Non-Stop November
Our letter sounds for November were P and I.
Inside our "P Box" we found perfume, playdough, paint and....... popcorn- of course we had to have a munch!
Inside our "P Box" we found perfume, playdough, paint and....... popcorn- of course we had to have a munch!
We started this month with the theme of Occupations. First up was: The Doctor.
We had so much fun opening up our own surgery and pretending to be doctors and patients.
We had so much fun opening up our own surgery and pretending to be doctors and patients.
We also helped to care for some sick puppies and baby dolls.
A spin in the ambulance anyone?
We enjoyed examining all the equipment that goes into a doctors bag and turning ourselves into doctors too!
Next up: The Postman!
After we finished our stylish hats, we made letters for our loved ones and took a trip down town to post them.
After we finished our stylish hats, we made letters for our loved ones and took a trip down town to post them.
The last occupation we managed to squeeze in was The Builder.
We had so much fun making houses out of lollipop sticks, play dough and blocks!
We had so much fun making houses out of lollipop sticks, play dough and blocks!
Can we fix it? Yes we can!!
We had so much fun playing with our diggers and dumpers in the most delicious mud- cocoa powder, yum!
We are getting very adventurous with our tasting- oranges, apples, bananas, plums!
We also made the most delicious pizza. Little chefs in the making!
Our second theme this month was Music.
We really love music here in Room 6 and we especially love having a boogie each morning.
Lately we are beginning to dance with each other, aren't we just lovely?
We really love music here in Room 6 and we especially love having a boogie each morning.
Lately we are beginning to dance with each other, aren't we just lovely?
Our theme song for the fortnight was "I am the Music Man" and we enjoyed singing this song while playing our musical instruments each morning.
I think the xylophone could have been our favourite instrument of all!
We even tried to make some xylophone cake.
We even tried to make some xylophone cake.
A giant piano musical dance mat, now that's what you call entertainment.
We had such fun making our very own musical shakers and playing them to our favourite songs.
Some more musical craft......
A big thank you to Ms. Collin's class who came and performed some brilliant songs for us. We really enjoyed it.
We even had a little superstar of our own who decided to join in.
We even had a little superstar of our own who decided to join in.
We also met up with some of our other friends from Ms.Wall, Ms. Dunford and Ms. Ryan's class for some more musical madness!!
Yoghurt, porridge, rice pudding, custard- messy messy messy!!
What else would you do on a rainy Friday afternoon??
Some well deserved chill time after a very busy month........but the madness is only beginning!
Check back next month to see the craziness that Christmas brings to St.John's!!!
Check back next month to see the craziness that Christmas brings to St.John's!!!
Oh what a busy October!!
You won't believe what a busy month we've had here in Room 6!
We started off with our Jolly Phonics- learning the letters A and T. Each day we listen to the Jolly Phonics letter song, as well making our chosen letter in flour!
We started off with our Jolly Phonics- learning the letters A and T. Each day we listen to the Jolly Phonics letter song, as well making our chosen letter in flour!
Here's a glance at some of the activities we have been doing to help us learn the number 2.
Our absolute favourite is when we get to chose 2 treats from Ms. Whelan’s treat box!!
Our absolute favourite is when we get to chose 2 treats from Ms. Whelan’s treat box!!
Our themes for this month were Autumn and Halloween.
Below you can see us busy at work on our Autumn playdough mats.
Below you can see us busy at work on our Autumn playdough mats.
We learned a lovely Autumn poem about all the different coloured leaves. After, we got creative and made some of our own!
We enjoyed getting out and about on a nature walk. We collected leaves, conkers and berries and brought them back to school to examine them in greater detail.
We used some of our left over leaves to help with our Autumn art.
Then it was on to the cookery room for more leaf themed fun.
We used jam, marmalade, butter and nutella to make a selection of red, orange, yellow and brown leaves!
We used jam, marmalade, butter and nutella to make a selection of red, orange, yellow and brown leaves!
We also tried our hand at chocolate chip muffins.
Our sensory trays this month brought lots of fun. Below you can see us playing with jelly- very tasty!!
A selection of water, shaving foam and feathers!
And we had lots of fun with our edible mud. Too bad there was no apron for Ms. Whelan!
We had a very small class one morning so we decided to go down town and treat ourselves to some crepes- delicious!
Next up was the theme of Halloween, which brought so much fun!!!
Every morning we sing our Halloween theme song: "Knock Knock Trick or Treat", it's our favourite one so far!
Every morning we sing our Halloween theme song: "Knock Knock Trick or Treat", it's our favourite one so far!
We painted our hands to make some spooky spiders.
We decided we'd paint our feet too!
A game of ghost bowling anyone?
Back to the cookery for some Halloween treats- Pumpkin rice krispie buns and chocolate covered apples. Yum!!
We really enjoyed listening to our pop- up Halloween story "Silly Haunted House".
First we listen to the story as a class and then we enjoy some individual library time.
First we listen to the story as a class and then we enjoy some individual library time.
The cutest Oompa Loompa and Witch you’ve ever seen????
Of course we had to try pumpkin carving!
Slugs and snails, pumpkin guts and marshmallow ghosts- one big sensory trail!!
Who could blame us for needing some relaxation time after such an eventful month?!
Settling into September
What a busy month we've had here in Room 6! As well as settling back into school, we have also welcomed two new friends who are getting on super in their new classroom.
Introducing our A-Team......
Introducing our A-Team......
We got straight to work with our Jolly Phonics. We have been learning the letter S.
We have also been doing lots of work on the number 1!
Our themes this month were Family and School.
For the theme of Family we decided to read the story of "Goldilocks and the Three Bears"
After having a look at this very special bear family we decided we'd try our hand at some teddy bear toast.
For the theme of Family we decided to read the story of "Goldilocks and the Three Bears"
After having a look at this very special bear family we decided we'd try our hand at some teddy bear toast.
And of course we had to examine the porridge when we were finished our story!
Next, we decided to make our own family photo albums. We really enjoy looking at pictures of our loved ones throughout the day.
We also learned the names of the various family members and accompanying Lámh signs, with the help of the "Finger Family" poem.
We also learned the names of the various family members and accompanying Lámh signs, with the help of the "Finger Family" poem.
Our second theme of the month was School. And what better way to kick off this theme than by exploring our own school. We went to visit the woodwork and cookery room as well as a trip to see our friends in other classrooms.
We got crafty!
Then it was back to the cookery room where we mastered scrambled eggs with toast and waffles. We have also been tasting some new foods in the classroom!
We just love messy play! Below you can see us having fun with some hair gel, oats and flour.
You can also see why the aprons are necessary!!
You can also see why the aprons are necessary!!
We got active on our balance bikes.
We made the most of the fine weather with a trip to the playground.
Finally, the Dogs Trust came to visit. First we had fun with our own dogs in the classroom and then we went to the hall to meet Jack.
