Harvest

Hello everyone,

Last week we enjoyed listening to the story of Goldilocks and the three bears. We had porridge for snack which we really enjoyed so much we had seconds. We also shared a story about harvest and about different seeds and grains we can harvest. On Monday we went to look at the tractor and the pretend cow. We had a go at milking the pretend cow and talked about how the milk gets from the cow to the shops. On Tuesday morning we went to the park with our teddies and the Thomas Hardye CACHE students. We played on the park equipment, had a teddy bear snack and played some teddy bear parachute games. Some pictures are up on display in the classroom. We also had PE with Mr Treble. We did some balancing with bean bags on our heads this week.  We have all been very busy in the kitchen cooking our own three bears biscuits to take home and decorate. It has been lovely to see photos of all the decorated bears. These are up on display in the classroom.  On Thursday morning some of us went swimming and had a great time gaining confidence in the pool. Photos up on display.  Reception joined us on Thursday afternoon and we did some Bear yoga with them and a visit to the play trail. On Friday morning we went to the school orchard and harvested our own crop of apples and pears. We came back to pre-school and sorted them into apples, pears and sizes. In The afternoon we  started making our own teddy number line for the number area. We have also continued playing the teddy bear number game on the computer this week. 

This week we are going to be continuing our topic of harvest. We are going to be doing some cooking  with the apples and pears we collected from the orchard. We will bring some home and also send some to harvest cafe. We are having a joint afternoon with Reception this week and doing some Autumn/Harvest activities, songs and stories. Last week we read a story about a scarecrow and the children would like to make their own scarecrow, so we will be making a scarecrow this week. We will be reading the story  The Scarecrow's Wedding.   We will be joining in with harvest assembly on Friday morning. We will be doing some harvest threading and lot's more exciting activities and learning this week.

Home learning

Can you find a picture or an object which reminds you of Harvest?


Jennie Jigsaw
This week we will be talking about kind hands and kind words. Remembering how important these things are when playing with friends. We will be making our own poster using our hand print for this.

Letters and Sounds

Teddy is lost in the jungle 

One child (the rescuer) is taken aside while a teddy bear is hidden somewhere in the room. Tell the other children they are going to guide the rescuer to the teddy by singing louder as the rescuer gets closer to, or quietly as the rescuer moves further away from the teddy. Alternatively lead the children in singing a familiar song, rhyme or jingle, speeding up and slowing down to guide the rescuer. 

Meeting Fred frog from Read write inc

Notices

It's great to see so many WOW'S. We loved to share them at group time. Spare WOW slips are in the hall way. 

We are launching Marvellous Me tomorrow in Pre-school. Please check pigeon holes for login details and return permission slips as soon as possible. If you have any questions please come and see Julia. 

There is a POWSA meeting on Tuesday 2nd October at 7.30pm in the school staff room to plan future fundraising events. Please come and see Julia if you would like more information.

It was lovely to see some of you at Stay and Play on Friday. This week Stay and Play will be on Wednesday 3rd October  from 8.30-9.00am. Everyone is very welcome including younger and older siblings. Hope to see lots of you there. 

On Thursday 4th October it is dress like a farmer day. Children can come in dressed as farmers. 

On Friday 5th October we will be joining Reception and Key Stage 1 for Harvest Assembly. We will be singing a song with Reception. Harvest Assembly is at 9.15am in the main school hall. Parents and Carers invited to come and watch. 

On Friday 5th October it is Autumn Fest  starting from 5.00pm till 7.30pm. There are lot's of Autumn activities going on including conker championships, autumn crafts, apple bobbing, camp fire and lots more. Tickets can be purchased from the Main school office. £5.00 for a family of 4 and £1.00 for additional children. There will be a hog roast (£2.50 each) and refreshments on sale as well.  See poster on school website or Facebook. 

Also on Thursday 11th October it is Wacky Hair day in Aid of Weldmar Hospice care. Recommended donation is £1.00. Look forward to seeing some Wacky hair styles. 

Friday 12th October is a staff training day. Pre-school will be closed on this day. 

Please do come and see me if you have any questions. 

Here's to another fun and exciting week.

Julia and pre-school team