Travel and Holidays

Travel and Holidays

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Travel & Holidays

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LETTER

Hh – Hot

“Cos’ we are flying in an airplane, looking out the window, watching the clouds go by. Flying in an airplane, looking out the window, up so very high!”  

This week we learned all about the places you can go for a holiday, and how we get there. We spoke about bush holidays, beach holidays and overseas holidays, what we can see when we go to these places and the different ways we can get there. There are local places you can go that are nice and close like Haarties, Sun City, the Kruger or the Vaal, these are place that we drive to. Then there are places that are a little bit further away but can still be reached by car (or airplane) like Durban and Cape Town, and then there are the places that you have to take an airplane to, these places are very far and are mostly in other countries like Disney World, Paris and so many more.   

We asked all of the Bugs if they knew which type of car their Mommy’s and Daddy’s drove and were very impressed to hear that most of them not only new if it was “a big car or small car” but also what make and model they are! We asked them who usually drove the car when they went on holiday and most of them answered “Daddy.” We then spoke about airplanes and if any of our Bugs have ever been on an airplane before. Most of them answered yes, but of course we weren’t 100% sure. We spoke about the man or lady who flies the airplane and learned that they are called the Pilot and the people who help us find our seats, bring us food and keep us safe are called flight attendants.   

We also discussed what items we take on holiday. A suitcase filled with clothes, our toothbrush and toothpaste and of course, a camera to take lots of awesome pictures to show everyone.   

Which brings us to our art this week. Our Bugs coloured in cameras and then went on a nature walk to “take photos” of everything they could see. We then “printed” these photos by asking them what type of holiday is their favourite and used magazines to find pictures of those types of holidays and cut them out to stick under their camera. The Bugs had so much fun doing this activity and it was also an amazing fine motor skill builder for them.   

Thank you to everyone who sent items for show and tell, we loved seeing all of the exciting things your Bugs brought to share.   

We hope you all have a lovely, relaxed weekend and we look forward to seeing all of our Bugs at school next week.    

 

Please remember to send your Christmas boxes! 

Next Week’s Theme: Christmas 

 

 

Have a wonderful weekend!

    

 Dates to Diarise:

27 Nov: Carols By Candlelight

3 Dec: Magic Show (during school)

4 Dec: Christmas Party (during school0

5 Dec: Break Up Day

 

 

 

 

Lots of love

Teacher Gemma and the Busy Bugs Assistants 

Our Bugs!

Travel and Holidays

Travel and Holidays

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Travel & Holidays

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Hh – Hot

IB Principle: Risk Takers – We explained to the Squad that being a risk taker is like being a brave adventurer! It means trying new things, even if they might not work out. When you take risks, you learn and grow, and sometimes you discover amazing things about yourself and the world around you. Imagine if you never tried riding a bike or swimming because you were afraid of falling or getting wet? You would miss out on so much fun! Taking risks helps you build confidence, make new friends, and find new passions. It’s okay to make mistakes – that’s how we learn! So, don’t be afraid to take a chance, try something new, and see where it takes you. You might just discover something amazing! 

Writing and Phonics: This week, the Squad completed their last handwriting and worksheets for the year. They focused on the ‘ub’ and ‘ut’ word families. The Squad demonstrated their understanding by matching the words to corresponding pictures, making use of their ‘sounds buttons’ and then writing sentences in their workbooks applying the “cat” method. It’s impressive to see how their handwriting skills have improved, with noticeable advancements in letter formation and finger spacing. They’re also showing a great understanding of word structure such as placing them in the correct part of the “cats”. Keep up the excellent work, squad! 

Mathematics: This week we practiced counting in multiples of 2, 5, and 10, as well as counting backwards from 30-0. Squad also completed a worksheet where they had completed a data handling worksheet by counting the amount of shapes and colouring in the correct amount of blocks. 

Creative Art: The Squad put their creative minds to work this week and have been working hard on some lovely Christmas art to take home.  

