Teddies

Hello everyone,

Last week we all painted a picture of our faces for our class board. In group time we used the mirrors to look at our faces and talk about the similarities and differences between each other. We then painted a pictures of us. These are now up on display. 
We read the story of We're going a bear hunt which will we all enjoyed joining in with. From the story we went on our own bear hunt and acted out the story. We found our own bear. We have also enjoyed reading 'Where my Ted?' and sharing Ellis and Alexandra bear stories. We have been busy making our own bears in swish swashy grass. Through this activity we have been practicing our scissors skills. We have also been using the computers and the programme 2paint on Purple Mash to paint our own bears. These are up on display. 
On Monday we did some Yoga with the Mr Gibson Year 1 class.
On Tuesday we went to the Roundhouse to listen to stories and had Mr Treble for PE. We played lots of fun games including traffic lights, pirates treasure and fruit salad. 
On Wednesday afternoon we went to soft play in small groups as the weather was a little wet. 
On Thursday we went out on the balance bikes around the school grounds. We gained confidence in going down the hills. We played lots of different games on our bikes to develop our bike skills. 
On Friday morning we watched the video of We're going on a bear hunt. We enjoyed watching this. On Friday afternoon we played number bingo. We enjoyed playing this for the first time. We knew some numerals. We also did some Yoga based on the story of We're going on a bear hunt.  Throughout the week we have been helping to prepare snack by counting out the cups and plates and gathering all the things we need on our snack tables.
We have been looking after the chickens and guinea pigs along with watering in the polytunnel. 

This week we will be continuing with our bear stories and activities. 

Jennie Jigsaw:- We will be talking about how we can look after our classroom.

Letters and Sounds:- Continue our sounds lotto game and explore musical instruments. 

Home Learning:- Can you find a bear story, make a picture of a bear, an activity about a bear or bring in a picture of a bear?

Notices:

WOW'S- On the board by the door are the blank WOW slips. These WOW slips are for you at home to write about something your child has done e.g an achievement, a place you have been, news you would like to share at pre-school etc. 

It was lovely to see some of you at Stay and Play on Wednesday. This week Stay and Play will be on Thursday 20th September  from 8.30-9.00am. Everyone is very welcome including younger and older siblings. Hope to see lots of you there.

On Saturday 22nd September  from 10.00-11.30  we are having a stay and play session. It would be lovely to see you there. Younger and older siblings very welcome.  

Our POW School Grounds are in need of some love, care and attention. For this reason, we will be running a  ‘Community Make-Over Day’ on Saturday 22nd September  We will be working on the wildlife garden and the metal railings at the front of the school. Please bring gardening tools for the nature garden. Sessions will run from 1pm-4pm. People are free to come and go as they please. All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult and all attendees must sign in and out. This invitations is open to parents/carers, past and present (so get tagging) and all members of the community that would like to help make our outside environment special again.

On Sunday 23rd September  it is our theatre trip to Snail and the Whale at The Octagon in Yeovil. The show starts at 11.00am. Please can we meet at 10.45 in the foyer. I will have the tickets for everyone who has purchased them through pre-school. Its going to be a great show. There is a carpark next to the theatre which is free on a Sunday.  Any questions please come and see Julia.  

On Thursday 4th October it is dress like a farmer day. Children can come in dressed as farmers. This is the start of our harvest fortnight of activities. 

On Friday 21st September it is film night. Please see board for more information. Tickets can be purchased from school office. This is a POWSA fundraising event. 

A letter has gone home about popping along for a coffee and information session about Year 2 of preschool on Tuesday 18th September.  It would be lovely to see you all there.

Here to another great week.

Julia and Pre-school team

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