Wow, we are so lucky to have had some more snow fall overnight and we can’t wait to see what you get up to today! We know you will be wrapping up warm and making the most of the snow. Please share lots of pictures/videos on Evidence Me if you can as we would all love to see what you have been up to. These are lots of ideas for what you might want to do today.

Build a snowman: This week we have been learning to count accurately using our counting fingers to line up objects, point or move to count one thing at a time. Can you count how many buttons your snowman has? How many buttons would your snowman have if you added one more? How many buttons would your snowman have if you had one less? Is your snowman shorter than you? Is your snowman taller than you?

Back to Earth with a Bump: We have been reading a story called ‘Back to Earth With a Bump’ this week and the little boy Hal in the story has an adventure, off to search for the sun in Space. Maybe you could get creative today and make your own rocket out of old recycling? What adventure could you have? Take a teddy on an adventure with you today and tell us all about it.

Can you practise writing your name in the snow today?

Understanding the World: Lots of animals will find it tricky to find food today in the snow. Can you help to feed them? Maybe you could feed the birds?

Physical Development: Yesterday, we noticed that lots of you needed help with your gloves and zipping up your coats. Today is the perfect day to practise. If you get good at it, maybe you could set a timer and see how fast you can get yourself ready for the snow!

You might want to have a snowball throwing competition. You have been working hard on your underarm throwing in PE. How far can you throw a snowball? Can you beat your last throw? Can you catch a snowball?

Can you make a snow angel?

If you are wanting to get active inside instead, these are some fun snow themed movement breaks.

Winter run! 🏃‍♂️❄️ Winter Chase ❄️ Winter Brain Break ❄️ Just dance ❄️ Winter Games for Kids

Snow Action Song for Kids | Winter Brain Break | Preschool Learning Song| Sing Play Create

Letter formation: Use the videos to remind yourselves of the rhymes and practise writing your letters. You could air write, write it on paper or even write it in the snow! You could use a stick so you don’t get chilly fingers! This is the link to the videos: ‘a’ letter formation

Phonics: Here are some Fred Games to play to practise your blending. https://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/SnvL4bgt/5yVhiwhf

https://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/ObH5nXVH/gO1mXAaq

https://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/u4uUsphe/2RiKbvQf

https://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/BI1rcbBR/1rUXfTcP

Story Time: After a chilly day playing in the snow, why don’t you snuggle up under a blanket a share a story with someone at home? Cosiest part of the day with a warm drink and a lovely story with cuddles. We would love to see and share your photos of this on Evidence Me.

Here is a link to watch Stickman try and make it home in the snow. Stick Man – BBC iPlayer

Have a wonderful day.

Thanks,

The Reception Team