Nursery

We really enjoyed the stay and play sessions last week. I hope you enjoyed yourselves and you gained an insight into some of the fantastic things your children do in Nursery. 
On Friday afternoon we went on a nature walk again to look at the changes in our environment. We enjoyed the mud!!

Phonics

We continued with instrumental sounds. The children were experiencing and developing an awareness of sounds made with instruments and noise makers. We also listened to the difference between sounds made with instruments.

Here are two activities you could do at home to support your child's learning:

Talking about sounds made by instruments 

Visit the local library

Visit your local library and ask the librarian if they have the following books:

·The old lady that swallowed a fly

·The three Billy Goats Gruff

·What’s the time Mr Wolf?

·The Very Noisy Night

·The Animal Boogie

·Non fiction books about musical instruments

Finding objects that make a noise

Get your child to look indoors and outdoors for objects that make a noise. You could make a list together or they could collect them in a carrier bag or basket.

You could take pictures of these on a mobile or digital camera and print them. This will help your child to talk about the sounds they have heard.

Look, listen and note if your child can:

•  choose the right  words to describe the sounds they hear (e.g. loud,   fierce, rough,

squeaky, etc)

• talk about what they think about the sounds have heard

Maths

We have been learning the numerals 2 and 3. Please look at Mrs Foster's post earlier on in the year for the rhymes that help the children with formation. 

0 and 9 this week!