Tweeddale 2nd Half of Summer Term 2023
The current books we are reading in our story sessions are Week 3
Kangaroo Group Storytime
The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
Small Group Story Times
The Three Billy Goats Gruff retold by Nat Lambert
Bears Don’t Eat Egg Sandwiches by Julia Fulton & Rachel Suzanne
Tails by Matthew Van Fleet
Rosie’s Walk by Pat Hutchins
The Tiger Who Came to Tea by Judith Kerr
The Jolly Phonic Sounds for this week are b,f
Please return all proofs whether you are buying any pictures or not. The orders need to be back by Wednesday 21st June so that we can have the completed pictures with us in time to get them before the end of term.
London Borough of Sutton Transfer Day Friday 16th June
Michele and Karen attended the LBS Transfer Day and passed over all the children’s Transition Forms and any information or concerns you passed on to us.
Have our butterflies hatched out of their cocoons yet? Make sure you have a look in the nets.
CHILDREN MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING NOW
****Can everyone please bring in a named sunhat to**** leave at preschool and make sure your child has suncream applied before the session starts if your child stays all day they must have a named bottle of suncream to leave at preschool so we can reapply it after lunch. If your child attends an afternoon session it MUST be applied freshly just before the session. Thank you.
The Conversation Boxes have been a great success. The children are so proud to share them in small groups, they create great conversation, the introduction of different vocabulary and role modelling the use of purposeful language and communication together. We continue to use them in small groups with the children and will return them at the end of
term.
*New Photo Board*
Have a look in the lobby where we have displayed photos of the start of summer term of our children Learning Through Play and our Coronation Party.
The red board is all about the SEVEN AREAS OF LEARNING IN THE EYFS which is what we work towards with all the children. Read the information and see how you can help your child’s development at home, we have added photos of the children engaged in activities developing their skills in these areas at preschool, see how hard they work…. and understand why it is so important to develop these skills early.
The yellow board is all about MUD and what opportunities it offers to your child, look at the photos and see the engagement, awe, and wonder and happiness in the children’s faces. They are fully investigating, exploring, and showing curiosity, all skills needed for Learning.
Please make sure your child has spare clothes in their bag, all children need
spare clothes to replace clothes that get wet and messy from independent active play.
Remember to name all your children’s belongings, uniform, spare clothes, coats, water bottles and lunch bags.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Photo order deadline – Weds 21st June photo orders must be returned by this date.
Last Day of Summer Term – Thursday 13th July
Pirate Party for all and Leavers Ceremonies for those moving on (There will be NO full day sessions or lunch session on this day. Your child will be invited to the morning or the afternoon session.) – Thursday 13th July more info to follow
Please make sure there is no flavoured water, squash, or milk in children’s water bottles, as we have several children with dietary requirements and allergies. Anything other than plain water will be emptied out
and replaced with tap water.