Maps and Charts

Last week we started looking at different maps: we pieced together a large world map and found some familiar countries and continents on it, started making globes, painted UK flags (that's where Peppa Pig is from!) and did a cut and glue activity to put furniture in different rooms of a house.

We have also been listening to music from different countries. The German band Rammstein is a particular favourite:

On Friday we had our first home visits! Andy and I went to Yoshino, Yuna and Emika's houses. While we were there we made maps and took pictures in different rooms.

A new addition to the classroom this term are our sticker charts; the kids are earning them by being balanced with their language use when speaking with their friends. We will be sending them home for you to see at the end of each month and I encourage you to discuss them with your child and reward them for any growth and improvement.

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