Wow! What a wonderful week full of colour! We have been learning all about the Hindu festival Diwali as well as looking at patterns and comparing sets of objects in maths.
You can learn more about Diwali here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/watch/my-first-festivals-diwali
Here we are making colourful Diwali patterns and pictures!
We used our knowledge of letters and sounds to write some amazing poems and shopping lists for Diwali. We are very proud of the fantastic progress we have made so far this half term!
Looking for a free activity to enjoy together this half term? Visit your local library and take part in My First Library Adventure, by bringing the special bookmark (which came home from school) with you. If you have lost yours don’t worry. Just ask at the library for a new one.
Choose from hundreds of picture books, fact books and beginning to read stories to share at home.
Complete the Adventure to enter the special prize draw. Fifty lucky Hertfordshire Reception pupils will win a personalised, signed book from author/illustrator Ged Adamson with two overall winners enjoying an author visit with their whole class. Find out more here: https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/services/libraries-and-archives/news-and-campaigns/startingreception
How you can help at home:
- revisit the sounds we have taught so far – please see previous blogs
- Continue to read with your child everyday
- Enjoy lots of family time – perhaps go for an autumn walk (we’d love to see photos), visit the library, encourage your child’s independence in getting dressed, shoes, coats etc
- Play games, sing songs and rhymes with your child, encouraging them to listen for the sounds they can hear in words