This term we have been learning about Bonfire Night and Diwali.
All groups used clay to create Diva pots and then decorated them with paint. We learned about being safe with candles and got the chance to blow them out at group time. We decorated hand templates with different Mendhi designs. We read non-fiction books about fireworks and Diwali. We used paint and chalk to create firework pictures. We used coloured rice and chalk to recreate rangoli patterns, using different shapes, lines, and colours.
Books We’ve Been Reading
Owl Babies – We have been focusing on talking about emotions and how parents/carers leaving can make us feel sad using this story. We are learning to give attention to a narrative and recognise how characters are feeling during parts of the story.
Dear Zoo – We have been taking turns opening the flaps of this story, learning the names of animals, and using key words like ‘open’ and ‘where’.
Songs We’ve Been Singing
Talkin’ Tunes – These series of songs help us to learn to make choices and take turns in a group. Children use different props like bubbles, hats, babies, and feathers to complete actions whilst singing. This is a great way of building our attention and agency.
5 Little Ducks – We have been learning the lyrics to this song and focusing on knowing our numbers in order from 0-5. Some of us are even starting to count the objects or use finger counting for this song.
The Big Brush Club
Hippo and Giraffe group have been exploring our toothbrushes in preparation for brushing our teeth. We have read non-fiction books about dental hygiene and are talking about the importance of brushing our teeth. We are starting our teeth cleaning sessions during the day to teach us how to clean our teeth properly- toothpaste and individual toothbrushes are provided by nursery. If you have not yet signed the consent form for this, please ask a member of the 2’s team.
