Term 1, Week 5
Another week has gone in the blink of an eye! The children have really embraced mark making this week and we have been really impressed with how much their drawing and pencil control has developed already. We read a book called ‘Squiggles on the Loose’ at the start of the week. Shortly after, we discovered […]
Term 1, Week 4
We have had another great week in Kites. Our focus has been mark making and so we have been bark rubbing, drawing round each other and adding features, creating simple cartoon characters, drawing in shaving foam, corn flour & water and sand and have also been chalking all over the Kites garden! This theme will […]
Term 1 Week 3
Dear Parents, Thank you to all of you who attended the Curriculum Sharing Evening on Monday. We hope it was helpful and gave you a good insight into the year ahead. As we explained, once the children are being introduced to more sounds and numbers, we aim to offer some online Phonics and Maths ‘helping […]
Curriculum Sharing presentation
Thank you to everybody that joined us for Curriculum Sharing on Monday evening. Here is the presentation that we shared if you were unable to make it. Please let us know if you have any further questions. The Kites team Apologies – here is the downloadable version Curriculum Sharing Kites 2026-2027
First week complete!
Dear Kites parents, We are so proud of the children for settling in so well this week. It is always tricky starting something new and being in a new environment, but we are pleased to see them all so happy and comfortable in their class. Another achievement has been embracing lunchtimes. There was a bit […]
Challenge #10
Dear Kites Parents, The final challenge of the holidays. Build those muscles!! Rather than lots of handwriting (or weightlifting), can you help your child to build hand strength through:-Playdough-Lego-Threading beads-Cutting-Drawing-Colouring-Building models-Using tweezers to pick up objects There are some more ideas here: Fine motor skills activities All of these ideas help with fine motor development, […]
Challenge #9
Dear Kites Parents, Today’s challenge is ‘Snack Café ☕’. Could you help your child to prepare their own snack? Keep it simple:Could they spread butter and jam on some bread? Could they peel a banana or pour water? Could they cut soft fruit with a child-safe knife? There are some lovely ideas here too! Perhaps […]
Challenge #8
Dear Kites Parents, Today’s challenge is being INDEPENDENT. Over the next few days, can you give your child some “secret missions”? Try to spread them out so they don’t feel overwhelmed. Could they be rewarded in some way? Secret Mission…#1 Put dirty clothes in the basket.#2 Put shoes away.#3 Set the table.#4 Tidy toys.#5 Put […]
Challenge #7
Dear Kites Parents, Today we are challenging your child to follow some instructions! Play “Simon Says” or give your child two or three instructions:“Get your teddy, put him on the chair and then find your shoes.”Can they remember and follow all the instructions? Good luck! The Kites Team
Challenge #6
Dear Kites Parents, Today’s challenge is: can your child be a toilet superhero 🚽 ? Try to support your child going to the toilet independently:Can they:-Pull clothes up/down? -Wipe properly? -Flush? -Wash and dry hands? Potty Training can be tricky and it often feels like a sudden rush to get them on to the toilet […]
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