Welcome to the F2T Unit!: Newsletter 18.03.16

Dear Parents,

We have had another fun and busy week of learning in F2T!

Library

Following children's interest in dinosaurs, I read the story '10 Little Dinosaurs' for our library session this week. The children practised counting from 1-10 and also counted backwards 10-1. Some children are able to recognise the dinosaur names and were particularly good at imitating the noises that dinosaurs make! The children listened very well and responded brilliantly to questions throughout the session.

Physical Development

We continue to practise our climbing skills in the big playground on the climbing frame, spinning around on the SuperNova, playing football and mark-making on the floor using big chalks! Since we are not able to use the splashpool this week, we booked the gym for some fun physical activities. On Thursday, Ms Gurvinder facilitated a 'shapes game' to reinforce children's knowledge of shapes. They all had a turn at running around the gym and standing on the correct shape. The children also played the game 'What's The Time Mr Wolf?'. On Friday, we've set up an obstacle course where the children can walk in and out of cones, balance on the bench, jump on the trampoline, crawl in the tunnel and jump over the hurdles. It was fun! fun! fun! F2T children are now more aware of the effects of the activities on their bodies. They have been particularly good at expressing their needs such as saying "I am tired", "I want to drink water" or "I want to use the toilet".

Maths
The children have been busy tapping away to create a design of their own on a cork board using various shapes such as ciircle, sqaure, triangle, rectangle, diamond and a lot more!

Afternoon Group Activities
I've introduced some question cards this week such as who, what, where, when and why. I am very pleased to see that most children are able to come up with such fantastic questions. Ms Clarissa continued to focus on listening games and Ms Y facilitated a shapes game.

Other

We have been very lucky to have Ms Koto again from Animal Rescue and Care last Tuesday. This time, she came in with Dr Nghia who is a well known Vet. The children all had a turn at listening to the cat's heart beat and stroking a puppy.

How you can support your child at home

-We share weekend news most Monday mornings. Please talk to your child in English or their home language about their favourite activities over the weekend.

-Please follow the links below for a few songs and rhymes that we've introduced with the children.

Jack and Jill- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u39W2Emyr5c

Do Your Ears Hang Low- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDlACz2iCbo

Hickory Dickory- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGgsklW-mtg

I Can Count To 20- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VLxWIHRD4E

-Please talk to your child about using 'Gentle Hands' and 'Gentle Feet' in the classroom. We've been talking to the children about playing nicely in the classroom, sharing our resources and using kind words during play time.

Notices

Splashpool sessions back as normal next week
Please remember to bring in your child's swimming kit every Mondays and Thursdays.
NO PLASTIC BAGS PLEASE.

Family Photos
Thank you for sending in your family photos. It would be wonderful to see a photo from every child in the class so if you haven't sent one in it, there is still time!

Junk Modelling
In F2, we've added our JUNK MODELLNG BOXES to help the children be more creative and imaginative. They have been building their own masterpieces! Please, can we ask parent bring in junk modelling materials such as cardboard rolls, yogugrt pots, small boxes and plastic bottles.