Foundation Stage Continued Learning Wednesday 24th and Thursday 25th June

Monday 22 Jun 2020 09:24

We have had so much wonderful learning shared from home that we have now created a 'Sharing Our Learning' gallery on the main page.

If you are learning from home today, please see lots of ideas below:

These are some ideas for learning at home today. A reminder that you don't have to do all (or any) of these today. Maintaining a routine and a connection with school are the most important things!

This week in Foundation Stage we are going to be...

We are being Little Movers!

Parents - please take the opportunity to talk to your child about the changes they will experience next year. This might be a new school in a new country, or it might be a new class with a new teacher here at Patana.

Your child may be (although they may not be!) feeling anxious, or scared or sad about this change - please tell them that this is ok and perfectly normal! Talking to them in this way will help them to see the exciting possibilities that change can bring!

FS1 to FS2 Transition: New Class Teachers

Meet your new teacher!

Click on your new FS2 class teacher to hear their welcome message:

Ms Samira

Ms Kirsten

Ms Sarah H

Ms Sarah M

Mr Dean

Open in Google Docs »

FS2 to Year 1 Transition: New Class Teachers

Meet your new teacher!

Click on your new Year 1 class teacher to hear their welcome message:

Mr Ross

Ms Briony

Ms Robine

Mr Pat

Ms Kerry

Ms Emma

Ms Meagan

Ms Tracey

Open in Google Docs »

Little Movers

Watch your new class teacher reading a story.

What do you want to tell your new class teacher about you? What do you want to ask them about?

Your new FS2 class teachers:

Your new Year 1 class teachers:

Stories about changes

All our stories this week are related to ideas about experiencing changes in your life, and how to feel comfortable about it. You can watch our focus story today, or choose from any on the bookshelf below. After reading the story, you might discuss the ideas about change. You could use these questions to help your conversation.

How does the little girl feel about her duckling and the different stages of the book? How do her feelings change? Have you ever felt these emotions?

Listen to Ms Ying read in English:

Listen to Ms Pao read in Thai:

Or choose one of the other stories:

Assessment - what will your child learn in this project?

Development Matters Assessment Indicators

Children are confident to try new activities, and say why they like some activities more than others.
They say when they do or don't need help.
They adjust their behaviour to different situations, and take changes of routine in their stride.
They show sensitivty to others' needs and feelings, and form positive relationships with adults and other children.

We are also developing Characteristics of Effective Learning:

Physical Development

Under and Over

Practice moving your body in different ways by going over and under different objects. What objects can you use from home to create an over and under obstacle course? Maybe you can use tables, chairs, toys or even buckets! Have fun moving over and under the many objects in your home!

Phonics

FS1: Rhythm in speech

Tuning into vocal sounds helps us to articulate words clearly and keep in time with rhythmic beats in songs and in speech.

This is a new chant to help us practice speaking in different rhythms. Have a go with the words and the actions

Ro . .ly . . po . .ly . . . ever . . . so . . . slowly. Ro . .ly . . po . .ly faster.

You can sing faster and faster each time!

Add in new verses too! You can try the ones below, or make up your own!

Stamp . . . your . . . feet . . . ever . . . so . . . slowly. Stamp your feet . . . faster.

Also try: tip, toe, giant strides, jumping, stamping.

FS2: Wizard Words

Maths

We're Going on a Shape Hunt

You might also enjoy reading this blog post about children's books that reinforce the language and concepts of geometry: https://luckylittlelearners.com/childrens-books-teach-geometry/

Sensory play: glitter slime