| In Lower Transition we aim to foster
independent learning, develop key skills and nurture creative expression,
within a supportive learning environment and through cross-curricular
topic work.
The children have a variety of experiences each
week with dance, gym, swimming, music and French classes, as well as
the broad curriculum, that we work towards, to fulfil the academic,
physical, creative and social needs of each individual child. |
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children playing a listening game using headsets |
Current
activities.
Old Toys and New Toys
Over this term we are studying old and new toys and how they
work. During the first half of this term we have looked at the different
aspects of old toys and how they differ from new toys. We looked at
the types of materials they were made from. The children have studied
the design of their own toys and sketched them in detail. They have
discussed where their own toys have come from and the steps the toy
factories may have to take to get them over to England and into our
stores. The children will be going to a Toy Museum to learn about the
history of toys and where they come from. Year 1 is covering the curriculum
from English to Science in a fun and enjoyable way that allows the children
to use their imaginations and develop their skills.
Part of our regular ongoing work is creating three dimensional shapes
using various construction kits including "polydron" Through
this they not only develop their understanding of three dimensional
forms and spatial awareness but they also develop their social skills
by working as part of a group.
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