This week

Following on from last week, this week we have been reading the story ‘Jim and the Beanstalk’.

In this story the giant is kind and gives Jim a giant golden coin. For our big write this week, we thought about what we would spend a giant golden coin on if the giant gave us one. The children had some wonderful ideas, from a giant chocolate ice cream to a real cow so that they could have milk when ever they wanted!! We were able to get some brilliant writing this week.

The second half of the week focused on the Easter Story and why we celebrate Easter. They learned all about the celebration of Jesus and also the importance of the Easter egg.

The final day of term has been a really exciting one. This morning the children made some Easter egg baskets and then we had to follow the clues for an Easter egg hunt.

Just before lunch we also had an Easter Bonnet parade of all the wonderful bonnets that have been made. We are keeping our fingers crossed that the winner of the Easter Bonnet competition will come from our class!!! Here are the fabulous Bonnets entered into the competition;

Important information

Please see the April/May newsletter attached below with some important transition information about next term. A paper copy has been put in your child’s book bag.

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Activities over the Easter holidays

Over the Easter holidays, there are several activities that you can be doing with your child. Here are some suggestions:

• Read at least 3 times a week,
• Continue to practice blending and segmenting words,
• Encourage your child to tell you some Helicopter stories,
• Practice their cutting skills,
• Practicing ordering numbers from 0 – 20,
• Practice letter and number formation,
• Encourage your child to write as much as possible,
• Perhaps make a diary of key events over the Easter holidays,
• Practice getting dressed independently.

Next Term

As the weather is set to change and become warmer, please ensure that your child is bringing a labelled water bottle to school daily. They must also continue to bring in their book bags daily. Also please check all of your child’s clothing to ensure that it is clearly labelled as some of the names are becoming more difficult to read.

We hope you all have a fantastic Easter break and we look forward to seeing you all next term.

Thank you for your continued support.

Mrs Jones, Mrs Coston and Mrs Williams

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