James’ family enjoyed the photos of the children making their own bus in the garden:
“James just loves buses and being outdoors.”
This little group certainly all had great fun.
Winter Art
As they have been learning about winter and the different weather that we experience at this time of year, the children in the Raindrop Room created their own artwork to represent winter weather. Pipettes were used with the paint to create the effect of rain, some wanted to add glitter to their work and the children used cotton wool to create their clouds. Here is a selection of their work which looks very effective on their wall display.
Word Of The Week
Our “Word of the Week” focus this week in both rooms will be on the phrase “Chinese New Year” as the children begin to understand what this celebration means around the world.
What Is Jack Frost Like?
As part of their discussions about the changing season, the children in the Rainbow Room discussed what Jack Frost might look like.
Alfie H.: he looks like toast. He lives in a gingerbread house and eats cookies.
Poppy: he looks like snow. He lives in a haunted house and eats carrots.
Sophie-Rose: he looks like ice. He eats popcorn.
Zack: Jack Frost is like snow and ice. He lives in an ice cave and has red juice.
Berrie: he looks a bit snowy. He eats cheese.
Tom: Jack Frost is kind of icy. He lives in an ice house. He eats ice sandwiches.
Layla: Jack Frost eats ham sandwiches.
Jackson: he is snowy. I saw him in my garden, it was all white. He lives in the North Pole because it’s nice and cold and freezing. He eats pizza.
Millie: he likes to eat water melon.
Skye C.: he has spikes and lives in a Christmas house and eats sausages.
Jessica: Jack Frost lives in an old house with spiders and a spooky man. He eats bananas.
Sophie G.: Jack Frost looks cold as he hasn’t got any clothes on. He lives in a little cottage and eats crisps.
Leigha: he looks like snow. He lives in Annan. He eats apples.
Teddie: he is frozen and cold and lives in a cave. He eats carrots.
He certainly sounds like an interesting character, this Jack Frost. Keep your eyes peeled everyone in case you see him.
Award Winners
Very well done to last week’s award winners. You both thoroughly deserved your certificates.
Penguin Parade
While discussing winter weather, the children in the Rainbow Room spent time talking about animals which live in snowy lands, leading to this wonderful collection of penguins being created in the art area. We loved them so much that we made a penguin display in the school corridor to share with everyone in our school.
PEEP Sessions
As some parents/carers were not available last week, Eileen, our Lifelong learning Co-ordinator, will be starting her PEEP sessions tomorrow, 23rd January, between 9.00 and 10.00. She looks forward to seeing you then. Younger siblings are welcome.
Scotland And Scottish Traditions
With Burns Day approaching, the children have been learning about Scotland and Scottish traditions. In the Raindrop Room they have been trying on kilts, creating tartan using various media and enjoying the stories of Hairy Maclary. Some have even made their own stories about Hairy Maclary and his friends. Have a look at our display in the corridor to get a feel for what the children have been doing.
We would like to share a selection of their work. Click then click again on photos to see the detail of their stories and artwork.
Gymnastics Skills
As the school hall is available to us again for a Friday session, we are providing the opportunity for the children to develop their gymnastics skills. Initially the children in the Rainbow Room will be enjoying this experience then later in the term those in the Raindrop Room will spend a few weeks having weekly visits. This gallery shows the children getting back in the swing of some fun activities.
Lydiafield Visit
After our Christmas singing visit to Lydiafield, we were delighted to be invited for a return visit to chat to the ladies and gentlemen who live there. This little group of children made us feel very proud as they chatted and played games with some of the residents. It was lovely to see smiles all round from young and old. Thank you to the staff and residents of Lydiafield for making us feel so welcome. We are looking forward to our next visit.
