Dear Parents,
This week’s theme was The Solar System!
The children had a wonderful time exploring the planets in our universe. They enjoyed two art and craft activities where they created their own universe using star stamping and painted a watercolour planet.
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Vocabulary Focus
This week, we introduced and explored the following words:
universe, planets, Earth, sun, solar system, astronaut, rocket ship, moon, Mars, and more.
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Group Time Highlights
• We continued practising our Christmas songs.
• We sang the Moon, Moon song.
• The children counted backwards from 8 to 0.
• We introduced the letter S for Solar System.
• We read the book The Space Book.
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Montessori Activity
Our Montessori activity was based on the solar system. The children identified the planets and placed them in the correct order.
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A Quick Look at Our Week
Monday:
In Italian, we learned the song Giro Giro Tondo and explored new Italian words such as mondo (world) and sole (sun).
Tuesday:
We prepared a vegetable pancake designed to look like a planet.
Wednesday:
At Forest School, we decorated the Christmas tree.
Thursday:
In Computer Science, the children learned how to take photos using a tablet.
Friday (Drama & Music):
In Drama, the children acted out a space-themed performance.
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Reminders & Important Dates
• Parents’ Meetings: Week of 8th–12th December
• Tuesday 16th December: Christmas Show at 9:30 am, Christmas Party, and a special visit from Santa Claus!
• Thursday 18th December: Trip to Longfield Hall to watch The Elves and the Shoemaker
• Friday 19th December: School closes early at 1:30 pm
• School reopens Tuesday 6th January
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Wishing you all a lovely and restful weekend!
Warm regards,
Linda
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