Preschool Newsletter/ Upcoming Events

Welcome Back to Autumn Term 2!

We hope all our Families had a lovely October break.

The children have been excellent and have settled so well in Preschool, the children took part in planned activities such as, All About ME, Small world week, Animal dress up day, trips to the Local Care Home, and our Halloween disco. This has really helped all the children to settle in with us.

Here’s what we have planned for Autumn Term 2…

Week 1- This is ME!
Week 2- Nursery Rhyme Week
Week 3 – The Tiger who came to Tea
Week 4- Squirrels Snowman
Week 5- The Gingerbread Man
Week 6/7- Christmas stories, songs and crafts.

During our Christmas songs event on Wednesday 10th December, there will be an opportunity to buy raffle tickets for our Christmas Hampers, they’ll be a Christmas lucky dip, reindeer food, hot chocolate cones and lots more. We will accept card or cash on the day and any money raised will go towards buying resources for preschool.

Other Events

Brick Building Sessions- Lyndsey is going to start brick building sessions with some of the children this term, every child will get a turn to do this. Brick Building sessions are a great way for the children to play in groups, make friends, and develop their communication and social skills. Lyndsey will provide feedback on the app and provide resources for you to do at home too!

Book Trust Rhyme Challenge- Vicky has signed us up to this fun and exciting challenge, we will be singing a nursery rhyme each term in preschool and we would like our families to be engaged and join in with us. This is to promote learning and development together for the Children, Vicky will provide you with information/ resources for this.

Dates for your Diaries:

Friday 21st Nov- Children in Need (wear YELLOW)
Wednesday 26th November - Parent’s Evenings 3.30-4.30pm
Christmas Songs for our Families – Wednesday 10th December @ 9.30am
Christmas Jumper Day (Save the Children UK)- Thursday 11th December
Friday 19th December- Last day of Term.

Polite Reminders:

Our Lending Library- Please use our “Lending Library” this is stored by the front doors. If you would like to take a book home to read with your child, please do so. Reading and sharing books at home is great for your child’s development.
Home learning- Please ask your child’s keyworker if you would like home learning packs. We have lots of resources to support you such as: Books, Flashcards, Phonics booklets/sheets, Maths sheets, Emotions Activities to develop your child’s learning at home.
No NUTS- We are NO NUT preschool; can you please be vigilant when making your child’s packed lunch.
Art Folders- Your child will be given an Art Folder. Please return them, so we can send home more artwork for next time.
Collections- Please let a member of the team know on the day, if someone else is collecting your child at the end of their session. You can do this at drop off times or call the Preschool Phone.
Labelled Clothing/Items- Please label all children’s clothes/belongings so they don’t get misplaced.

We have lots of information, tips and resources on our website:

https://www.huntingtonunder5s.org/
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Thank you for your support.

Lyndsey, Vicky, Beth and the Preschool Team.