Mini Mountaineers
Welcome to the Summer Term in Mini Mountaineers with Mrs Stabler, Mrs Wootton, Mrs Cambell & Mrs Elsey
It is great to see the children back in school, they are all eager and excited to learn, which is lovely to see! We are looking forward to our new topics for the Summer Term which will build on the knowledge and skills we have already learnt.
A warm welcome to our new children who have started this week, the children have settled into school really well and are busy learning all the routines of our class. They are beginning to develop their own interests as well as making new friends. Thank you for all your support in settling the children into their new class. If you have any questions please see one of the Mini Mountaineers team, we are always here to help and support you.
Our Summer Term One Topic is “Sunshine and Sunflowers”
In the Sunshine and Sunflowers project your child will explore their local environment and see how it has changed throughout the year. They will grow flowers, fruit and vegetables in the garden area. They will learn how to care for plants and animals, identifying some different types. They will take part in outdoor learning activities and find out how to stay safe in the sun.
Supporting your child at home
Grow some quick growing plants together, such as salad leaves, radishes or cress.
Plan and go on a picnic.
Go on a local walk and talk about the changes that have happened to living things throughout the year.
Share and discuss the Did you know? resource.
Sunshine and Sunflowers-Did You Know?
Our Mini Project for this topic is ‘Shadows and Reflections”
In the Shadows and Reflections project your child will learn about natural phenomena, including shadows, reflections and echoes. They will find out how shadows are formed and how they change shape and size through the day. They will explore how different materials and surfaces reflect light.
Supporting your child at home
Find objects from around the house in which you can see your reflection.
Draw around shadows outside and see how the shape and size of the shadow changes through the day.
Explore places to hear echoes, such as in tunnels, under bridges and in large open-plan rooms.
Share and discuss the Did you know? resource.
Shadows and Reflections- Did You Know?
Our Summer Term Two Topic is “Big Wide World”
In the Big Wide World project, your child will find out about the world in which they live. They will learn about different climates and explore habitats, including their flora and fauna. They will locate the United Kingdom on a world map and compare life in the United Kingdom with life elsewhere. They will also learn about caring for their environment, both locally and beyond.
Supporting your child at home
Use Google Earth to explore where you live and look up places you would like to visit.
Talk about places around the world you have visited, or places that family members or friends live. Look at the places on a map and talk about ways to travel.
If you go on holiday, send a postcard to school to show where you went.
Share and discuss the Did you know? resource.
Our Mini Project for this topic is “Splash”
In the Splash! project, your child will explore water play and learn about the different forms and bodies of water. They will learn about freezing and melting and make ice lollies. They will investigate objects that float or sink and explore capacity.
Supporting your child at home
Talk about how you use water at home and why it is important to drink water throughout the day.
Find out about animals that live in water.
Have fun playing with water in the bath, a paddling pool or swimming pool.
Share and discuss the Did you know? resource.
Reading
Early reading is key to all we do and incredibly important across the whole of our EYFS curriculum, your support is vital in helping your child develop the confidence and love of reading to reach their full potential. Please read as often to your child as possible, sharing a book at bedtime every night is a good way of developing a love of reading. We do expect for all children to read at least three times a week, please record in your child’s reading diary.
PE
Mini Mountaineers will be doing PE on Tuesdays. Your child can come to school in their PE kit on this day. PE kit is a white t-shirt and black shorts/bottoms and trainers or sensible shoes.
Thank you for entrusting your child to us this year. We promise to do our best each day to guide your child in exploring and learning, as well as helping them to feel safe and valued.
We look forward to working with you this year so that together we can make sure your child can achieve their full potential.
Please see one of the Mini Mountaineers team if you have any questions.
Thank you for your support!
Mrs Stabler
