Early Years
Can you spot a p-p-pirate?
Watch the video to discover today’s new sound “p-p-p.” Can you spot the p-p-pirate? See if you can write the letter with the rhyme “down the pirate’s plait and around his face.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYAxX2WO9jk
‘Belly Buddies’ mindfulness breathing exercise
During busy times, it is important to take a moment to be calm. Here is a simple breathing activity for children and parents to do at home. All you need is your favourite soft toy!
Belly Buddies
Find a space with limited noise or distractions, such as your child’s bedroom. Lie down on a soft surface with your legs and arms spread wide and your palms facing down. Take your favourite soft toy and place it on top of your belly button. As you take a deep breath in, count “1, 2, 3” and watch as your toy rises up with your belly. Repeat as you breathe out, counting “1, 2, 3” and watch as your toy sinks down. Repeat 5 times or more. You may wish to add relaxing music. Follow this link for a child friendly soundtrack https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUXEeAXywCY
Storytime
We love reading stories at Queen’s Hill! Watch the latest videos of our staff sharing their favourite book.
Handa’s Surprise
This week, we have read the story of ‘Handa’s Surprise’. We talked about the different types of fruit and animals and explored where we live and the places that we have visited.
Crime Scene!
The children couldn’t believe it this week when they saw a crime scene in the classroom! After lots of investigating and demanding to see the CCTV the children decided that it must have been Goldilocks breaking in. The week has been filled with creating lots of wanted posters, police investigations and designing and making traps to capture Goldilocks.
Chinese New Year in Reception
This week in Reception we have enjoyed learning about Chinese New Year. This year is the year of the rat. We have made lanterns to decorate our classroom and we have each done a piece of writing on an animal of our choice from the ancient story.
Counting in Reception
This week Reception looked at counting. On Friday we used a graph to find out the classes favourite fruit. In Les Papillion Rouge the favourite was strawberry but Les Papillion Bleu chose apple and Les Papillion Vert picked bananas.
Our Place in the World
Today we launched our new school topic ‘Our Place in the World’. Children across all the school have been finding out about the UN rights of the child, designing their own ideal city, exploring the history of famous Kings and Queens and having a go at Morris dancing!