 

 

Have a wonderful weekend!

    

 Dates to Diarise:

27 Nov: Carols By Candlelight

3 Dec: Magic Show (during school)

4 Dec: Christmas Party (during school0

5 Dec: Break Up Day

 

 

 

 

Lots of love

Teacher Carla, Teacher Hayley and the Smart Squad Assistants 

Our Squad!

Travel and Holidays

Travel and Holidays

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Travel & Holidays

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LETTER

Hh – Hot

This week was full of adventure and learning about holidays and traveling. 

We had some fun discussions and role-play activities about traveling. The Happy Hoppers used their imagination to go in a Holiday with an aeroplane. We re-enacted how to book our tickets, pack our bags, drive to the airport, and check in with our tickets. Lastly, we had a fun fly around with our arms stretched out wide! It truly was so much fun watching the children emerge themselves into the activity. 

The Hoppers enjoyed some gross motor activities by throwing and catching a ball. Its impressive how well they have advanced during the year. You are all superstars! 

We have started our 12 days before Christmas. The kids did a wonderful job painting our Christmas tree and creating all their Christmas art. Thank you to all the Hoppers who have donated, keep up the good work. 

All the teachers in the Happy Hopper class wishes you a wonderful weekend, let us give the last stretch our all! 

Next week’s theme: Christmas 

 

 

Have a wonderful weekend!

    

 Dates to Diarise:

27 Nov: Carols By Candlelight

3 Dec: Magic Show (during school)

4 Dec: Christmas Party (during school0

5 Dec: Break Up Day

 

 

 

 

Lots of love

Teacher C, Teacher Yolandie and the Happy Hoppers Assistants 

Our Hoppers!

Travel and Holidays

Travel and Holidays

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Travel & Holidays

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LETTER

Hh – Hot

Dear Parents, 

First and foremost, I want to congratulate each and every one for an amazing Market Day! We raised R5 632 WOW!!! This is amazing!  We are going to have a blast at our outing in celebration of this successful market day. 

As we approach the holidays it was very interesting to hear where all the Crew would like to go. There was Scotland, Cape Town, the Bird and Monkey Park, Durban, Kenya, South America, the Kruger, and a few kids want to go to Sun City. I think the Crew are more than ready for their December holidays. 

This week The Crew renewed their passports. Each one got a special passport and the opportunity to stamp them with all sorts of different pictures. They came out so cute! We even decided as a class to use our passports for our outing on Friday. 

Learning the alphabet is still one of our top priorities. This week we practiced writing our letters and we are continuing to sing our Jolly Phonics whenever we get the chance. The Crew really shine when doing these activities.  

We have been working on our Christmas art this week and The Crew are beyond excited to share these special pieces with their parents. I love hearing the stories that come up during these activities of the different traditions each family has over Christmas time. It seems that Elf on the Shelf is the most awaited visitor! 

Teacher Lexi made some banana and apple planes with The Crew this week for cooking. They practiced peeling their banana and spreading the jam with their own knife. I was very pleased to see how far their skills have progressed throughout the year. 

Next week’s theme is Christmas, and I am just as excited as The Crew to get into Christmas spirit! Let’s make these last few days extra special and extra magical! 

 

Next week’s theme: Christmas 

 

 

Have a wonderful weekend!

    

 Dates to Diarise:

27 Nov: Carols By Candlelight

3 Dec: Magic Show (during school)

4 Dec: Christmas Party (during school0

5 Dec: Break Up Day

 

 

 

 

Lots of love

Teacher Tegan, Teacher Lexi and the Curious Crew Assistants 

Our Crew!

Travel and Holidays

Travel and Holidays

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Travel & Holidays

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LETTER

Hh – Hot

Weekly Update: Travel Adventures with the Playful Pups 

This week, we embarked on an exciting travel-themed journey, exploring different holiday destinations and dreaming about where we’d like to travel one day. We discussed the various ways we can get there—by car, train, or airplane—and shared stories of places we’d love to visit. 

