Last week we had a great week listening to lots of seaside stories which the children have bought in. On Tuesday morning we had the beach lifeguards come and visit us and talked about beach safety. The children learnt about the different flags, what to do if you get lost on the beach and what the lifeguards do. We have also made salt dough this week and have been creating mermaids using gems and beads. We have also been painting seaside pictures. We have also been creating our own seaside collage with a variety of resources.  On Wednesday afternoon we went over to the teepee and listened to a variety of seaside music and drawing pictures to the music.  On Thursday afternoon we went out on the balance bikes and also did some weeding in the garden. We picked some peas and had them for snack. On Friday we talked we read the story of Peppa's holiday and then talked about postcards. We then had a go at writing our own postcard and drawing a picture. During the week we have enjoyed playing ring games and party games like musical statues. 

This week we are going to be continuing our theme of the seaside and in particular looking at what lives under the sea. If you have any stories please do bring them in. We are going to continue making our own postcards and listening to the story of Joe's holiday. We are also going to be reading the story of Sharing a shell and following this painting our own shells. We are going to be creating our own salt dough creatures to then paint and bring home. We will continue with our gardening and looking after pre-school pets. 

Home learning

Can you bring in you favourite seaside story or make a underwater creature? 

Letters and sounds:- 

We will continue with our rhyming door by adding new rhyming words and playing rhyming games. We will continue to revisit the Read Write Inc Pictures and lots of FRED talk activities  We will also continue with some alliteration by playing I spy. Julia's group have been learning the sound m, a, s, d, t, I  n, p, g, o, c ,k ,u, b, e. Karen's group will be learning the sound m, a, s, d, t, I,n ,p,g,o this week. Helen's group will be learning the sound m, a, s, d, t, I  n, p,g,o,c this week. 

Notices

Please remember to check your Child’s post pocket when you hang up coats in the mornings, all important post will be there.

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. 

As the weather is starting to get warm, please could all children bring sun hats to school. We do have a box of spares if needed. If you have applied suncream to your child before school please could you let a member of staff know. If you have ticked to supply your own suncream, please could you make sure children have this when they come to Pre-school ready for us to apply 

It was lovely to see some of you at Stay and Play on Wednesday.  This week Stay and Play will be on Thursday 27th June from 8.30-9.00am. Everyone is very welcome including younger and older siblings. Hope to see lots of you there.

On Wednesday 26th June we have our story time at 3.10pm. Please come and join us. Everyone is very welcome including younger and older siblings. Hope to see lots of you there.

On Wednesday 26th June is a POWSA meeting at 7.30pm in the main school staff room. Be great to see you there.

On Saturday 6th July is the school summer fair. It will be a great family fun day out. 

  

The children who are attending the Prince of Wales School in September will continue their Tuesday transition afternoons. If you have any questions about these afternoons please come and see Julia. If your child does not normally attend on a Tuesday, please bring them to pre-school for 1.00pm for their transition days.

Our swimming day this term will be Friday.  Each child who attends on a Friday morning session will get to swim every other week. Please check letter for your child's date for swimming.

Here's to a great week.

Julia and Pre-school team