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  04

  Mar

  Matching numerals to quantity

  Posted by Mrs L Jesters

  The children took part in a fun number matching activity out on the field. They searched for numbers 1-5 and collected the correct number of objects to match each one. The children used natural materials, tyres, climbing frame and statues counting them carefully before telling an adult that they had found them. Some children worked in small groups while others worked independently.
• 04

  Mar

  When I grow up..

  Posted by Mrs L Jesters

  The childminder enjoyed a creative activity where they explored their dreams for the future. They chose a picture representing what they would like to be when they grow up, carefully cutting and sticking in onto their page. They then used their imagination to draw objects and details around it that related to their picture.
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  02

  Mar

  Little Now, Big Later

  Posted by Mrs L Jesters

  Our topic this term is all about growing up. We will be looking at our own experiences as babies, toddlers and what happens as we grow. We will be looking into the types of jobs we can have when older, learning about different types of jobs and their roles.
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  21

  Jan

  Week 3 of My World

  Posted by Mrs L Jesters

  Africa! This week we have gone to Africa, learning about safari animals, music and patterns. We looked at Africa on the map and spoke about the warm climate and large landscapes from videos and pictures. Music played an important role this week as children listened to African style rhythms, clapping along to beat and using their own musical instruments to create sounds along with playing some African drums. We also focused on the different patterns we could see on animal prints and clothing and discussed what we could see during carpet time or when creating our artwork.
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  14

  Jan

  Week 2 of My World

  Posted by Mrs L Jesters

  North and South America ! This week we have traveled from Antarctica to North and South America. During carpet time we discussed how we would get there and what types of transport we would use. We also looked the Amazon rain forest, talking about the environment and the animals that live there. The children worked together to sort through the animal box to place the animals that lived in this continent for our small world area after looking through pictures and videos for help.
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  08

  Jan

  Week 1 of My World

  Posted by Mrs L Jesters

  Antarctica! This week we have been visiting the continent Antarctica, learning the names of animals that live there focusing on penguins, seals and whales. Ice painting with blocks of colour ice to explore texture, temperature and mark making and finishing the week of by learning about the polar lights, looking at colorful images and creating our very own artwork inspired by the colourful skies.
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  07

  Jan

  Homemade snow

  Posted by Mrs L Jesters

  The children wanted a tuff tray full of snow for our Arctic and Antarctica animals. The children took turns to add the ingredients corn flour, flour, baking powder and water. We then left it in the fridge to harden. Once it was ready we collected the animals that live in the snow such as penguins, polar bears, Arctic fox, and owls.
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  16

  Dec

  Bingo

  Posted by Mrs L Jesters

  During carpet time the children took part in a group bingo game. The children sat in small groups and took turns marking off each picture that was called out. The bingo game encouraged children to work together to recongnise images and listen carefully for cues.
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  15

  Dec

  Sorting

  Posted by Mrs L Jesters

  One of our favourite activities this week was our Stick Man size sorting task. The children compared and sorted the Stick man figures into small, medium and large. This helped develop early maths skills such as comparison, language and reasoning.This activity also supported fine motor skills as the children were encouraged to cut around the Stick Man figures themselves.
• 10

  Dec

  Who is my family

  Posted by Mrs L Jesters

  We have been having lots of carpet time discussions talking about our family. People who live in our houses and people that take care of us. We even made some family portraits.