This week we have been focusing on the book ‘Whatever Next!’ We found out how Baby Bear used a box to make a rocket so he could visit the moon. We decide to use large boxes and other reclaimed materials to make our own rockets. We worked together in small groups to design what our rocket should look like and made a list of materials we will need. We made some super rockets. We used the internet and books to find information out about the sun and the moon. As part of our numeracy this week we used moon rocks to explore weight and use comparative language such as lighter and heavier. We really enjoyed visiting the moon this week.

In EYFS this week we have been learning how to use the computers in our setting. We are learning how to log on and open a programme up. We have also been using the mouse and keyboard.

Parents: This is part of the EYFS curriculum. If your child uses any form of ICT at home, such as a Nintento DS, a laptop, a PC, DVD player or CD player, let us know and bring us a photo too.

Also in EYFS this week, we have introduced the children to our ‘Junk Modelling’ area. This area is where the children use various pieces of ‘JUNK’ to create something exciting and original using their imaginations. We made musical instruments this week as part of listening week.

Please bring in any reclaimed materials such as yogurt pots, cereal and other food boxes, plastic cartons, plastic bottles and milk top lids. This really helps us out and allows us to let the children use this area every day.

We have really enjoyed our reading area this week too. We can come into this area at any time during the day and read quietly by ourselves or enjoy a good book with our friends! Our sound books help us to recognise sounds and objects that begin with that sound. You can help with this at home.  

Reception’s sounds this week- m  d  g and  o 

Please help yourselves to our books from the EYFS Library. These can be found in both the Nursery and reception entrances. Just sign the books in and out as you borrow them. Enjoy.

Each child has a key worker in Nursery and reception. You should have had a letter sent home explaining all about your key worker and their role within the setting. Just look in the cloakroom to see your child’s key worker. We are here if you need anything.

Remember…………………….. We learn, laugh and grow together!

NEXT WEEK………………………its ‘Looking week’. We will be playing lots of physical ball games requiring hand eye co-ordination, playing I spy, writing poems about what we can see, making alphabet cards for our opticians and making glittering glasses to sell in the pharmacy!