Creative Arts 

For art, the Pups had the opportunity to express their travel preferences by painting the outline of their chosen mode of transport—a train or an airplane. They added their own imaginative touches to the artwork and then had fun mimicking the sounds and movements of the vehicles. Their enthusiasm was contagious as they chugged like trains and soared like airplanes! 

Water Play  

Midweek, we had a refreshing water play session where the Pups helped Teacher Monette clean all the classroom blocks using soap, water, and cloths. It was a delightful activity that combined teamwork with sensory play, and the Pups had as much fun as Teacher Monette did—lots of giggles all around! 

Guessing Game: Animals Edition 

We also enjoyed a lively guessing game. The Pups took turns pulling animals out of a box, identifying their colors, and making their corresponding sounds. Their ability to recall and imitate the animals was fantastic, and their enthusiasm made it a highlight of the week! 

Yoga Yayness 

Our yoga sessions focused on listening skills as we explored the sounds of 20 different animals. Each sound was matched with a corresponding pose, and while some sounds were a bit tricky, our little yogis rose to the challenge. Here’s a list of the poses we practiced: 
🐵🐶🐱🦁🐯🐴🫏🐮🐷🐑🐪🐘🐁🐻🦃🐔🦅🦆🦉🐸🐬. 

The Pups impressed me with their focus and effort—well done, little yogis! 

Little Kickers Fun 

This week in Little Kickers, we worked on hitting and catching skills using pool noodles and colorful balls. The Pups thoroughly enjoyed the activity, showing off their coordination and cheering each other on. It was a wonderful way to strengthen gross motor skills while having a blast! 

Reminder 

Please remember to bring your decorated Christmas boxes by next Wednesday. We can’t wait to see everyone’s creative designs! 

I hope you all have a restful and enjoyable weekend. Thank you for making this week so much fun! 🌟 

 

 

 

Have a wonderful weekend!

    

 Dates to Diarise:

27 Nov: Carols By Candlelight

3 Dec: Magic Show (during school)

4 Dec: Christmas Party (during school0

5 Dec: Break Up Day

 

 

 

 

Lots of love

Teacher Monette and the Playful Pups Assistants 

Our Pups!

Shops and Shopping

Shops and Shopping

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Shops & Shopping

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White

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Oval/Triangular Prism

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LETTER

Qq – Queue

What do you buy when you go to the shops?  Milk, sweeties, honey, chippies, clothes, toys and much, much more! These were just a few of the answers we got from our Bugs when we asked them that question, they were very happy to share their entire shopping lists with us and which shops Mommy and Daddy like to shop at.  

We spoke about different types of shops and what items you can buy in each of them. Grocery shops sell food and everything we need for the house. Clothes shops sell clothes for the whole family. Furniture shops sell beds, couches, and tables for the house and so many more.  

We showed the Bugs the different logos from our more common shops in Benoni, and we are proud to say that they knew what every shop was!  

For this week’s art, our Bugs made their own Eco wallets and purses, so that they could put their pretend money in, which they used for our EcoShopping activity to buy all their items with. We also colored in play-play money. 

Thank you to all of our Busy Bugs parents for supporting this activity by bringing items for our Ecokids shop. Our Bugs had so much fun doing their shopping and whatever they could get their hands on, they put in their trolleys and baskets.  

We hope they enjoy all their little goodies.  

Have a wonderful weekend.    

Next Week’s Theme: Travel and Holidays 

 

 

Have a wonderful weekend!

    

 Dates to Diarise:

18 Nov: HH Outing

20 Nov: SS Graduation (tbc)

22 Nov: CC & SS Outing

27 Nov: Carols By Candlelight

3 Dec: Magic Show (during school)

4 Dec: Christmas Party (during school0

5 Dec: Break Up Day

 

 

 

 

Lots of love

Teacher Gemma and the Busy Bugs Assistants 

Our Bugs!