Hedgehogs

Hello everyone,

Last week we had a great week making our rocket names which are on display in the classroom. we looked for our name card and then had to stick the letters in our name in the correct order. We talked about the sounds and names of each letter.  We then used chalk to draw fire.
On the Chromebook's we used purple mash to make our firework pictures. These are up on display in Room2 above the computers. We really enjoyed talking about our firework experiences.
We took Zoe our new Deputy on a tour around the school to see all the magical places we can use to support and development our learning. We played hide and seek in groups outside. We counted to 20 and found some great places to hide. This was so much fun.
On Friday we supported Children in Need in wearing spots and stripes. Thank you to everyone who supported this. We have raised £441.00 so far. On Friday we coloured our own Pudsey in and made moving Pudsey bears. Our scissors skills are fantastic.

This week we be looking and learning about Hedgehogs. We will be sharing lots of stories and songs about hedgehogs. Helen will be bringing in her hedgehogs which she has rescued.  Can you think about a question you might like to ask Helen about hedgehogs?
We will be playing a number hedgehog game, making hedgehog house for our nature area, making hedgehogs with play dough, paint, leaves and lots more.

Jennie Jigsaw:-

This week we will be looking at how special we are and what makes us special.

Letters and Sounds- 

Matching sound makers
Show pairs of sound makers (e.g. maracas, triangles) to a small group of children. Place one set of the sound makers in a feely bag.
The children take turns to select a sound maker from the feely bag. Once all the children have selected a sound maker, remind them to listen carefully. Play a matching sound maker. The child with that sound maker stands up and plays it. 

This activity can be adapted by playing the sound maker behind a screen so that the children have to identify it by the sound alone.

Notices 

On Monday 20th we are having a coffee and information morning. We will be sharing ideas and information about Communication and Language, Literacy and Mathematics to support your child's learning. It will be great to see you there. If you are unable to attend and would like more information please do come and see me. 

On Tuesday 21st November there is the POWSA Christmas fair planning meeting. Please come along to help with the planning of the Christmas Fair and other fundraising events planned. Please come to the school staff room for 7.30pm. If you are unable to make it and would like more details please do come and see Julia. 

Don't forget to bring in your child's WOW moments. We love to share and celebrate these with everyone. There are spare WOW's by the WOW board in the corridor. 

It was lovely to see some of you at Stay and Play on Friday. This week Stay and Play will be on Thursday 23rd November from 8.30-9.00am. Everyone is very welcome including younger and older siblings. Hope to see lots of you there.

On Saturday 2nd December from 10.00-11.00 we are having a stay and play session with a christmas craft activity. It would be lovely to see you there. 

We are visiting Poundbury garden centre on 4,5,6th December in small groups to look at the christmas decorations and lights. Letters and permission slips have gone home for this trip. Please return permission slips. If you have question please do come and ask. 

The Christmas fair is on Friday 8th December from 3.30pm in the main school. There will be a special visit from Father Christmas. More information to follow. 

Don't forget if you are doing your christmas online shopping, it would be great to go through the Easy fund-raising page as this raises money for the pre-school. Here is a link for more information.  https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk

Friday 24th November 2017 - 

- Christmas Lights Switch On -

- Buttermarket, Poundbury - 

ALL POW CHILDREN (AND THEIR PARENTS) WELCOME TO JOIN OUR 'COMMUNITY CHOIR' - SONG DETAILS TO FOLLOW.

Arrival at the Buttermarket from 5.30pm
BBQ and marshmallows from 6.00pm (FREE Hot Chocolate)
Singing from around 6.15pm
Countdown to lights switch on by special guest from 7.15pm

BOO's toyshop at Poundbury and Brewery Square are giving back to the pre-school 10% on purchases when you mention Prince Of Wales School throughout November. 

Have a fabulous week.

Julia and Preschool Team