Literacy Parent Workshop – 25.11.24
Click the link below to find out more information about our November Parent Workshop with Leoni.
Make Catrine Sparkle
Sunday 1st December 2024 3-8pm. Lantern Parade leaving from Lodge St John to Catrine Square at 5PM
Plus Stalls, Carols, Santa’s Grotto, Fireworks, Funfair & Much More…
Lantern Making Workshops
Catrine Community Council Lantern Making Workshops
Saturday 16th November – 2PM – 6PM Catrine Games Hall
Saturday 23rd November 12PM – 4PM Catrine Bowling Green
Come along and make your lantern for the Make Catrine Sparkle Lantern Parade.
Sound of the Month – Homelink
NEW HOME LINK ALERT!!
As Literacy champion within the ECC, I always appreciate feedback and suggestions from our parents and carers to further support our children’s literacy learning and development. From feedback received last year at my parent workshop, and from observing the children I feel that it is important that we start driving forward phonological awareness, particularly initial sounds. We will be focusing on the sounds ‘s, a, t, p, i, n‘ and this will be done over 6 months starting in November and ending in May (missing out April due to holidays). The sound of the month will be focused on each Friday at group time with the children through participating in songs, interactive games, as well as many other incredible opportunities and experiences.
I ask that, you as a family can also help to drive this push for phonological awareness forward at home through reinforcing the sound of the month at home, whether this is through placing emphasis on the word when speaking to your child, when out and about in the community as well as completing the monthly challenge set. Also, I ask at the end of each month, if you allow your child to bring in something that begins with that sound to show at an altogether group time with their peers – please note, this does not have to be an object and you do not have to go out and buy anything, it could be as easy as a picture or drawing. If you are ok with the object/picture/drawing staying within the ECC, this would be ideal in helping create an ‘all about ‘s/a/t/p/i/n‘ box which can be used continuously within the ECC. Please let your child’s keyworker know when dropping off whether or not you would like it returned.
I will post the first sound of the month on Friday 8th November, along with the monthly challenge, so keep your eyes peeled! I have attached some links that discusses phonological awareness, the benefits and how to support your child if you wish to read into it further. Any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me, or to speak with your child’s keyworker.
Halloween sway – please have a look at all the pictures from yesterday
Week 3 & 4 Homelinks
Week 3 Halloween story
Can you make a den or nest and use a torch to retell a Hallowe’en story?
If this is too scary for your child you can adapt it to suit. You can use covers, blankets or boxes and make a cosy space. If you can join your child in the den this is a great space to talk and listen to your child with no distractions, perfect for sharing stories or talking about feelings. You could also use the torch to create some shadow puppets. All pictures can be uploaded to learning journals. I will add a Halloween link below that might be of interest.
Week 4 Autumn leaf craft
Can you go a walk with your children and collect some nice Autumn leaves? Your challenge is to let your imagination run wild and create a fun leaf picture. Some examples are – you can use glue, make leaf rubbings, leaf rainbows, leaf faces or your own ideas. Can you bring your creation in to show your friends?
Halloween raffle
Congratulations to Freddie, the winner of our Hallowe’en raffle. We raised £113 which will be put towards technology resources for our children. Thank you to all our parents for buying tickets!
Our parent workshop was a huge success. Thanks to all who came along to Carrie’s workshop and our Hallowe’en celebration.
Just Jeans Closing Down
Just Jeans, Auchinleck have informed us that they are closing down.
They have Catrine Primary School polo shirts, sweetshirts and cardigans available to buy at half price.
They also have other clothing available for other schools.
Sale starts on Tuesday 5th November, 10am – 4pm. Cash or Card.
Pop along if you can and purchase items for next school year.
A message from Carrie, our Expressive Arts Champion
Hallowe’en home links for the next 2 weeks –
Please click on the link below to find your challenge for Week 1 (which was this week WB 22nd Oct)
Week 1 Halloween scavenger hunt
Week 2 Hallowe’en pumpkin craving (WB 28th Oct)
Can you carve a pumpkin at home with your child and bring into the centre on Wednesday 30th October? We are going to create our own pumpkin patch in our green space. We will have a walk through this area at our Stay and Play or you are welcome to come in at the end of the session for some nice pictures. You can upload pictures onto the learning journal of you working with your child carving it. Can all pumpkins be collected on Friday at the end of the day to take home please?
If you need help sourcing a pumpkin can you let the ECC know by 24th October? Thanks.
