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Frogs and Ponds, Rivers and Dams

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THEME

Frogs & Ponds, Rivers & Dams

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COLOUR

Light Blue/Turquoise

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SHAPE

Oval/Tear Drop

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NUMBER

14 & Recap

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LETTER

Mm – Mud

IB Principle: Open-Minded – We explained to the Squad that being open-minded means being willing to listen to and consider other people’s ideas and thoughts, even if they’re different from yours.

Imagine you have a friend who loves playing with blocks, but you love playing with dolls. Being open-minded means you can say, “That’s cool! You like blocks, and I like dolls. Let’s play together and find a way to make it fun for both of us!”

Writing and Phonics: This week the Squad focused on beginning sounds and then wrote sentences in their workbooks using the cat method. We are so pleased with how well they are progressing with their handwriting, focusing on finger spacing and placing the letters in the correct part of the “cat”. They also decoded words using sound buttons in their Time2Read books. Great work Squad!

Mathematics: This week for maths the squad tackled a worksheet on addition sums up to 20 in their workbooks. We also practiced counting to 30 and backwards, ordinal numbers from 1st-10th as well as in 2’s, 5’s and 10’s.

Creative Art: For art this week the kiddies created their own frogs using coloured paper and toilet rolls. They painted the toilet roll, stuck on the eyes, legs and tongue. We also worked on a beautiful Art Expo piece that we can’t wait to showcase on the night of Art Expo.

Music: We are currently practicing graduation songs, and the Kiddies are singing with all their heart. It is a bittersweet time of the year filled with excitement!

Wishing you all a lovely weekend.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Dates to Diarise:

3 October: Haircut Day

17, 18, 19, 20 October: Mid Term Break

24 October: Art Expo

Lots of love

Teacher Hayley, Teacher Alexia and the Smart Squad Assistants

Our Squad!

Frogs and Ponds, Rivers and Dams

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THEME

Frogs & Ponds, Rivers & Dams

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COLOUR

Light Blue/Turquoise

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SHAPE

Oval/Tear Drop

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NUMBER

14 & Recap

j

LETTER

Mm – Mud

What a wonderful week of frogs, ponds, rivers and dams. This theme is always such a favourite, and the Crew really threw themselves into all the activities with excitement and curiosity.

It had been a little while since our last painting activity, so this was the perfect week to bring out the brushes. For art we created lily pads, starting with a painted water background using sponges, then using oil pastels to colour the lily pad and finishing with cut-out petals for our very own lotus flowers. The results were beautiful and it was fantastic to see the Crew completing the task with such confidence.

We worked on tracing numbers one to ten before writing them independently, and I am so proud of the progress each child is making. We also completed a number fourteen worksheet, counting popsicles and colouring them in, as well as an oval worksheet where we decorated eggs.

Our ring times were filled with discovery. We compared lakes and ponds to seas and oceans, explored the life cycle of frogs, and enjoyed a fun Blippi video that took us deep into the Amazon to see frogs in action.

FunFit Sport with Coach Trevor had the Crew practicing their ball throwing skills. They aimed for holes of different sizes and it was clear to see just how much they’ve improved since the start of the year.

Music was an energetic highlight of the week. We learned about volume, pitch and tempo, and experimented with shakers to play loud and soft, fast and slow. We then played along to music with the shakers and finished off with some lively dancing.

Mind Ninjas with Teacher Avril gave us a beautiful new lesson: our feelings are like fish swimming in a pond. Sometimes they are happy fish, sometimes sad fish, sometimes even angry fish. But we are not the fish, we are the whole pond. This means we can watch our feelings without being swept away by them. The Crew loved learning their new superpower: Be the Pond!

Friday’s yoga started with morning stretches before learning the song “Five Little Speckled Frogs.” The poses we practiced included frog, mountain, table, snake, downward dog and tree. We ended with balloon, five-star, candle and bunny breath before finishing with a quiet, peaceful moment.

The absolute highlight of the week was our outing to Anita’s uncle’s house, where the children were amazed by a huge pond filled with big koi fish. Their excitement was contagious, and the fun continued on the big merry-go-round. What a blast it was for everyone.

Another fantastic week with our Curious Crew. We are so proud of their progress and their enthusiasm for learning.

With love from the Curious Crew teachers.

Next week’s theme: Fantasy

Have a wonderful weekend!

Dates to Diarise:

3 October: Haircut Day

17, 18, 19, 20 October: Mid Term Break

24 October: Art Expo

Lots of love

Teacher Tegan, Teacher Avril and the Curious Crew Assistants

Our Crew!

Frogs and Ponds, Rivers and Dam

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THEME

Frogs & Ponds, Rivers & Dams

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COLOUR

Light Blue/Turquoise

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SHAPE

Oval/Tear Drop

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NUMBER

5 & Recap

j

LETTER

Mm – Mud

What busy week learning all about frogs and ponds.

 The Happy Hoppers enjoyed listening to sounds of ponds at night and trying to identify the creatures. They even learned that the African bullfrog is an endangered species. How lucky are we to go to school right next to one of South Africa’s bullfrog conservation wetlands? Our “big word” this week was Amphibian, and our Hoppers are doing quite well with this word. We also went through the life cycle of the frog! What an amazing transformation these creatures go through. 

