I hope you have all had a lovely half term break and that the children have

had a chance to recover ready for the next half term. Looking back we have

been so busy already, helped by the positive attitude towards learning shown

by the children and their ability to get along with one another (most of the

time).

Classroom activities, indoors and outdoors (weather permitting) continue to

be centered on developing language and communication and problem solving

skills across all areas of learning with activities linked to class topics as well

as evolving from children’s interests.

Our first topic this half term is ‘Me at School’, giving us a chance to explore

more of the building and find out who everybody is. The children will be

involved in planning routes around school and making simple plans as well as

making signs to help others find their way around. We will also be thinking

about how we can keep our school looking nice and maybe even adding a few

of our own improvements!

Other topics this half term include ‘Magic’ with very much a focus on stories,

imagination and fantasy worlds leading us nicely up to ‘Christmas’, a magical

time in school and particularly in the Reception classroom!

Thank you for your support in reinforcing reading activities introduced in

class, it really does make a difference. If you have any questions please feel

free to pop in.

J. Evans