Week Six

Wow, the term is flying by and we are now heading into the second half of Term 1! The children are doing well with the new routines at school. They have come so far in these first few weeks and have started to work in teams and rotate through activities. Well done!

The students have been learning to identify their name and the sound it starts with e.g. Max starts with M, M, M. This week we are focusing on the initial letter sound Tt…. as in tap starts with t t t, tadpole starts with t t t, tissue starts with t t t and tiger starts with t t t. We will be painting a magic ‘Tt’ on white bread with milk and then toasting it to make the ‘Tt’ visible. There will also be a Teddy Bear’s tea party with tiny teddies, herbal raspberry tea and of course, our toasts! What a terrific celebration of the letter Tt!

This week we are reviewing Numbers 1 to 3 and focusing on dot patterns. This is known as subitising which means looking at dot patterns (on dice) and saying the number without counting. Initially we will be focusing on numbers 1, 2 and 3. Playing dice games, like Snakes and Ladders, is a good way for your child to practise this skill.

We have been exploring our five senses and incorporating each one into our learning. Using our senses helps us remember more and attach more meaning to experiences. On Thursday and Friday of this week we will be combining with the other Kindy classes and enjoying tabloid activities to reinforce our learning of the senses. There will be five rotational activities involving the sense of smell, taste, sight, touch and hearing. We are eagerly looking forward to getting to know the teachers and students in the other Kindy classes!

As mentioned at the Parent information session it is important to keep children at home if they are unwell. Sickness is a part of childhood, whether it’s a fever, sore throat, cough or just not feeling well. Infections can spread easily affecting other students, teachers, and family members. If your child is unwell please keep your child at home and arrange to see your doctor if necessary. Many illnesses can be stopped before they spread by reminding everyone to practise frequent handwashing, blowing noses into tissues, covering mouths when coughing or sneezing. Even the best hygiene practices can’t prevent the spread of illnesses. Sometimes staying home is the only way to benefit our kids, ourselves and our communities.

Looking forward to another wonderful week.