We would like to update you with the latest theme in the classrooms of Saturn and Jupiter (3 to 5 years).
The project topic is on ‘SPACE’, the children are learning the following:
- different planets: areas of learning – Understanding the World & beyond
- phases of the moon / created sequencing games the phases of the moon (Maths & Understanding the World)
- such as NEW, QUARTER, & FULL MOON
- Current news about visitors travelling around the moon 2018
- The space ship that they will be using for this journey
- new vocabulary using such as Waxing and waning (Communication and Language
- the gravity on the space / moon – ( Expressive Art & Design (EAD): Imaginary Play)
- role play dressed in astronauts outfits and pretending to be walking on the moon
- reading different books on space and rockets (Literacy – Reading)
- Mark making upside down (Literacy – Writing)
- carrying out activities such as moon rock, moon sand (EAD – Exploring and Using Media & material)
- crated a rocket for the role play (EAD – UM&M)
- Using ICT rocket & toys (Understanding World – Technology)
- counting (Maths – Numbers)
- Action songs and rhymes (EAD – E&UM&M)
We urge you that when you come to collect your child, if you can have a look at what the children and staff created in the classrooms. Feedback and further ideas are welcome.