Term Topics
The focus for Term 5 is based around the book
Little Turtle and the Sea by Becky Davies and Jennie Poh
Little Turtle loves the ocean with her whole heart. As the years pass, she repeats an incredible journey across the World to the beautiful coral reefs. But one day she finds that plastic has invaded her ocean. Could Turtles journey be over forever?
This is a wonderful book to introduce the theme of the danger of plastic pollution to young children while providing them with a story that is full of heart. The story is perfect for reading aloud as children hear the rhythm and sounds of the ocean as the reader travels with Little Turtle. Becky Davies' writing has a beautiful, lyrical quality to it and Jennie Poh's engaging mixed media illustrations help to show, in turn, the beauty and then the dramatic and unwelcome changes to Little Turtle's beloved ocean.
Listed below are some of the weekly activities and craft the children will be doing in the pre-school based around this book.
Week 1 -Monday 15th April 2024
Activities/craft - Making our very own 'Little sea turtle' using different craft materials to decorate them. Start growing our own sea monkeys.
Items to bring in from home - A shoebox or similar to make an interactive sea scene over the term.
Week 2 - Monday 22nd April 2024
Activities/craft - We will listen to the sound of the sea for our relaxation, along with the sounds of different sea creatures. Draw and colour coral reefs for our sea scene box.
Items to bring in from home - Pictures/models/toys of creatures that live in the ocean.
Week 3 - Monday 29th April 2024
Activities/craft - Colour sea creatures including a turtle to add to our sea scene box.
Items to bring in from home - A clear bottle and any shells that will fit into it for making a sea scape using water.
Week 4 - Tuesday 7th May 2024
Activities/craft - Water play ocean with turtles and plastics. Make our under the sea bottles
Items to bring in from home - Something that sinks and something that floats
Week 5 - Monday 13th May 2024
Activities/craft - Sea creature silhouette painting. Experimenting with things that float and things that sink.
Items to bring in from home - A drum for rhythm and rhyme during our sea shanti songs.
Week 6 - Monday 20th May 2024
Activities/craft - Star fish made from clay
Items to bring in from home - If possible, take your child on a trip to the seaside. Maybe be part of a beach litter pick!
Our last day of term 5 will be Friday 24th May 2024
Term 6 starts - Monday 3rd June 2024
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