Dear Parents / Carers
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Playhouse Activities This Week – This week we have been busy with our theme of bees and honey. We have made the most of the sunshine and have spent lots of time outside. We spotted bees in the garden collecting the pollen, the children loved to watch them. We have also had great fun giant roller painting.
Forest School – In forest school we read the Very Hungry Caterpillar. We talked about the life cycle of the caterpillar and how it changes into a beautiful butterfly. We went on a bug hunt, we counted and compared the different caterpillars and butterflies. Then we created butterflies by using a technique called hapa zome; squishing flowers using stones, we also talked about patterns. We learnt a new word ‘symmetry’.
Playhouse Activities Next Week – Next week we will continue our theme on bees. The children have been really interested in ladybirds this week so we will look at the ladybird lifecycle too.
Letter of the Week – Our letter of the Week will be ‘n’. We will use resources from the playhouse as we are not yet able to accept items from home.
Monthly Makaton Sign – May’s Makaton sign which we are going to learn is ‘share’. Please have a go at home, remember to sign and say the word together. Go slow and show.
Hot Lunches Next Week – Just a reminder that next week is Week 1, please can you provide your child with a packed lunch on Tuesday … none of the children have enjoyed either the meat or vegetarian option on this day. Many thanks.
Belongings – It would be great if you could label any items being brought into the Playhouse. We’re trying our very best to make sure everyone has their belongings with them; name labels and a quick check before you leave, would be fantastic. Some of our parents (and staff) use My Nametags, they offer some great stick-on labels for all items. If you would like some more details, please ask Sam.
Any help? – Please do not hesitate to get in touch if you need any support, ideas or just a chat we are always available.
Thank you – We would like to say a ‘VERY BIG Thank You’ to Poppy Brewster & her mum for donating a wonderful stage!
Have a lovely weekend! Stay safe and well!
Kind regards
The Playhouse Team