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English - This week we learned about the Harvest Festival and read the poem, 'We Plough the Field and Sow' using sensory props to develop understanding. Some children explored an edible Harvest themed sensory tray, filled with vegetables including potatoes, carrots, swede. Some of the children used the Harvest Vegetables to print with paint to make a Harvest Basket.
Science - In Science this week the children have been learning about the Sun, how the earth moves around it and how shadows are formed. Some children explored shadow making on the school yard using large chalks, whilst other used torches in class to make shadows using their favourite objects.
PSHE - A small group of children went to Asda this week. They have been learning about the five main food groups. The children completed a challenge in which they had to find the location of various foods around the store. They also had to think about whereabouts the food might be, for example, know that milk and dairy products can be found in the fridges.
Maths - This week the children have been learning about Capacity and Volume. Some children explored the concepts 'full', half-full' and 'empty' and were supported by adults to fill and empty different containers using water, sand, pasta. Some children have been beginning to weigh objects using pan-scales and then record their results in grams. The children had to balance the scales using weights and record their results onto a table.
Music - This half term we have been thinking about how to play a variety of instruments, listening to the sounds that they make, and then deciding whether or not we can hear a long or short sound. Some children explored the instruments whilst others sorted symbols to show long and short sounds.
English - This half term the theme is Earth and Space. We have been reading, 'How to catch a Star' and also learning about the Apollo Moon Landings from July 1969. Some of the children have been developing their independent writing skills, whilst others have been experiencing sensory exploration of objects and toys linked to the topic. The children also dressed as Astronauts and imagined what it would be like to travel to the moon in their own rocket. We also thought about what we might pack into our suitcases for our trip into space.
PSHE - The topic this half term is healthy living. This week we learnt about foods which are healthy and good for us. The children did two activities, the first being making fruit kebabs and the second was to make a fruit smoothie. The children tasted some fruits before deciding which they would like for their kebab and smoothie.
