Hello Hedgehog Parents,
Just a short update this week!
The highlight of this week has been the frost! It's been so lovely to see the sun and the sparkly ground. The children have loved being outside in it - lots of observations about ice, frost, melting ice, ice on different surfaces and other such things.
We had our Nativity dress rehearsal on Friday afternoon and it was fantastic! The children have been working so very, very hard on the Nativity and I am incredibly proud of them. We can't wait for you to see it! Thank you for all of your support with learning lines and providing costumes.
Our Lost and Found story has finally come to a close after a term of rehoming various animals. We managed to find Rudolph, using a map and some excellent navigational skills. He was in a precarious situation involving a crocodile, but luckily we managed to rescue him. He and the other reindeer have all returned to Greenland, much to everyone's relief. During this episode of the story the children looked a map which had a key - we talked about why maps use symbols and how they can be used.
Once again, I have not set homework this week. Having tested all of the children on their spellings, I have updated their 'high frequency word' lists at the back of their purple home learning books. As you will see, the children are gradually learning their words and because we are constantly revisiting them, they should retain them and begin to use them in their writing. If your child did not have their purple book in on Thursday/Friday please send it in on Monday so that I can update their spelling list.
Next week I will send out a few Christmas holiday homework ideas - all optional. As usual, the main homework for your children will be reading! I will make sure they have a few books to keep them going.
I think that's all for now. Have a lovely weekend and I will see you next week for much Christmas fun!
From Mrs Simpson
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