What are we learning?

 THIS HALF TERM (Summer 02 21) :

Our vehicle is:

'Art Attack'

For this vehicle, we will focus on the stories:

'Matisse's Magical Journey'

Week beginning 19th July 2021

This week we will be wrapping up our Nursery experience for all those children who are moving on to their Reception classes in September.  We will be talking about transition and preparing the children to move on.  What a fantastic Nursery group that we have had this year and we will miss the children lots.

Did you know.... the end of term is on Thursday 22nd July 2021.  We hope that you all have a wodnerful Summer holiday and enjoy spending time together with your families.  

Week beginning 12th July 2021

This week we will be completing our Talk for Writing text 'Matisse's Magical Journey' and our vehicle learning 'Art Attack'. This will happen thorugh creative acitvities, making crafts for our outdoor space and drawing pictures of Matisse. As always, our focus will be positive behaviours and great communication, developing our Dialogue skills using talk partners. In Maths, we will be focussing on pattern.

Did you know.... you should now know who your childs class teacher is next year.  Transition activities will be planned for this week to give your child the opportunity tomeet their new teacher. 

Week beginning 5th July 2021

A huge well done to everyone for completing learning remotely this week whilst our bubble was closed.  We are so proud of all of the learning that we recieved.

This week we will be continuing our Talk for Writing text 'Matisse's Magical Journey' and our vehicle learning 'Art Attack'. This will continue to support us in looking at ways to be creative, learn about different artists and art techniques and to begin to consider how we can be creative and improve our outdoor learning space. As always, our focus will be positive behaviours and great communication, developing our Dialogue skills using talk partners. In Maths, we will be focussing on counting.

It is also Nursery Sports week so we will be focussing on our 10 a day, how to stay active and healthy and taking part in different sporting activities.

Did you know.... on Friday it is our new rearranged date for Sports Day!  If your child does not normally attend on a Friday morning, they are welcome to join us from 9-10am to take part in this event.  Please let Miss Austin know if you would like your child to attend.

Week beginning 28th June 2021

This week we will be continuing our Talk for Writing text 'Matisse's Magical Journey' and our vehicle learning 'Art Attack'. This will continue to support us in looking at ways to be creative, learn about different artists and art techniques and to begin to consider how we can be creative and improve our outdoor learning space. As always, our focus will be positive behaviours and great communication, developing our Dialogue skills using talk partners. In Maths, we will be focussing on counting.

It is also Sports week so we will be focussing on our 10 a day, how to stay active and healthy and taking part in different sporting activities.

Did you know.... on Friday it is Sports Day!  If your child does not normally attend on a Friday morning, they are welcome to join us from 9-10am to take part in this event.  Please let Miss Austin know if you would like your child to attend.

Week beginning 21st June 2021

This week we will be continuing our Talk for Writing text 'Matisse's Magical Journey' and our vehicle learning 'Art Attack'. This will continue to support us in looking at ways to be creative, learn about different artists and art techniques and to begin to consider how we can be creative and improve our outdoor learning space. As always, our focus will be positive behaviours and great communication, developing our Dialogue skills using talk partners. In Maths, we will be focussing on Shape, space and measure.

Did you know.... next week is parents evening.  You can book a virtual appoitnemtn to discuss your child's progress with Miss Austin.

Week beginning 14th June 2021

This week we will be continuing our Talk for Writing text 'Matisse's Magical Journey' and our vehicle learning 'Art Attack'. This will continue to support us in looking at ways to be creative, learn about different artists and art techniques and to begin to consider how we can be creative and improve our outdoor learning space. As always, our focus will be positive behaviours and great communication, developing our Dialogue skills using talk partners. In Maths, we will be focussing on Number recognition and formation.

Did you know.... Mr Wootton shares an online safety tip each week with families on Class Dojo.  Internet safety is important for all age groups and you may find this information useful.

Week beginning 7th June 2021

This week we will be introducing our new Talk for Writing text 'Matisse's Magical Journey' and stating our new vehicle learning 'Art Attack'. This will support us in looking at ways to be creative, learn about different artists and art techniques and to begin to consider how we can be creative and improve our outdoor learning space. As always, our focus will be positive behaviours and great communication, developing our Dialogue skills using talk partners. In Maths, we will be focussing on Number, counting and recognition.

Did you know.... this week we will be sending out transition packs to all school starters to support them in developing their independent skills in preparation for starting school in September. 

Week beginning 24th May 2021

This week we will be fouccusing on Phonics and seeing how much we have learnt so far this half term.   We will be learning more about the city of London and the town of Newton Abbot.  As always, our focus will be positive behaviours and great communication.  We will be continuing our Vehicle learning by completing our final version of our All ABout Us book.  In Maths, we will be focussing on Number recognition. 

