Welcome to the Cei Bach class!

 

We are looking forward to a term full of fun, play and learning together. In our class, we place the child at the heart of everything we do, nurturing independence, curiosity and a love of learning through meaningful experiences and play. We value every child as an individual and work closely with families to ensure the best possible experiences for every learner. Our teaching approach is based on play, nature, belonging and developing the Welsh language every day.

 

The Team

Miss Lewis – Class Teacher
Miss Thomas & Miss Osland – Teaching Assistants

 

Theme: Belonging – This Is Me and My World

During the autumn term, we will focus on helping the children feel happy, safe and part of the Little Quay community. We will learn about ourselves, our families, our friends and our interests, while also exploring the changes that take place during autumn and the natural world around us. We will also celebrate seasonal events such as Harvest, Bonfire Night, Children in Need and Christmas.

 

What will the children learn?

The children will:

• Learn about their identity and their families.
• Develop their Welsh language skills through songs, stories and play.
• Explore the seasons and the changes that occur in nature.
• Develop early literacy skills through Tric a Chlic.
• Develop numeracy skills through practical maths activities and songs.
• Learn through play, investigation and problem-solving.
• Develop their independence, confidence and social skills.

 

Key Skills for the Term

Useful Websites and Apps

• Hwb: Home - Hwb

• Tric a Chlic: Tric a Chlic App: Cam 1 - Tric a Chlic

• Cyw: Gwefan Cyw | S4C

• Topmarks: Topmarks - Free Interactive Learning Games, Maths Worksheets & Teaching Resources - Topmarks

• Seesaw (to see photos and your child's learning experiences): Select Sign In Role - Seesaw

 

Useful Information

Forest School: Monday and Thursday. Please ensure that your child brings a coat and any additional warm clothing they may need on colder days to help keep them warm and comfortable while learning and playing outdoors.

Physical Education: Monday. Please remember to wear suitable clothing for the session: a plain white T-shirt, black leggings or joggers, trainers, and the school cardigan or jumper.

Reading Books: Books will be sent home regularly. Sharing a book with your child every day is a wonderful way to develop a love of reading. Please return reading books by Wednesday each week.

 

Recommended Books

We will enjoy reading a range of stories linked to our theme, including:

• Cyfres Smot

• Cyfres Cyw a'i Ffrindiau

• Cyfres Alun yr Arth

• Cyfres Mici'r Mwnci

• Cawl Pwmpen

• Diwrnod Cyntaf Wini

• Leaf Man

Independence

In Cei Bach, we encourage the children to:

• Put on their own coats.
• Open and close zips independently.
• Fill their own water bottles.
• Tidy up and take care of their learning environment.

 

Outdoor Learning

Nature and outdoor exploration are an important part of our curriculum. We regularly use our outdoor learning areas as part of our daily learning experiences.