What a chilly week it’s been! ❄️ As the weather suddenly turned icy, we reminded ourselves how important it is to look after our bodies—lots of handwashing to keep those sneaky winter germs away, and wrapping up warm before heading outside to play. The children have been fantastic at remembering their hats, coats, and gloves!
On Tuesday, we set off on a mindful walk through the forest. The children walked quietly, listening carefully for the sounds of nature. We heard the wind, rustling leaves, and snapping twigs—but not a single bird! This got everyone wondering: Where do birds go in the winter?
Once we were back in our cosy classroom, we did a little research to find out how birds keep warm in the cold, wet winter. We learned that birds need plenty of food to give them energy when the weather turns frosty. So, we decided to help our feathered friends by making bird feeders!
The children had such fun mashing bananas and mixing them with birdseed to make bird cakes. They pressed the mixture into pinecones to create delicious, easy-to-eat treats. After freezing them to make them extra firm, we hung them outside—and we’ve already had a very grateful visitor who happily enjoyed the feast! 🐦
In literacy, we continued exploring rhyming words, listening carefully for the sounds at the end of words that make them rhyme. Concept Cat also came to visit this week, helping us learn new vocabulary—“through” and “side.” The children did brilliantly identifying when and where to use these words. Well done, everyone!
How you can help at home:
Encourage your child to practise writing numbers 1–5 (or higher if they’re ready). Then help them match each number to a group of objects—teddies, buttons, toy cars, anything you have at home!
Pick a word (e.g., cat) and let your child find something in the house that rhymes with it—or make up a silly rhyme if there’s nothing that matches!
Look out of your window or take a short walk to see if you can spot any winter birds. Talk about what they might need to stay warm and how your child could help care for wildlife.
We hope you all have a warm and cosy weekend. Stay snug!