We're back!

Hello Hedgehog Parents,

It has been marvellous to have the Hedgehogs back together again this week. The children have been mainly enjoying spending time together; we even had a couple of warm sunny days to help with this. They enjoyed going up to Forest School to see the new cabin and the (as yet unoccupied) hen run. On Monday the children made some biscuits which we ate in the afternoon to celebrate being back. 

I will be keeping up with the Hedgehog Blog every Friday to let you know what we have been up to in class and any home learning to do over the weekend.

This Weekend's Homework:
Have fun and relax! Why don't you look over the past few Friday blogs and see what you and your child could get up to this weekend? After a few weeks of very hard work for you and your children, it's time to just enjoying being in each other's company. 

Lunches:
The children have been enjoying having lunch in the hall with Squirrel class. Please talk to your child about what they have enjoyed and what they haven't enjoyed at lunch time and what they would like to order next time.

Contact:
From now on please use the office email address to communicate with me or anyone else at school, unless I ask that you should use whaddonteachers@gmail.com (for example if I have set some homework, or have emailed you from that account myself). If you would like to discuss anything, please either email the office and I will make an appointment to call you, or phone the school after 3pm Monday to Thursday.

Have a good weekend!

Miss Nash

Friday 5th March Forest School

Welcome to your final learning-at-home blog. 

You have done a brilliant job, Hedgehogs and Hedgehog parents. I've been blown away by the work you've been doing and the endurance you've shown. We can't wait to see you on Monday!

I won't be able to do a story tomorrow I'm afraid, because I will be in school all day getting the classroom ready. Don't worry, there will be many stories next week.

For today, and the weekend, here are many Forest School ideas from Miss Swain!

From Miss Nash :0)

  

"Hello to you all and welcome to the last Friday of home learning."

I hope you enjoyed the magnificent sunshine last weekend. I really enjoyed walking outdoors without wearing a coat and feeling the warmth of the sunshine on my face. Everywhere looked so shiny and bright too. Fingers crossed that there is more sunshine on the way.

As you all know, this is our last week of home learning before we all return to school. I am very excited and looking forward to seeing you all very much! 

I have one final surprise for you all... You may remember I mentioned the sponsored walk a while ago. You all completed the walk way back in October 2020. I am delighted to show you pictures (see virtual forest school for pictures) of what the money has been used for at Forest School. As soon as we are back at school we will be able to use it. How exciting! 

Virtual Forest School

                           

I am feeling very colourful as you may be able to tell from the coloured text. I think it is the excitement of returning to school although I am feeling a little worried about everything that I need to do and remember as it has been a while since I was last there. I'm sure we can all help each other... 

Thank you to those of you that have already sent in your suggestions. Here is a list of the suggestions so far. If you need help with some ideas, click here

Fancy dancing like a chicken? 

Here is a reminder of forest school activities you can choose to do at home

Shadow drawing

Learn parts of a bird

How to make a paper robin

How to make a paper sparrow

Matching pairs bird game

Crumble pastry maggots

Edible pictures

Make a bug pot

Bark rubbing 

Magic wand

Binoculars

Bird identification sheet

Pinecone weather gauge

How to make a barometer

                               

Finally, as promised... Click here for a chick update (apologies for the angle of the video)

  See you all next week!

   

  

Love from Miss Swain and Daphne

World Book Day!

 Happy World Book Day!

Welcome to World Book Day 2021.

I am very sad not to be celebrating with you this year. However, there are lots of interesting things going on. 

Reverend Dove will be sharing her favourite book with you at 11am.

A good place to go is the BBC website. It has a range of ideas for EYFS, KS1 and KS2 for you to choose from. I couldn't choose from them, because different things suit different children, so I thought you could have look to see if you like the look of them! 

Here are your Whaddon World Book Day activities.

Your two (related) compulsory activities for today:

Here are some other (optional) book-based ideas to help you to have a brilliant day. 

Click here for mini-book instructions.

Click here for Bringing Down the Moon.

Click here for the slides.

Click here for Emily Gravett reading the story.

Click here for the excerpt.

Click here to have it read aloud.

Have a wonderful World Book Day!

From Miss Nash :0)

Wednesday 3rd March

A very warm welcome to Wednesday, Hedgehogs one and all.

Today is your last day of home learning before I see you on Monday, because tomorrow we will be celebrating World Book Day! There will be a special World Book Day blog entry for you. Books are GREAT. 

For today, we have:

Job 1: Bridge

Click on the image to go to the activity slides. 

Click here for the video.

 Job 2: Phonics

Reception Phonics:

Click here for the reading road.

Click here for roll and read

Click here for colour by phoneme

Year One Phonics:

Just one challenge for you today!

Job 3: A Maths Game

Have a good Wednesday Hedgehogs and I'll see you for World Book Day!

From Miss Nash :0) 

Tuesday 2nd March

Hello Hedgehogs and a very happy Tuesday to you.

I hope your Monday went well, and I hope Tuesday is even better!

Today we have:

Job 1: Rolling Animals

Click on the image to go to the slides. 

Click here for video 1
Click here for video 2

Click here for the Reception writing frame
Click here for the Year 1 writing frame

Job 2: Maths

Reception Maths:

Click here for the maths sheet.

Year 1 Maths:

Today there is not a video, instead you are going to apply what you have been learning. Use the slides below and, if possible, take your maths outdoors today. Have fun!

Job 3:
Choose one of the letter families to practice. I don't mind which. I recommend choosing the family that you find the trickiest!

Have a terrific Tuesday Hedgehogs. 

See you tomorrow!

From Miss Nash :0)