Term Topics
The focus for Term 2 is based around the book
'Stick Man' by Julia Donaldson and Alex Scheffler
Stick man lives in the family tree with his Stick Lady Love and their Stick children three, and he's heading on an epic adventure across the seasons. Will he get back to his family in time for Christmas?
This is a lovely story told through rhyme, a gentle rhythm, well-chosen words and wonderful illustrations.
We will be learning about the relationship of family and how they are important to us. Seasons play a huge visual part of this book along with nature and travel. We will be exploring these along with rhyme and rhythm, all important for progression to letters and sounds leading on to reading.
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 2nd November 2026
Activities/craft - Creating our very own stick man for our display board
What to bring in from home - A stick and a photo of your family
Week 2 - Monday 9th November 2026 (Mon 9th Photographer in pre-school, Armitice day Weds 11th November)
Activities/craft - Making a stick man snack
Items to talk about and bring in from home - A cuddly animal featured in the story for our role play area
Week 3 - Monday 16th November 2026
Activities/craft - Making shell prints in clay
Items to talk about and bring in from home - Shells or other interesting items found at the beach
Week 4 - Monday 23rd November 2026
Activities/craft - Leaf printing and collage work for our display
Items to talk about and bring in from home - Autumn coloured leaves, conkers, acorns or other autumn treasures. Please also write down one way to use a stick.
Week 5 - Monday 30th November 2026
Activities/craft - Ice-cube painting and snowflake making
Items to talk about and bring in from home - A favourite carol, winter song or rhyme to share
Week 6 - Monday 7th December 2026 (A visit to Teston Church at 09.00am on Wednesday 9th December)
Activities/craft - Making stick man Christmas cards
Items to talk about and bring in from home - A Christmas decoration for our tree
Week 7 - Monday 14th December 2026 (Christmas concerts: 15th and 16th December, Christmas jumper week)
Activities/craft - Wrap and label pretend presents for a friend or family member to place under our tree
Items to talk about and bring in from home - Small boxes, leftover wrappinig paper, labels or other suitable wrapping materials
Our last day of term 2 will be Friday 18th December
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