Did you know.... we finish for half term on Friday 28th May 2021 at 3pm.  We wish everyone a happy, safe and healthy half term break with their families. 

Week beginning 17th May 2021

This week we will be fouccusing on Communication, language and reading.  We will be creating a factfile about our new chosen vehicle: a bus. We will be learning more about the city of London and the town of Newton Abbot.  As always, our focus will be positive behaviours and great communication.  We will be continuing our Talk for Writing non fiction text 'Cars and Trucks' and our London vehicle with a focus on making pages for our new book all about us, school and Devon. 

Did you know.... we use dialogue rules to support us in using our words and listening skills.  Ask your child about how Mr Chatterbox helps them with this. 

Week beginning 10th May 2021

This week we will be fouccusing on mark making and we will all be attempting to draw a picture of a vehicle. We will be learning more about the city of London and the town of Newton Abbot.  As always, our focus will be positive behaviours and great communication.  We will be continuing our Talk for Writing non fiction text 'Cars and Trucks' with a focus on drawing a vehicle form the book.

Did you know.... you child's learning is updated on Tapestry weekly.  You can also see any next steps in learning that have been shared.

Week beginning 3rd May 2021

This week we will be fouccusing on shape, space and measure.  With only four days, our home learning task was to create a video all about our families and homes.  We  look forward to watching them in class and sharing them with Mottingham School in the future.  As always, our focus will be positive behaviours and great communication.  We will be continuing our Talk for Writing non fiction text 'Cars and Trucks' with a focus on describing the vehicles in the book. 

Did you know.... it is a Bank holiday this week and therefore school will be closed to all on Monday.

Week beginning 26th April 2021

This week we will be continuing to welcome new children into the Nursery alongside ourexisting children who have returned to Nursery successfully.  As always, our focus will be positive behaviours and great communication.  We will be continuing our Talk for Writing non fiction text 'Cars and Trucks' and our vehicle learning 'London's calling!'  Across the week, we will be creating a video about Bradley Barton to send to Mottingham Primary school.

Did you know.... we use Tapestry to share your child's learning and Class Dojo to communicate with parents.  It is impritant to check both platforms regularly. 

Week beginning 19th April 2021

This week we will be welcoming new children into the Nursery as well as welcoming back our existing pupils after the Easter holdays.  As always, our focus will be positve behaviours and great communication.  We will be starting our Talk for Writing non fiction text 'Cars and Trucks' and our vehicle learning 'London's calling!'  Across the week, we will be learning about our partner school in London, our own school and beginning to make comparisons.

Did you know.... Miss Austin will be completing virtual home visits on Tuesday 20th April and will not be in class on this day.  She will be in school and available on Class Dojo. 

Week beginning 29th March 2021

This week we will be continuing to focus on settling in, good behaviour choices, staying safe and friendships.  We will be completing our Talk for Writing text The Very Hungry Caterpillar and our vehicle learning 'Roots, shoots and muddy boots!'  Across the week, we will be learning about Easter, our own families celebrations and the celebrations of others. 

Did you know....our term ends on Wednesday 31st March 2021at 3.05pm.  We will you all a very happy Easter and look forward to seeing you back in school on Monday 19th April 2021 at 8.50am.

Week beginning 22nd March 2021

This week we will be continuing to focus on settling in, good behaviour choices, staying safe and friendships.  We will continue our Talk for Writing text The Very Hungry Caterpillar and our vehicle learning 'Roots, shoots and muddy boots!'  In Maths, we will be improving our counting skills and number recognition.

Did you know....we now have catertpillars in the Nursery.  We are super excited to watch them grow and turn into butterflies.

Week beginning 15th March 2021

This week we will be continuing to welcome all children back into the Nursery following lockdown.  We will still be foccusing on settling in, good behaviour choices, staying safe and friendships.  We will continue our Talk for Writing text The Very Hungry Caterpillar and our vehicle learning 'Roots, shoots and muddy boots!'

Did you know....this week your child will be bringing home a planting bag.  It will include everythign that you need to grow your very own sunflower.  We cant wait to see your planting progress!

Week beginning 8th March 2021

This week we will be welcoming all children back into the Nursery following lockdown.  We will be foccusing on settling in, good behaviour choices, staying safe and friendships.  We will continue our Talk for Writing text The Very Hungry Caterpillar and our vehicle learning 'Roots, shoots and muddy boots!'

We look forward to meeting all of our new Nursery families and hope that your child enjoys their first sessions with us this week.

Did you know....you can contact Miss Austin using the Dojo app.  Now that she is back in class full time, she will be unable to reply during the school day but will get back to you as soon as she can.