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Our Early Years Foundation Stage children enjoyed a memorable and enriching trip to the Central Mosque and Regent’s Park. At the mosque, Syeeda shared interesting facts about the mosque’s history, including when it was built. The children were captivated by the beautiful geometric patterns and Arabic verses from the Qur’an that decorated the mosque’s interior. During our visit, Sharmin told the story of Eid ul-Adha, focusing on the brave boy Ismail and his father Ibrahim’s strong belief and trust in Allah. The children learned why Muslims celebrate Eid ul-Adha and how it is connected to the pilgrimage of Hajj—one of the Five Pillars of Islam. This story helped bring the religious significance of the festival to life in a meaningful and age-appropriate way. Following our visit, we headed to nearby Regent’s Park, where the children and their families enjoyed a lovely picnic together. After lunch, the children had a fantastic time playing in the park’s playground, making the most of the sunshine and open space. It was a day filled with learning, storytelling, and shared joy—an experience we’ll all remember fondly. This week in Reception, the children have been reading Luna Loves Art by Joseph Coelho, a story about a young girl’s visit to an art gallery with her school. Luna explores different pieces of art and learns how they connect to her own feelings and experiences, highlighting the emotional power of creativity and the importance of empathy and friendship. In Nursery, the children have been enjoying The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds, which tells the story of a girl named Vashti who discovers her artistic confidence after making a simple dot. The book encourages children to be brave, creative, and to “make their mark.” To build on both stories, the children visited Tate Britain, where they observed a variety of artworks with curiosity and enthusiasm. They made thoughtful connections to the stories, pointed out colours and shapes, and even created their own inspired drawings. The visit helped deepen their appreciation of art as a way to express feelings, tell stories, and understand the world around them. This week, our nursery children had an exciting hands-on experience inspired by the story Oliver’s Garden. After reading about Oliver’s adventures in the garden, the children decided to make their own vegetable soup! The little chefs got busy peeling, chopping, and preparing a variety of fresh vegetables. As they worked, we talked about how the vegetables felt and tasted before cooking. Some children were curious about what would happen once they were cooked, making predictions about the changes in texture and flavor. When the soup was ready, everyone gathered to enjoy it. Some children even dipped bagels into their bowls, making the experience even more fun and delicious! This activity was a wonderful way for the children to engage in hands-on learning, explore different textures and tastes, and develop their fine motor skills. Most importantly, they had a fantastic time working together and enjoying the fruits of their labor! Well done, little chefs Despite the rain and the cold our Nursery children and their parents had a fantastic visit to Spitalfields City Farm on Thursday! The children were so excited to see the animals up close, from fluffy sheep to clucking chickens. They also explored the beautiful gardens, spotting different plants and flowers. This trip linked perfectly with our learning at school. We have been exploring the signs of spring and discovering how things grow. The children have been busy planting beans and seeds in class and watching them sprout, just like the plants at the farm. We also had an amazing experience watching chicks hatch from eggs in the incubator, learning all about life cycles. Seeing real-life examples of what we’ve been learning made the trip even more special. Thank you to all the parents who joined us—we had a wonderful day of discovery, nature, and fun! “We also hope that this experience inspires the parents and children to keep exploring nature and growing their own plants at home!” This half-term, we have been learning about different life cycles. Last week, as part of a science experiment, Reception class explored the life cycle of a plant by planting seeds. We set up three different conditions: one dish of cress seeds was placed in a cupboard with water, another dish had cress seeds with sunlight but no water, and the final dish had seeds with both water and sunlight. Each day, we carefully observed the changes to see which seeds grow best. Our experiment showed that the seeds without water did not grow at all, while the seeds with water but no sunlight grew, but were a very pale green. The seeds that had both water and sunlight grew the best. This week, we put our cress to good use and enjoyed making egg and cress sandwiches, as well as cucumber and cress sandwiches! For World Book Day, we were very lucky to have author Sav Akyuz visit us. He has written books such as Big and Bear Moves. In Early Years, the children had the pleasure of learning from Sav as he taught them how to draw, showing how a simple circle can transform into various characters and animals. He also read his new story, Bear Moves, and the children had a fantastic time dancing along like the bear in the book! For World Book Day, we were inspired by The Word Collector by Peter H. Reynolds. Both children and staff dressed up as words! This half-term, the Early Years children have been exploring different life cycles. After learning about the plant life cycle, they have now been focusing on the life cycle of a chicken. At the start of the week, the children were introduced to a very exciting addition to the classroom—eggs in an incubator. They observed the eggs carefully each day, discussing what might be happening inside. Today, the children were thrilled to witness the eggs hatch, watching in fascination as tiny chicks emerged. Throughout this experience, the children have shown curiosity and enthusiasm, engaging in discussions about the changes taking place. They have also been learning how to care for the chicks, showing great responsibility as they help ensure they are warm, safe, and comfortable. This hands-on experience has deepened their understanding of life cycles and the importance of looking after living things. This week, the Nursery children had a great time with the story Funnybones! The fun skeletons in the story sparked their imagination and creativity through exciting activities. The children enjoyed pretending to be skeletons, acting out parts of the story and moving like bones. They worked together to bring the story to life. They also made skeletons using cotton buds and black paper. They arranged the cotton buds as bones, creating their own skeletons and practicing their fine motor skills. The children had fun singing and dancing to "Dem Bones, Dem Bones." The song helped them learn about body parts as they pointed to their arms, legs, and spine. Lastly, the children drew their favourite zoo animals, like lions, tigers, and giraffes. They connected their learning to the word "zoo" from the story. It was a week full of fun and learning for the Nursery children! This week, the children enjoyed Anansi and the Golden Pot, learning about the importance of sharing. They listened attentively and engaged in discussions about its moral lessons. As a follow-up, they explored a world map to locate Ghana and compared life in Britain and Ghana, discussing schools, villages, cities, and London’s multicultural nature. They were particularly interested in images of daily life and cultural differences. A highlight was tasting Ghanaian food, including jollof rice and fried plantain, with many excited to try new flavours. They also listened to traditional tales from both countries, identifying shared themes of kindness and respect. Overall, the children showed enthusiasm, deepening their cultural awareness and appreciation for storytelling. This week in Reception, the children have been engaging in an exciting exploration of the world. As part of our ongoing theme of exploration, we delved into the diverse range of fruits and vegetables that are found in different parts of the world. The lesson began with a discussion where the children shared their knowledge of fruits. They talked about the fruits they already know and enjoyed, identifying their favourites. The children eagerly contributed their ideas, with some mentioning common fruits like apples, bananas, and strawberries. Next, we expanded our exploration by introducing a selection of exotic fruits from around the world. The children had the opportunity to learn about and observe fruits such as guava, custard apples, passion fruit, Sharon fruit, and mini bananas. We discussed the unique features of each fruit, such as their colours, shapes, and textures. The children showed great interest in these new fruits, asking questions and expressing curiosity about their origins. Through this hands-on experience, the children not only enhanced their knowledge of different fruits but also developed an appreciation for the diversity of foods found globally. |
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