Christmas Countdown!

Christmas countdown begins in EYFS! The children are all getting excited with Christmas, making sure that they behave nicely so Father Christmas visits them and give them presents. 

Last Monday, Harry brought in bells and baubles for our Christmas tree. Dad said Harry thought of bringing more Christmas trinkets for our Christmas tree and asked his mum and dad if he can do so. Such a sweet thought Harry!

In our workshop area, we have been making Christmas decorations. We made paperplate bells and Christmas tree photo frames with tongue depressors. The children had fun painting their plates yellow and glittering up their bells. In the end, the bells and even the children got all sparkly! 

For our investigation this week, we continue to encourage the children to explore textures with their bare hands. 

We set up a Christmas village in the tuff spot and have been playing with snow. The children particularly enjoyed naming the pictures such as 'Father Christmas', 'sleigh', 'reindeer', 'gingerbread man' and 'Christmas house'. They also sung 'Jingle Bells' and 'We Wish You A Merry Christmas' whilst playing in this area. Some children noticed that the snow is very soft, cold and white.

For our ICT this week, Kin, Bao Nhi and Monica received video messages from Father Christmas! Father Christmas asked them if they have been naughty or nice and told them that he might give them a visit if they continue being nice to their friends. 

Ms Grace was also welcomed with a message from Father Christmas and she was so happy about it! Welcome back Ms Grace! It's great to have you in class again! 

As the children are beginning to show an interest in numbers and counting, we had a counting activity from 1 to 5 during our circle session. Ms Crislet had brought along 5 Christmas hats with Christmas baubles in them. The children took turns in getting them out of the hats and counting along. Most of the children were able to join in counting and show the correct number of fingers up. 

We also used the IWB in our counting session. We counted the Christmas baubles in the tree and also saw the corresponding numbers for them. Bao Nhi and Minh Anh were very good at counting and number recognition. 

Fantastic counting children!

As we prepare for our Christmas show next week, all EYFS classes got together in the hall and had our very first run through of our performances. F1 children did an amazing job as they sung and danced 'Jingle Bells' in front of everybody, We are so proud of them and are very confident that you will enjoy the show next week!

Well done children! 

NOTICES:

The Interim Reports has been given out today. Please share it with your child, praise him/her and be aware of the 'next steps'. You can help your child in working on the next steps at home. 

Wednesday 16th December at 8.30am in TX Hall: EYFS' COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS 

- Children should come in class wearing a red shirt and a white trousers/leggings/skirt/shorts.

Thursday 17th December: Class' Christmas Party

- Children were shown some food choices and were asked to choose one that they would like to eat and bring in on the party. A food slip has been sent home today with your child's food choice and the amount you can bring in. 

- Children can come in school wearing their party clothes but please put a spare uniform in your child's bag. 

Friday 18th December: Last day of Term - Home time is at 11.30 for ALL children. Please pick up your child on time. 

Thank you!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Kind Regards;

Ms Crislet, Ms Grace and the F1 Team