Ciao Ciao Newsletter Summer Term – Week 12 Dear Parents, This week’s theme was Party! The children created colourful party decorations, which we used to celebrate during our party on Wednesday. It was a joyful and exciting event! Vocabulary Focus This week, we introduced the following words: Fun, happy, generous, sharing ideas, respecting opinions, fair, and more. Group Time Highlights • We read Arthur’s Party • Sang nursery rhymes • Practised counting from 1 to 10 • Explored shapes • Worked with groups of objects • Rehearsed for our performance Montessori Activity This week, we explored Montessori activity boards (also known as busy boards). These educational tools stimulate development through hands-on play. By manipulating zippers, buckles, buttons, latches, shapes, and textures, the children built fine motor skills, practiced sensory learning, and engaged in problem-solving — all while fostering independence and creativity. They loved exploring at their...

 Ciao Ciao Newsletter Summer Term – Week 11 Dear Parents, This week’s topic was *Summer* The children created colourful ice lollies using paper and sticks, and they also made beautiful flower art paintings. Everyone took part in painting the stage backdrop for the show and decorating their show T-shirts — what a creative and productive week. *Vocabulary Focus* This week, we introduced the following words: Summer, hot, heat, flowers, bees, nectar, ice cream, ice lollies, sun, and more! *Group Time Highlights* • We read The Little Bees • Talked about summer and the changes it brings • Sang nursery rhymes • Practiced counting from 1 to 10 • Explored shapes • Worked with groups of objects • Rehearsed a new ballet dance for the show *Montessori Activity* This week’s Montessori activity was the magnetic colour sorting board. Children used magnetic pens to match the coloured balls to the correct ice cream. They all completed the task with help and encouragement...

Ciao Ciao Newsletter Summer Term – Week 10 Dear Parents, This week, we celebrated Sports Day with lots of exciting activities! The children made flags and medals and took part in a tunnel game designed to develop their gross motor skills. Vocabulary Focus: This week, we introduced the following vocabulary: • Healthy food, junk food • Running, jumping, dribbling, sliding, etc. Group Time Highlights: • We read Little Monkey • Talked about different sports • Sang nursery rhymes • Practiced counting from 1 to 10 • Explored shapes • Worked with groups of objects • Practiced a new ballet dance for the show Montessori Activity: Our Montessori activity this week was sewing. The children practiced “pretend sewing” using fun patterns and laces. They all completed their work with the help of the teachers. A Quick Look at Our Week: • Monday – Italian: We didn’t have our Italian lesson, as we were busy preparing for Sports Day. • Tuesday – Cooking: No coo...