Ciao Ciao Pre School Summer Term

Ciao Ciao Pre School Summer Term – Week 4

Dear Parents,

Summer Term – Week 4

This Week’s Topic: Science – Dinosaurs

This week, we explored the exciting world of dinosaurs. The children enjoyed learning about different types of dinosaurs and discussing their characteristics.

We were also very excited to observe our eight little caterpillars, which have now turned into butterflies! Over the coming days and weeks, the children will continue to watch and learn about their amazing metamorphosis.

In Art and Craft, the children created a colourful stegosaurus using sugar paper collage techniques and drew their own brachiosaurus using their imagination.

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Vocabulary Focus

This week, we introduced and explored the following words:

* Dinosaurs

* Brachiosaurus

* Triceratops

* Endangered

* Saving animals

* Carnivores

* Herbivores

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Group Time Highlights

During group time, we:

* Danced to “The Dinosaur in the Jungle” song

* Matched dinosaur groups with numbers up to 5 in maths

* Introduced the letter d in phonics (for dinosaur)

* Read the story “Harry and …”

* Began practising new songs for the end-of-year show

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Montessori Activity

In the Montessori tray activity, the children practised opening and closing padlocks and matching keys to the correct padlocks using colours as clues. This activity helped to develop their fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.

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A Quick Look at Our Week

Monday

Bank Holiday

Tuesday

We made dinosaur bread pizzas. The children cut the bread into dinosaur shapes and added tomato sauce, mozzarella, parmesan, salt, and olive oil.

Wednesday

We enjoyed a wonderful bubble show, and the children were very excited.

At Forest School, the children took part in an

archaeological experience using clay and created dinosaur boat shapes.

Thursday

During Computer Science time, the children practised using computer toys. They learned how to switch them on and off and how to use them carefully.

Friday (Drama & Music)

We released the butterflies into the big garden. The children were very excited and thoroughly enjoyed this special experience.

In Drama and Music, the children enjoyed a puppet show based on the story The Three Billy Goats Gruff.

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Quick Reminders

* Tuesday 19th May – International Food Day

* Wednesday 17th June – Sports Day

* 6th – 10th July – Parent Meetings

* Wednesday 15th July – Show & End of Year Party

* Friday 17th July – School ends at 12:00pm

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Wishing you all a lovely and restful weekend!

Warm regards,

Linda

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