We thought it would be helpful to let you know what will be happening in the Nest during the Spring Term. 

Activities

·       ADPR based activities – these will be taken from the children’s plans. 

·       Cooking once a week – the children have really enjoyed cooking so far. 

Curriculum work

This will be based on the Early Years Foundation Stage and National Curriculum objectives. Our project this term will be "Growing and Changing". We will start by thinking about the four different seasons and changes that take place over this time. We will think about what plants and animals need to grow, change and survive. We will find out more about food and farming and how we grow and change over time.

In RE, we will be learning about our big question "Why do Christians put a cross in an Easter garden?".

We will find out about Christians believing:

·       that Jesus died at Easter but came back to Earth to save or rescue people.

·       that the cross is a special symbol.

·       that Palm Sunday is the start of Holy Week and Easter.

·       there are different symbols and customs at Easter to remind them of Jesus’ death and          resurrection.

Routines

·       Arrive at the Nest – settling in time and calming activities 

·       Sensory Circuits – we will go outside for this and will complete our circuits based on              sequencing and calming activities

·       Breakfast and a good opportunity for the children to share their news and help with                jobs in the classroom.

·       Most of the rest of the morning will be based on adult tasks (based on the above                    activities) /independent learning time/breaks. There will be snack time.

·       Singing, Story and Lunch time prayer

·       Lunch 

·       Eat in the Nest 

·       Outside to play 

·       Registration afternoons

·       Sensory Circuits – this will be the same circuit as the morning.

·       Most of the rest of the afternoon will be based on adult tasks (based on the above                activities) /independent time/breaks. 

·       There will be snack time.

·       End of day singing, story and prayer

Some children will be on part time timetables or transitioning to other classes. We will discuss this with you.

Expectations 

·       Children need to read as much as possible at home. This should be at least three times          a week. 

·       Homework will continue to be set on Dojo on a Wednesday to be handed in the                      following Wednesday. 

·       Children will be expected to take part in adult based tasks. 

·       Snacks – if you want to send your child with a snack, they will only need 1 healthy                  snack a day. We do have fruit for the children in the Nest. 

·       Drink Bottles – please only send water.

Thank you for your help and support. If you have any questions, please come and speak to us.