What a fantastic year of learning we had before lockdown, we wanted to share some highlights with you all as the year comes to an end. We look forward to all being back together again in September have a safe and fun summer break. Mrs Tinsley

Everyone has worked so hard designing logos for the Eco Competition I wanted to share all the amazing designs with you. Well done everyone for all your hard work. Fingers crossed we win some Forest School sessions for our school. Mrs Tinsley

Hello, I hope you are all safe and well. I just wanted to remind you all about about some resources that you can access at home to support your child's reading. There are lots of e-books to read on the Oxford Owl website - www.oxfordowl.co.uk - just enter the parents page and register. There are Read Write Inc phonics books and also books to read for pleasure and enjoy together. Also, there are daily Read Write Inc phonics lessons on the Ruth Miskin YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9rGoXkmeyU I hope you enjoy these resources and continue to enjoy sharing books over the summer. See you soon. Mrs Ware

Thank you for entering our design a natural outdoor logo competition! If you haven't yet designed a logo this week is your last chance to enter the closing date is Thursday 16th July! Get creative.. You can get as creative indoors or outdoors you can use materials, paint or anything you want. Remember to think of all those natural things you see outside!

Today Chestnut have been exploring how they feel about the move to the Junior school in September. We read a story about a boy called Jake. He was worried about his first day in his new school but after an amazing day he couldn't wait to go back. We talked about all the exciting things we will do in the our new school.

This week we have been focusing on a mini topic about 'Pets' as some children have had new pet dogs. We discussed animals that make suitable pets, how to care for different pets and pets we might like to own. We have also been doubling and halving numbers. It has been another busy, fun filled week!

A few more details on the competition... John Moores University have asked schools to make a logo representing the NATURAL OUTDOORS this will be used as the offical logo! Get as creative as you can! email your logo designs to mrs Tinsley on playground@bpinfant.com Closing date 16th July 2020! Thank you Mrs Tinsley

Whilst reading our book 'Harry and his dinosaurs go to school', here in Kindi we've been thinking about different questions we could ask our new teachers and children that have already experienced what it is like in Reception. We have read that Harry took his dinosaurs with him and helped him get comfortbale in his new classroom, so we thought what dinosaurs we would take. Do they have sharp teeth, long claws, lots of prickles on their backs, long necks or even wings?! This helps us explore many different themes such as: feelings and emotions, creative things, extending vocabulary with wonderful adjectives as well as pencil control. Lots of fun had by all!

As part of our preparations to move to the Junior School in September, we have been exploring the school website. We were very impressed by the artists who took part in a competition and it inspired us to create our own pieces of art. Have a look...do you have a favourite? I'm sure you'll agree that they are all wonderful.

Here are a few more entries for our competition... children have been really creative at home I love your fantastic ideas! Send your entries to ... playground@bpinfant.com Closing date 16th July 2020! Thank you Mrs Tinsley x

Why not design your own natural outdoor logo for the competition on purple mash? Mrs Tinsley has set a '2do' for reception children. Can year 1/2 children make your own natural outdoor picture? select Art then Nature now chose an option you like the best!

Today Chestnut have been busy thinking about moving to the Junior School and talking about how they feel about it. We decided to make worry dolls. Have you heard of them before? No? Let us tell you about them... A worry doll is a Mayan legend and made as a way to help you think about and manage your worries. If you are worried about something tell your worry doll at night and then put it under your pillow. Hopefully in the morning your worries will have been reduced and you will feel calmer for the day ahead. If you have no worries why not try a wish instead! Give it a go!

Some children have already been busy designing their own logo for the natural outdoor hub! All the designs are amazing please keep designing and email your entries into Mrs Tinsley... playground@bpinfant.com