We started the week with a visit from two playworkers from Wigan Infirmary's Rainbow Ward. They talked to the children about the important roles different staff members have and ways they try to make the ward a happy place for patients. As part of our PSHE curriculum we will be raising funds to support the amazing work they do - more information to follow!

 

The children have been building on their maths skills by adding two numbers together within 10, before moving on to taking away within 10. They have enjoyed using practical resources and talking through their thinking as their confidence has grown.

 

In Drawing Club, we shared the story A Worm Called Wallace by Jamie Rose. The children loved following Wallace on his adventures underground and were particularly interested in how worms move, where they live and why they are so important for the soil. The story links closely to our learning about worms, prompting lots of discussion, questions and imaginative ideas. The children used the illustrations and story events to inspire their own drawings, adding details and explaining their thinking as they drew.

 

During Forest School, the children worked together to make their very own bug hotel. This was a hands-on and exciting activity that encouraged teamwork, creativity and care for our natural environment. This linked to RE where we talked about nature and our wonderful world. The children pictures of things they found amazing in nature to celebrate David Attenborough's 100^th birthday.

 

In phonics, we have learned the sound ‘th’ and have been building and reading words containing this sound. We have also continued to practise the ‘sh’ and ‘ch’ sounds, helping to strengthen the children’s confidence in blending and reading words.

 

It has been another busy and enjoyable week full of learning and exploration!

 

Have a lovely weekend.