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We’re on the move.
Category : Physical development
Out door maths
Over the past few days, the children have thoroughly enjoyed exploring maths through our outdoor provision. Using our “fast maths eyes,” we have been identifying and talking about shapes we can see in the environment, developing our early numberical skills and deepening our understanding of shape in meaningful, real-life contexts.
The children have also been busy creating simple two-part repeating patterns using natural resources such as sticks, leaves, twigs and stones. This hands-on exploration supports the Mathematics area of learning, particularly by recognizing, continuing, and creating patterns, while also encouraging problem-solving, critical thinking and collaboration.
Crew Frost have also been given opportunities to write numbers using chalk and other outdoor materials which has strengthened fine motor control and pencil grip. As the children formed numbers, we used fun phrases such as “around the tree, around the tree, that’s the way we make a three” to reinforce correct formation in an engaging and memorable way.
These experiences offer rich, practical, and play-based opportunities for Crew Frost to build strong foundations in number, shape, and pattern through active exploration.
Well done, Crew Frost — amazing mathematical thinking.
Rainy days
We value outdoor play in all weathers; however, when the weather requires us to adapt, we enjoy providing creative and engaging alternatives. Today, Crew Frost particularly enjoyed exploring large cardboard boxes arranged throughout the room, using them as a stimulus for imaginative and creative expression.
The children applied their developing fine motor skills with confidence, creating a range of thoughtful and detailed artwork. Some children transferred their final product knowledge into the provision by designing and constructing a hot air balloon, while others drew on their Understanding of the World and awareness of People and Communities to create birthday cakes for their peers.
The children explored a variety of mark-making resources, including felt tips, pencils and chalk. This provided a valuable opportunity to observe and assess their pencil grip development and current stages of fine motor control. The activity was highly engaging and offered a fun and meaningful alternative learning experience.
Beautiful work, Crew Frost.
Final product.
This week, the children completed their final outcome. Each child selected a vehicle and used wax crayons to create an observational drawing, which will form part of their cohesive flap book. Throughout the process, the children demonstrated strong listening skills and developing fine motor control. They also showed effective critical thinking and problem-solving as they worked carefully through each step of the task. We have thoroughly enjoyed observing their engagement and focus and look forward to seeing the completed flap books. Well done, Crew Frost.
Read Write Inc Practice Sheets
This week, the children have began using Read Write Inc. practice sheets. These help them to develop their letter formation skills and create clear, recognizable letters. This will be an ongoing activity throughout their school year.
The children practice saying the picture of the sound, the letter sound , then they practice using the picture cards. They then say the phrase as they write, and finally say the sound again while forming the letter. This supports their phonics and early writing development.
We look forward to sending these sheets home as part of home learning and seeing the amazing work that Crew Frost continue to produce.
Final product practice.
During our We Are On The Move expedition, the children took part in adult-led demonstrations to explore how to create different types of transport, including bikes, planes and boats. This activity supported the children in developing their creative skills and preparing for their final pieces, which will contribute towards a collaborative flap book.
The children demonstrated strong fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination as they carefully used tools and materials to construct their designs. They confidently used shapes and lines to represent their ideas, showing growing independence and perseverance.
Through this activity, the children developed key skills within the EYFS framework, including Communication and language, Physical Development and Expressive Arts and Design. They engaged in meaningful discussion about their creations, shared ideas with their peers and made thoughtful choices when selecting materials.
We are extremely proud of the children’s courage, creativity and resiliences throughout this learning experiences. Well done Crew Frost we look forward to see the results from the final product.
Fine motor building.
Fine motor skills are very important for your child’s early development. To support the children in this area Crew Frost were offered a wide range of opportunities during their choosing time.
During this session, the children were given the challenge of following pre-made cutting lines. This activity encourages children to think critically and problem-solve as they work their way through the change in directions, how to hold the paper, and cut using one hand while stabilising the other.
This activity also improves hand-eye coordination, introduces new vocabulary, strengthens fine hand muscles, and supports the foundations for early writing by encouraging left-to-right movement. The opportunies are endless with this activity! Super work Crew Frost!
Name Recognition!
In Crew Frost we like to be prepared! For the summer term, we are aiming for the children to able to recognise their own name and even write some letters for their own name!
To support this, during their choosing time the children are offered opportunities to spot their name, work on their pencil grip, pronounce the first sound in their name, and begin letter formation for their name. They were so excited to see their very own name cards this week, and we can’t wait to do more fun name-recognition games with them. We can wait to see this fine motor skill develop. Well done Crew Frost – you are working very hard!
Sponsored walk
Crew Frost have been working super hard on their sponsored walk this week, they have loved walking their miles to the North Pole with the older children. Furthermore, they have enjoyed learning all about exercise and how walking helps our muscles and bones grow. We have also been taken in the environmental sounds and looking at how big our school community is. Well done Crew Frost.
We Stop, we look, we listen
This week crew Frost have been focusing on road safety. The children practiced using playground track, taking turns to stop, look, and listen before crossing. What a great way to build up our role play skills! We also created pictures of a lollipop lady and talked about her important role in helping people cross safely. In addition, we learned about traffic lights and zebra crossings, discussing what each color and symbol means. Well done crew Frost. We can’t wait to see you use such important skills.
