Stickman

 

Last week we enjoyed sharing the story of Spinderella by Julia Donaldson. It was all about spiders and football. It had lot's of amazing number language in and problem solving. We talked about 2 groups having the same number in and how many legs a spider has on either side of it's body and altogether. We also enjoyed sining the song There's a spider on the floor and Incy Wincy Spider with our own pet spiders. On Monday at group time we looked at our
odd socks and we talked about how we are all unique and special and being kind to each other. We have continued to do lots of rhyming. 

On Monday we created our own spider webs using a paper plate and would. We threaded the wool through the holes on the plate and then draw a spider on the plate. In the afternoon outside we made a enormous spider web using wool between the tree's and had to go over and under to get through it. 

On Tuesday we created our own spider biscuits and had to cut the legs with scissors to make 8 legs. We had to put 4 legs on each side. Lot's of number language used. We also had PE with Mr Treble and played some games in the hall to develop our spatial awareness along with some ball skills. 

On Wednesday morning we went to soft play in small groups and in the afternoon we did a science experiment using foil, whiteboard pens and water. We drew spiders on the foil using whiteboard pens. We poured water over the foil and slowly our spiders came away from the foil and moved around. It was very exciting.

On Thursday morning we played the game of Incy Wincy spider number board game. We took turns and worked out the number of dots on the dice and mode our spider up the drainpipe. We also drew some large spiders webs and spiders using chalk outside. In the afternoon we went and played football on the school field.

On Friday morning we made pizza's for our snack and they were delicious. We also went to see Rudolph and the sleigh but we couldn't work out where Santa had gone. We came up with some great ideas about where he might be. When we got back to pre-school we found some clues to follow. In the afternoon we went to soft play and had a great time. We also played in the hall.

Throughout the week we have enjoyed making spiders and different bugs out of play dough, playing with the spiders in the spaghetti and cutting the spaghetti with scissors. We have also enjoyed catching the pretend spiders from the webs using the tweezers. On the number table we have been exploring matching numerals to the numicon pieces and unlocking the padlocks. We enjoyed playing with the diggers and stones on the floor. We have been creative with the wooden blocks and dinosaurs and creating dinosaurs houses and enclosures.

Here are some photos of our displays this week:-

This week we have got a surprise when we come to pre-school. The elves have been very busy over the weekend and we all can't wait to see the children's faces. 

We will be sharing the story of stickman this week with lots of fun activities based on the story. Also we will be adding to our Christmas display and lots more exciting adventures and learning to do.

Home Learning

Can you go on a number hunt around your house or a walk outside and see what numbers you can find? Can you make a collage of the numbers you found?

Notices

Please bring any WOW's for our WOW board you have. If you would like some WOW slips, these can be found on the outside notice board in a wallet.

If you great to meet you either on Tuesday or Thursday for parents evening and to share with you how your child has settles into pre-school Year 2, all about their learning and next steps. If you were unable to attend one of these session, please let me know a time which is good for you.

On Wednesday 2nd December there is a POWSA virtual meeting via zoom at 7.30pm. If you would like more information please let me know.

This week I have received some information from dorchester primary schools of some virtual look arounds and videos. Here are the details for Damers First school 

There is a virtual video tour of St Marys Catholic First school. Here is the link for this:- 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6SwMyVJNjY&feature=youtu.be

If you would like your child to have a Christmas Dinner on Wednesday 16th December and they don't normally have a hot lunch, please email Caroline @ preschool@princeofwales.dorset.sch.uk for a code to login to the Local food links page. Please see letter for more details.

You can order your child's Christmas cards they have made at https://www.myschoolart.co.uk

This has been kindly organised by POWSA as a fundraising event. 

If you have any small  boxes we would greatly receive them as we have a surprise for the children tomorrow and in one of the area's the children can enjoy having a go at wrapping up the boxes as presents.. Please bring them in over the next few weeks. Also if anyone has any spare wrapping paper, ribbons and bows we would love them.

Please always remember you can  call or email  us anytime if you have a question or need anything.

My email is: j.nineham@princeofwales.dorset.sch.uk

Here's to another fabulous week.

Julia, Karen, Colleen, Sharon, Helen