Book week....

Hello everyone,

Last week we really enjoyed listening to the story of Mr Wolf's pancakes on Monday and Tuesday. We also enjoyed listening to the audio version of the story.  We had a go at writing a shopping list of ingredients Julia needed to get from the supermarket. We also practiced our scissors skills by cutting out pancakes and toppings to stick on the top. On Tuesday morning at group time we learnt how to make pancakes. At snack time we enjoyed eating pancakes with a variety of our favourite toppings. In the afternoon we had pancakes races in the hall due to the rain!! For the rest of the week we have enjoyed sharing the story of The three little pigs. The children have been great at joining in with the repeated refrains in the story and retelling the story. We also enjoyed listening to a different version called the three little wolves and the big bad pig. We have used the three little pigs small world area to retell the story with our friends. On Wednesday morning we had PE with Mr Treble and we practiced our catching and throwing skills using beanbags. On Wednesday afternoon we collected a variety of materials around the school grounds to make a house and then used the hairdryer to see if the material would blow away. The children really enjoyed this activity and using the hairdryer. On Thursday and Friday morning a group of children helped Karen think of words which rhyme with pig, stick, pot and straw. On Thursday afternoon we acted out the story of The Three little pigs outside using the roundhouse, wood area etc. We also enjoyed playing on the playtrail and carried on the game with our friends. On Friday afternoon we played number bingo in groups and played outside with our wellies on. On Friday morning, Helen made an obstacle course and we practiced our balancing, climbing and jumping skills.
We have enjoyed the vets role play and being the vet and making the animals better. 

This week we are going to be celebrating World Book Week with a variety of activities around books. We have got our trip to the library this week to explore and learn what is available at the library.   We will be exploring a different book each day and have a variety of activities to go with the book including cooking, drama, drawing/painting, science and lots more. We will be looking at different types of books e.g. Fiction and non fiction. 
On Thursday we are dressing up as our favourite book character. We would love to read the children's favourite books, so it would be great if the children would like to bring these in over the week. 
If you would like to come and share your favourite story with the children, please come and speak to a member of staff to arrange a time during the week.
On Tuesday afternoon Year 3 children will be coming to read to pre-school and this will continue on a weekly basis.

Home learning

It has been lovely to see all the amazing number hunt posters come in. Can you bring in a picture of you reading your favourite story in an interesting place? We sent home last week a story challenge. Please do bring them in when completed to receive a certificate

Letters and sounds:- 

Last week Karen/Helen and Sharon's groups have done the sound m and this week will be doing the sound a. Last week Julia's group have done the sounds m, a and this week will be doing the sound s. We have been doing lots of games with Fred frog which involves oral blending and segmenting  We will have also been doing some alliteration. We have been thinking of words beginning with different sounds. There is an information session on Tuesday 17th March at 9.00am. 

Notices

Please remember to check your Child’s post pocket when you come in the mornings.

On Friday 6th March February at 5.00pm we have got our story session. Please come and join us. Children very welcome to come in pyjamas and bring a teddy. We have changed our story time dates list. Please take a look at the poster for future dates.

 This week Stay and Play will be on Friday 6th March from 8.30-9.00am. Everyone is very welcome including younger and older siblings. Hope to see lots of you there. 

Our next Saturday Stay and Play is on Saturday 14th March from 10.-11.30. Hope to see lots of you there.

On Tuesday 3rd March POWSA meeting in School staff room at 7.30pm. All welcome.

On Thursday 5th March is World Book Day, children can come dressed as their favourite book character. Children also to bring their favourite story to school. 

On Tuesday 17th March there is an information session at 9.00am to share the Read Write Inc Nursery programme and accessing Purple Mash at home.

Here's to an exciting book week.

Julia and Pre-school Team