9 Jul

It's Coming Home!!

Maple class have been very excited about England and have had a super time celebrating! We found a football shirt in our treasure chest and bopped a football balloon around our group whilst we sand "It's coming home!" We have talked about how exciting and special it is that we have reached the…

19 May

Mindfulness in Maple

After sharing ideas to improve overall well-being and develop relaxation strategies in last week's staff meeting, Maple class thought it would be a great idea to put some suggestions to use. We have had a year that has been very different in many ways and we think that having a bank of strategies…

19 Mar

Maple Class, back together at last!

Maple Class have enjoyed being back together this week.

We have been learning about the story, The Tiger Who Came to Tea. Creating tiger faces with sponges and paint, making sentences abut the story, and enjoying lots of tea party fun.

We have enjoyed exploring our new outdoor area, playing…

5 Mar

Maple Class - World Book Day

Although we were all at home this week, Maple Class were still able to celebrate World Book Day with a very special Teams Meeting. We all dressed up and enjoyed showing our friends our costumes: Scarlett was Princess Poppy, Lottie was a fireman and Harry was Andy from Cbeebies! We all looked…

12 Feb

A Love-ly Week in Maple Class

Maple Class, both at home and in schoo,l have enjoyed learning and exploring all things Valentine this week! Scarlett has been decorating heart biscuits, sponge painting hearts and has been on a heart treasure hunt! Harry and Lottie have been working hard at home too with Grandma, and enjoyed…

5 Feb

Maple Class - Spring 1 Week 5

Maple Class have been busy with lots of activities based on the book Elmer, this week. In school and with our friends at home via Teams, we have enjoyed an Elmer sensory story. We have been naming colours of elephants, decorating elephant biscuits and making our own Elmers from milk cartons. We…

31 Jan

Maple Class - Spring 1 Week 4

Another very busy week for Maple Class, both at home and in school. At home Scarlett has been busy with her writing and numbers, making jam tarts and exploring the snow! Lottie and Harry have made an indoor obstacle course, played skittles and done some amazing shape work.

In class we have…

22 Jan

Maple Class - Spring 1 Week 3

As part of World Religion Week, Maple Class learners in school have been exploring Holi, an ancient Hindu festival also known as, 'The Festival of Colours'.  We have been exploring sensory materials such as different coloured lentils and rice, completing coloured jigsaws and puzzles and…

15 Jan

Maple Class - Spring 1 Week 2

Maple Class both home and at school have done some fantastic learning this week! 

At home Lottie has been busy doing yoga, helping make snacks, and completing jigsaws, whilst Harry has been busy with playdough gym, yoga and writing his name so neatly! Scarlett has been listening to sounds on…

17 Dec

Maple Class - Breakfast with Santa!

Maple Class had a brilliant morning on Wednesday, enjoying breakfast with Santa! We watched a Christmas movie, ate jam on toast and cereal, and drank some lovely hot chocolate. Santa visited us virtually and one of his elves dropped off a present for each of us!

Happy Christmas Maple…

28 Nov

Maple Class Autumn 2 Week 4

Maple Class have been very busy this week. Learning more about Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Following instructions to make a bear face from bread and chocolate spread, and, making and counting cakes to give to the bears. We used instruments to make quiet and loud noises, listening well to…

11 Nov

Maple Class Remember

For Remembrance Day, Maple Class watched a short animated film about the Poppy and talked about the flower. We looked at pictures of the Queen laying a wreath, before making our own, which we all stuck a poppy to. We listened carefully to The Last Post whilst, 'poppy petals' fell on…