We worked really hard to squash and squeeze the clay into different shapes to create 2 eyes, a nose, a mouth and 2 ears. Some of us even had a go a creating the Giants hair.
Phonics
We have been focusing on Tricky Words in phonics this week. We have been reading some tricky words and then having a go at making them with magnetic letters. We then had a go at writing them. Look at our fantastic letter formation when writing the tricky word “to”.
Our Star of the Week award goes to:
Faith
Faith has been practicing her number recognition at home. Look at how big those numbers are! We are very impressed with how well you are doing with your home learning Faith! And a big thank you to your parents for all their support.
Useful Learning Links:
Here is a link to a very catchy song to help your child learn their tricky words:
Here is a fun dough disco song to help strengthen those little fingers!
Please use this alphabet song to support your child with their phonic sounds.
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W/C 01-02-2021
Snow Day!
Thank you for all of the exciting photos that were sent in from the snow day this week. It is great to see so many snowmen being built and you all having fun in the snow.
Life Skills
It’s amazing to see that life skills are continuing at home. Well done to Joey who made himself and his sister a Billy Bear sandwich!
Our Star of the Week award goes to:
Lucas
We have been very impressed with Lucas this week for stepping out of his comfort zone and attempting to climb the apparatus in PE. This is a huge step for Lucas. Well done!
Head Teacher’s Award!
A huge well done to Lucas and Clara for receiving
the Head Teacher’s Award this week!
Worth a Mention
We are super impressed with Jay this week for his English work. He completed the task of cutting out the pictures from the story and then sticking them down in the correct order. He also enjoyed re-telling some parts of the Jack and the Beanstalk story. Well done Jay!
Useful Learning Links
Here is a fun dough disco song to help strengthen those little fingers!
Please use this alphabet song to support your child with their phonic sounds.
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Art and Design
This week we have been working exceptionally hard to create a giant beanstalk for our reading garden. We have worked hard on our gluing and sticking skills as well as our cutting skills. We have used twisting techniques as well as learning how to twist wool into spirals. We are super impressed with our creation. We just hope a Giant doesn’t pay us a visit!
Life Skills
We have continued to focus on making our own toast again this week for snack. It is amazing to see that life skills are also happening at home. This week the children have been busy baking as well as engaging in some PE to keep themselves active.
Our Star of the Week award goes to:
Ethan
Meet Ethan – The new Spiderman. Ethan amazed us all at his excellent climbing skills. He tackled each part of the apparatus with confidence and was certainly proud of his achievements!
Worth a Mention
Well done to Clara for completing the planting activity that was sent home for this week. You have done a fantastic job. We can’t wait to see the pictures of your growing plant.
Useful Learning Links:
Here is a fun dough disco song to help strengthen those little fingers!
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Life Skills
This week we have been preparing our own snack. This has included safely using a toaster and spreading the toast with butter. It is amazing to see that life skills are also being taught at home, where pupils are helping around the house.
Our star of the week award goes to :
Joey for his amazing Jack and the Beanstalk writing! Keep up the fantastic work Joey.
Lucas engaged in some Jack and the Beanstalk role play this week. He was a very angry giant, who wanted his golden hen back!
Useful Learning Links:
Here is a fun dough disco song to help strengthen those little fingers!
