Headteacher: Anna Moss

13.10.23

Hello Red Class Families,

In preparation for the Scarecrow Trail, we’ve been busy making a scarecrow. We shared ‘The Scarecrow’s Wedding’ and then set to work making Betty O’Barley. Thank you, Mrs Allen, for helping us to make our scarecrow. The Nursery children have made Harry O’Hay. Look out for the scarecrows as part of the Blackwell Scarecrow Trail, Saturday, 21^st October.

In Phonics, we introduced ‘h’, ‘b’, ‘f’ and ‘l’ and the keyword ‘the’. Remember to open your mouth a little, put your teeth on your bottom lip and push the air out to make ‘f’. When saying ‘l’, pop your tongue to the top of your mouth behind your teeth and press saying ‘l’. Try to find objects beginning with ‘h’, ‘b’, ‘f’ and ‘l’. Practise oral blending by listening to letter sounds e.g. l-e-g or h-i-p and touch the correct body part. I’ve added new eBooks to your accounts.

In Maths, we explored 2D shapes (rectangle, square, circle and triangle). We created 2D shapes using elastic bands on pegboards and cotton buds. We counted sides and corners and identified shapes in different positions and sizes. See if you can find some 2D shapes at home. Can you find and count the sides of the shapes?

In Write Dance, we created circles and eights with our hands, arms and feet. We then traced circles and lazy eights (eights on their side) in shaving foam and on chalk boards. You can find a link to support learning at home here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFEZzcJRtVQ

In Geography, we looked at a familiar place (Forest School) and talked about the main features. We named, described and sorted places by looking carefully at photographs and we made a 3D map of Rosie’s farm to link to our class story.

Parent evening slips were added to the reading folders today. Hopefully, I’ve managed to give everyone their requested time slot. If you requested a Zoom meeting, I will send the link via Parent App closer to the time. If you need to change your day or time, please just call the office.

Finally, thank you for your chicken feed donations! Greta, Ellie and Rosa have been feasting on tomatoes, lettuce, broccoli and pears this week. They will definitely be ready for winter.

Best wishes,

Mrs Webb and Team Red Class xxx