On Monday we will be sending home all indoor shoes and changes of clothes to allow you to check for fit/replenish as necessary. Please can children bring a bag suitable for carrying everything home (eg a rucksack or carrier bag) thanks

Independent learning

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Literacy.

This week we have been continuing to revise all of the block one tricky words .

We have been reading together, using a range of texts and enjoying sharing Christmas stories. One of our favourites was ‘The Smelly Sprout’

We have been developing our skills in listening and following instructions as we drew snowmen pictures.

Numeracy and Maths

This week we have been exploring how to recognise and create symmetry.

Other areas of the curriculum.

We have been learning about the story of The Nutcracker and the music of Tchaikowsky. We have been moving our bodies in different ways, representing all the parts of the story and creating sequences of movement. We have also enjoyed watching excerpts from the ballet and appreciating the skill and strength of the performers.

We really enjoyed our party on Wednesday

This week’s homework and other information

• Please can children bring a bag to school on Monday 19th as we will be sending home indoor shoes and changes of clothes to allow you to check for fit and replenish clothes ready to bring back in January.

We have a large collection of unnamed and unclaimed property which we will leave out in the playground in a tray for you to look through. Anything unclaimed by the end iof term will be donated or disposed of. A reminder to please name all items of clothing and shoes, and to check names on items brought home in case your child accidentally acquires a jumper belonging to someone else.