Hello all,

What a busy week we have had in foundation. The children have settled so well and are beginning to relax into their learning.  We  have enjoyed the outdoor area as we continue to have the warm sun. The class played a variety of balancing games during PE lesson and the children have enjoyed singing and dancing with Mrs Lawrence during the whole school singing assembly and the music lesson.. We are really pleased with the way the children are engaging with each other and all the activities. They are confident in asking us for help and also if they are a little unsettled they are comfortable connecting to a familiar adult for support.

This week, we have been working on recognising initial sounds and  rhyming words. Our focus story was 'The Bus is for us'! by Michael Rosen. Next week we will begin Little Wandle phonics programme. Each day, the children will learn a new letter sound. The sounds for next week are: s, a, t. p. 

Please, can you make sure that jumpers, bottles and lunch boxes are clearly labelled with your child's name to avoid loosing items.

Have a great weekend!

Mrs Sheehan





























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