Autumn Term Class Report to Governors – Emeralds

Emeralds have had a very busy start to the new year. We haven’t just been busy with our

English and Maths learning but we have worked hard to develop our understanding of

plants in Science and explored the forest in our Forest School sessions.

Our School

We started by learning about our school and the local area surrounding it, we discussed

north, east, south and west. The children each thought of what they saw on their journeys.

The children created things that they saw on their journeys to school out of playdough that we

made during a Thrive session.

Mathematics

In maths the children have working on their number formation and ordering numbers. The

practical activities are always a hit with the Emeralds!

English

The children have enjoyed our English topic All About Me. We have also worked hard on our

phonics this term in both Emeralds 1 and 2.

The children were engaged measuring and sorting a variety of objects from around the

classroom. They also have been working hard using different resources when writing their

numbers.

Forest School

This term the children have been on an outdoor observational walk to identify the signs of

autumn. We also went on a bug hunt, we worked in pairs to record what insects and

minibeasts we found on tick sheets when back in class.

The children in Emeralds really their time in the forest and

exploring the school grounds.

THRIVE

The children in Emeralds have thoroughly enjoyed Thrive this term, it is by far one of their

favourite activities. They have made bracelets, baked and decorated cakes, made masks and

played games focussed on sharing.

The children have enjoyed interventions such as Peer Massage, Build to Express

and Sensory Play.