As part of the induction process, the new reception children have been invited into school for the last 6 weeks of term. This helps them to familiarize themselves with the school and the staff they will be working with, in preparation for when they start school in September.

This morning Fireflies and Grasshoppers were treated to a special assembly all about looking after their teeth. They also met Derek the Dragon who showed them how to clean their teeth properly.

This term our topic is ‘On the Beach.’ Please visit the Fireflies’ information page, (on the school website) to find out what we shall be learning this term.

Many thanks

N Fox

In art, Fireflies have been learning about continuous line drawings. They have applied their newly learnt skills, to replicate the famous sunflowers paintings by Vincent Van Gogh.

The children also experimented with different ways of adding texture to paint. They added salt, flour and oats to the paint to give different textures. The children then applied the different textures of paint to their artwork.

The results were fantastic!

Good morning Fireflies,

Mrs Morris has sent some work for you to complete today. Please see the work set out below. There is separate work for Reception and Year 1’s.

Please send any completed work to fireflies@brownclee.shropshire.sch.uk.

Have a lovely day. I hope the high winds do not cause you too much disruption.

Stay safe,

N.Fox

Reception Children:

Year 1’s:

Links to resources:

au-n-541-whats-the-position-cut-and-paste-activity-sheet

t-e-1628009108-bugs-big-trip-positional-language-read-and-draw-activity_ver_1

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Fireflies have had a fun filled morning learning all about Charles Darwin.

They learnt about Charles Darwin’s early life, and his 5 year journey on HMS Beagle, around the Galápagos Islands. They then became explorers; discovering some of the different species of animals that Charles Darwin collected during his voyage. This is a great starting point for our history work.

We are excited to say that we have organised a Charles Darwin Workshop for Fireflies on Wednesday 2nd February. Please find attached a letter with further information.

Many thanks,

N.Fox

Charles Darwin Workshop

Fireflies have been learning about healthy eating and the importance of a balanced diet.

The children have learnt all about different types of healthy food. They also enjoyed tasting a range of different fruits and vegetables.

As an end of term treat, Class 1 have had an African themed day which has linked in with our topic work about Africa.

The children have enjoyed creating their own African sunset picture, making beaded bracelets and binoculars, African dancing, drumming and going on their own Safari in search of African animals.

The children in Class 1 have thoroughly enjoyed designing, making and evaluating their wheeled vehicles. They have produced some fantastic pieces. We have had a range of multi-coloured cars, tractors, lorries and even a digger!