All posts by Matt Smith

FS2 – Imaginary maps

Today we talked about Geography being the study of places and had a look at some different types of maps. The children then created theirown maps. Some at the table with an adult, some wanted to have a go themseves in the provision. Lots of the children had taken on board the common features of […]

FS2 are ornithologists!

In outdoor learning this week we headed on a tour of the grounds to see what kinds of birdlife we could spot in advance of the Great British Birdwatch happening this weekend. The children had to exercise a lot of skills: observation, regulating themselves so they can stay calm to not scare the birds, matching […]

Measuring in FS2

The children have been using their comparing and measuring skills in maths as we explored mass and capcity in the maths sessions we have had since Christmas. The children were knowledgeable about the kind of vocabulary we use when we describe those comparisons. They also measured how much objects weighed using cubes and how much […]

Apple Stewing

This week the children in FS2 put their peeling and chopping skills to the test. Following a safety talk we used peelers to peel the apple skins and then a knife to chop our apples into chunks. We could then head to the DT Studio and stew our apples with some sugar and cinnammon which […]

FS2 – Thank you!

We’ve come to the end of another school year and one our current FS2 can be justly proud of. We have received many messages and some very genrous gifts from all the families and we’re extremely grateful. Mostly though we are grateful for all the support we have received at home with the children’s learning […]

Online Safety Update: Amino app

Please see the leaflet attached regarding the app Amino. There are some helpful pointers for parents should your child use this app.

Online Safety – OMETV

Please see the attached information leaflet from the National College from their “Wake Up Wednesday” series where they provide information on popular sites and apps that parents may not have heard of. On this occasion it is looking at the app OMETV. Please have a look through the information provided.

Coronation Celebrations in FS2

The children in FS2 have had a great day today celebrating the Coronation of King Charles III. We have been taking part in the following activities: Collaging in our floor books. Writing “time capsule” notes about what the children know they will be doing over Coronation weekend. Designing and making their own crowns and finger […]