Summer 1 Week 4
Our theme this week was trains, and we loved reading the story Oi! Get Off My Train by John Burningham. The story led us into some thoughtful discussions about endangered animals and how we can help to protect them. The children were so curious and caring — they thought of lovely ideas like planting more trees, keeping the oceans clean, and being kind to animals. The children have been busy creating their own trains by cutting out shapes and sticking them together. They have also been using paint to print their train designs and have been painting a wonderful world for their trains to travel through. It has been a fantastic way to explore shapes, colours, and creativity!
This week, we have been learning all about taking away! The children explored subtraction using a variety of hands-on resources, from cubes and counters to toy trains. We used stories and real-life contexts to help us understand how to “take away” and see what is left. I has been wonderful to see the children using mathematical language and building their confidence with numbers.
In RE, we learned about the Holy Spirit and how it can be like a special friend that helps and guides us. The children expressed their thoughts beautifully through art, drawing what they think the Holy Spirit might look like. From doves and flames to gentle winds and glowing lights, each drawing was unique and full of imagination.
This week, the children’s reading partners have been taking their SATs tests. Each day the children have been praying for them. On Friday, we had ice lollies and played with them.
Thank you for sending in photographs of your child visiting London or travelling on public transport. If you did not send one in, please send it in next week.
Please practise all of the sounds in the children’s phonics books and practise the tricky words.
Have a wonderful weekend.
Mrs Carey and The Early Years Team