Final week of term 1

Hi everyone not long now till the Easter break  (where you can catch up with the family and sleep,...and some of these children are going to need it)
The term has been so successful in so many ways, the new friendships, learning and skills they have acquired and their new confidence to work in teams for daily challenges, supporting each other.
This term the class have covered TIME extensively and I encourage you to keep the time aspect up in everyday life. Both in clocks and calendars giving your child something to hang their number knowledge on. O'clock and half past is mastered, the next step is counting in 5's around the clock.
Having a simple calendar for your child in their room too, for them, also develops that understanding of sequence,counting down days to.... birthdays and important dates coming up  and planning for future events.
Below are their Designer Clocks which they have made this term. All individual and creative in their own right ....really thrilled with them! As the class are.

Designer Analogue Clocks by Room 3

This short week we are looking at Easter through a "Scientists Eye" . Today we looked at the seasons and why they are the opposites of other countries in the World.  We will build on this to recognise signs of Spring which is the symbols also associated with Easter. (They need to know why these eggs suddenly appear in chocolate this time of the year)

We will also talk about the weather and nature how it wakens up in Spring and use the analogy of new starts to explain the eggs. 

This will develop into the giving of eggs to others as a symbol of new starts, rebirth, forgiveness of the past to give weight to the lessons on our wall. (Blood Blobs) 

This term we have used these lessons to find out and recognise the things we need to be a good person / friend and also a strong leader in the future. 

The final lesson for this term will be forgiving the past wrongs and starting anew in the spirit of friendship. 

As the future leaders of our world they can never be too young to practise the "Golden Rule" of thinking of and acting towards others as you would like them to be, with you. 

Compassion sadly is not often modeled in our world news at present so in room 3 we are starting young and celebrating and acknowledging these lessons to develop this in our character. 

Of course we will also be having a special story about the Easter Bunny and his special message along with fun Easter Bonnets....a very English tradition. 

Should I not see you before the holidays have  a happy and safe one with your Angel!

Nadine McLaughlin