This week we will be learning all about winter weather, and exploring it in different ways. The children are really interested in observing and talking about the weather every day at circle time, so we will be developing a new way of recording it, in weather charts. We will be asking the children about the types of weather we have in winter time, and from that each class will create their own weather chart. We will also be discussing the type of clothes we wear in the winter time and doing some art activities with that.

Each week the curriculum in The Children’s House is informed by the interests of the children, as we ask them for their input all the time on the activities we are doing and what they would like to do next, and we record their answers; if they don’t volunteer information verbally, we can gather the subjects they’re interested in through our observations of their play and activities. If you have any ideas or suggestions of subjects that your child might like to explore further, please be sure to let us know as we highly value your input too – and we will be asking you to join us in activities as the year progresses!

The Mittens on my Hands (tune: Wheels on the Bus)

The mittens on my hand keep me warm,
Keep me warm, keep me warm,
The mittens on my hand keep me warm,
All winter long!

The hat on my head keeps me warm…
The scarf around my neck keeps me warm…
The boots on my feet keep me warm…

(Make up additional verses)