Hazel's Exciting Start to the Autumn Term
As the leaves begin to change colour and the crisp autumn air settles in, Hazel has already impressed all the adults by settling brilliantly into their new class.
In English, they kicked off the term with the delightful story, "I Want My Hat Back! ” by Jon Klassen. The children thoroughly enjoyed the narrative, and took their creativity a step further by engaging in some lively role-play. Following our discussions, the pupils were eager to create their own sequels, leading to the imaginative title "I Want My Friend Back." We also found a dragon in our classroom cupboard, when reading "Dragon Post." We wrote some instructions on how to douse it with water if it tries to breathe fire! We have even been retelling stories through the power of rap!
In Maths, the children have been busy exploring numbers up to 10. They've been practising counting, forming numerals correctly, and even starting to use the symbols for greater than, less than and equal to.
In Science, Holly & Hazel have been diving into the world of vertebrates, learning all about the five animal groups and their body parts. The discussions have led to some fantastic questions from the children, showcasing their curiosity about the natural world.
Geography lessons have taken us around the UK, where we’ve studied its various parts through aerial images and maps. It's been a great way to connect with our surroundings and connect with our school and local community. The children also loved having visitors on Festival of Languages Day!
In Art, we've explored creating spirals, allowing our children to express their creativity. Meanwhile, in Computing, we've begun our adventures with Purple Mash, where the children are excited to learn more about technology.
History has brought us to the haunting tale of The Great Fire of London, sparking intrigue and discussion among the students. In PSHE, we’ve been focusing on the importance of handwashing!
Finally, in PE, we’ve enjoyed exploring football and gymnastics, promoting teamwork and physical fitness.
It’s been a busy start to the autumn term, and we look forward to many more opportunities to learn!