Hello everyone.....

Hello everyone.....

This week we have enjoyed sharing a variety of Elmer and Jungle stories. It was lovely that the children bought books in from home for us to share about our topic.  

Throughout the week we have been busy paiting our cermaic elphants using primary colours. We used the technique of dabbing them with a sponge. More information about these elephants will come at a later date. 

On Monday morning we had PE in the hall and used the climbing equipment. We are becooming confident at climbing higher and using the equipment in a variety of ways. In the afternoon we went on a colour hunt to find all the colours of Elmer around the preschool building. We also went to Soft play. We used Purple Mash on the computers to create our own Elmers.

On Tuesday morning we had our  Kickboxing session which we all really enjoyed. We went on an adventure as monkeys to rescue the bananas.  We practiced our stance and guard. We also practiced our ducking and jumping over the laser. In the afternoon we did a Lava lamp science experiment using oil, water and food colouring. Can you child tell you about the experiement?

On Wednesday morning a group of children went to the care home for a sing song, story and cake. We had a lovely time talking to the residents. In the afternoon we had Relax kids. We had a great relaxation session. 

On Thursday we had a whole school assembly and got to meet Thomas the Gorilla. We then also had another opportunity if we wanted to, to go and meet Thomas the Gorilla up close. We came back and created some amazing art work using paint of Thomas the Gorilla. We also recalled what we liked from our experience of Thomas. In the afternoon we had a lovely time playing outside.

On Friday we had a lovely time playing outside and playing What's the time Mr wolf along with sticking our art work and photos in our magical achievement books. 

Throughout the week we have enjoyed constructing with the zoo waffle, animal wooden blocks and duplo monsters.  In the number area we have been linking up the numeral elpehants in order and recognising numerals.  We have enjoyed marking making  on the elephant outlines. We have also enjoyed using the playdough to cut out jungle animals using a variety of tools and materials including gems, buttons, plastic trees and pom poms. In the small world area we have been busy using the jungle scene with Elmer, elephants and gorrillas. On our finger frenzy table this week we have been using the screwdrivers to srew and unscrew the screws in the wood blocks. In the water tray we have been bathing and caring for the babies. 

Throughout the week we have begun to learn the Read Write inc picture names in group time.  We have been doing lots of rhyming games and Jungle/Elmer stories. We are all becoming very resilient and independent tortoises. We are great at having a go and keeping on trying. 

Some pictures of the week.....

For next two weeks we will sharing the story of The three little pigs and some alternative versions of the story. We have lots of exciting planned activities including science experiments, cooking, making and creating, story maps, Now Press Play and lots more.

Home learning

Can you tell a family member some words which rhyme?

Can you go on a number hunt? Can you recognise the numerals 1-5

Can you have a go at building a house for the three little pigs using construction at home?

Notices 

We are going to be doing some junk modelling and if you have any cereal boxes or similar boxes to this size along with smaller boxes please bring them in. 

A video will be avaiable shortly from the information session.

On Wednesday we have our story time session for our families to come and join us for a story and sing song. Please come along at 3.10pm to the classroom door and a member of staff will let you in. Look forward to seeing you there.

On Friday it is wear a scarf day. Children welcome to come to preschool wearing their scarves.

On the Pre-school window is the sign up sheets for parents evening. Please see Newsletter for details. If these dates and times are not covenient please come and speak to Julia to arrange a convenient time and date. Look forward to seeing you either on Tuesday or Thursday for parents evening.

We are a NUT FREE SCHOOL, so please can we remind our families that the children have no products containing nuts in their lunchbox.

Uniform

To order uniform for Pre-school please see link below. We also have some second hand uniform available.

DEP School wear shop

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W: https://www.dorsetprintwear.com/the-prince-of-wales-school

T: 01305 750292

E: sales@dorsetprintwear.co.uk

Please do come and see myself or a member of team if you have any questions.

We are all really looking forward to seeing you all and here's to an exciting and great week  full of fun and adventures.

Julia, Colleen, Sharon and Lauren