Hello Reception parents and children,
This message is for those children who are able to return to school on Monday. However, if your child is unable to come back to school just yet, please rest assured we will endeavour to keep in touch and provide some useful home learning tips.
Firstly, I would like to say how much I am looking forward to welcoming your children and am very excited to introduce them to our new classrooms and begin teaching in school again.
As promised, I have posted a video on Tapestry of the new classrooms for the children who are able to return to school. Our priority is to ensure your children are happy, safe and secure.
Our main focus will be becoming familiar with the new learning environment and introducing the children to the concept of our ‘group bubbles’. We will do lots of activities to reconnect our friendships between both ‘group bubbles’. For example, writing each other messages and painting pictures to display on our large rainbow display. We will also aim to do a short video presentation to each other at the end of the week.
There will, of course, be a raised awareness of hygiene and cleanliness. To prepare your child, you may wish to look at this handwashing video together and help your child learn the correct handwashing procedure. We’ll also learn the accompanying song in class.
Rub the palms, one two
Rub the knuckles, one, two
Rub the insides of the fingers
And the back of them too
Rub the thumbs one, two
And the nails one, two
Now it’s time to rinse them
Happy clean hands for you
I am conscious that for some children separating from their parents after such a long time at home may be the first skill to develop. If your child is at all anxious, please take this opportunity to prepare your child as much as possible with positive encouragement. Reassure your child that we have planned lots of fun activities and are very excited to be welcoming them back to school.
Lastly, don’t forget to send in a ‘named’ water bottle, ‘named‘ sun hat and ‘named‘ rain coat. You never know when we may be caught out by a sudden rain shower. Also, depending upon the weather forecast, apply sun cream prior to arriving at school. No need to send in book bags.
Wishing you all a wonderful weekend together.
Nicola Palmer