This week’s learning all started with a pip at snack time, found in an apple, which caused much interest from the children. We followed this interest and read Jack and the Beanstalk, the perfect story to launch our investigation into plant growth.
While working, the conversation drifted towards the children wishing they could plant magic beans. Hoping for the best, we found our best golden pot and planted some pea seeds with magic sprinkles. Who knows, it might work, we thought!
Magic aside, we thought it might be nice to plant some more seeds, cress, sunflowers, and peas.
It’s been a beautiful week for spending time outside, moving our bodies, and building our physical skills.
All the physical development work lays a vital foundation for writing. Thank you so much to all the parents who stayed to support the children with their writing development this week, your support is invaluable.
After our parent reading sessions, it’s been lovely to see how much the children value their own time with stories. The children often choose to look at books by themselves or with a friend during their independent learning time.
One last well done to the children. We are mastering identifying rhyming words, and I have been really impressed this week. Have a go at home, can the children hear when you turn everyday words into silly rhymes? "Time for tea, see, me, be…" and lots more to invent together!