Have you ever seen a pond? A pond is a small body of water where many animals live. One of the most exciting animals you can find there is the frog!

Frogs are amazing creatures. They start their life as tiny eggs in the water. Then, they hatch into little wiggly tadpoles. Tadpoles don’t look like frogs yet—they have tails and swim like fish. As they grow, they slowly change: they grow legs, their tails get shorter, and finally, they become hopping frogs!

Frogs love ponds because they need water to keep their skin wet and cool. They sit on lily pads, leap into the water, and croak with their loud “ribbit” sounds. If you listen closely near a pond, you might hear a frog singing to its friends.

Ponds are also home to many other creatures, like dragonflies, ducks, fish, and turtles. Frogs help keep the pond clean by eating bugs, which makes them very important helpers.

Next time you see a pond, look carefully—you might spot a frog jumping or a tadpole swimming. Frogs remind us how wonderful nature is, and how tiny animals can grow and change in amazing ways!

We concentrated on our Hoppers cutting skills this week as well as placement of drawings. It’s amazing how much they have grown since the beginning of the year. Well done Hoppers. We have started assessments this week, and we are so excited to see all the progress they have made.

For art we made a paper plate frog which looks very cool but we will keep it to show off at our art show. 

The Happy Hoppers had a wonderful time visiting the pond next door to our school. We saw the pond and some fish and even a beautiful doh that climbs into the pond. We went on the merry go round and had so much fun.

Yoga Day  

 Happy Hoppers Yoga!!

Starting our session with our morning stretches and warm-ups

🐸our song for the week was “5 little speckled frogs.” We practiced the following poses:

Frog, mountain, table, snake, downward dog, and tree poses

🐸⛰🐍🐶🌳

We finished off with the following breathwork:

Balloon 🎈, 5 star 🌟, candle 🕯and bunny 🐰 breath.

And finally, quiet time

Have a lovely weekend with your little ones. I’m sure they are going to love our theme: Fantasy, next week.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Dates to Diarise:

3 October: Haircut Day

17, 18, 19, 20 October: Mid Term Break

24 October: Art Expo

Lots of love

Teacher Cee and the Happy Hoppers Assistants

Our Hoppers!

Frogs and Ponds, Rivers and Dams

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THEME

Frogs & Ponds, Rivers & Dams

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COLOUR

Light Blue/Turquoise

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SHAPE

Oval/Tear Drop

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NUMBER

5 & Recap

j

LETTER

Mm – Mud

This week, our Busy Bugs hopped into the wonderful world of frogs and ponds The children were very curious and excited to learn more about these little creatures. During our theme discussions, we explored so many interesting facts together. We spoke about what frogs like to eat (such as insects and bugs), where they live (near ponds, dams, and other wet places), and how they look and feel. The Bugs loved describing their colours and textures—some thought frogs looked smooth and slippery, while others said they must feel bumpy. We also had a lot of fun pretending to make the different sounds that frogs make, which had everyone giggling and joining in.

🎨 Art Time

We began our week with a special art project that is being kept safely for our upcoming Art Expo. The children put so much effort and creativity into their work, and the results are absolutely precious! Parents, please don’t worry—after the expo, every single art piece will be coming home. The only reason we are holding onto them for now is because they are all just too cute and meaningful not to showcase together. The Busy Bugs are so proud of what they’ve created, and we can’t wait for you to see them!

⚽ FunFit Sports

For sports this week, the Bugs worked on their gross motor skills with a fun and colourful activity. They had to throw the correct coloured ball into the matching coloured hole. This was a great way to practice hand-eye coordination while also strengthening their ability to recognize and sort colours. It was amazing to watch how quickly they picked it up and how confidently they completed the task. We are very proud of how well they listened and followed instructions—it was a big “well done” moment for our Bugs!

🧘 Busy Bugs Yoga 🐞

Yoga this week was full of energy and calm all at once! We started our sessions with gentle morning stretches and warm-ups to get our bodies moving and ready for the day. Our theme song of the week was “Five Little Speckled Frogs” 🐸, which tied in beautifully with our poses. The Bugs practiced frog, mountain, table, snake, downward dog, and tree poses. They had so much fun hopping like frogs and stretching tall like trees! After the movement part, we focused on breathing exercises—balloon 🎈, five-star 🌟, candle 🕯, and bunny 🐰 breaths. These breathing techniques help the children learn to calm their bodies and minds, and we ended each session with a peaceful moment of quiet time.

🐟 Pond Visit Adventure

One of the absolute highlights of the week was our visit to the pond. The Bugs were overjoyed to see real-life pond creatures up close! They spotted fish swimming around and even noticed tiny tadpoles wriggling in the water. Their little faces lit up with excitement, and it was so special to see their sense of wonder come alive. The children loved asking questions and pointing out what they could see. It was truly a magical moment and such a perfect way to bring our frog and pond theme to life.

🌸 A Lovely Week Together

This week was a beautiful balance of learning, exploring, creating, and moving. The Busy Bugs showed so much excitement and joy in every activity, and it made the classroom feel alive with curiosity and fun. We are so proud of how much they are growing and learning every single day, and we look forward to another exciting week ahead!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Dates to Diarise:

3 October: Haircut Day

17, 18, 19, 20 October: Mid Term Break

24 October: Art Expo

Lots of love

Teacher Monette and the Busy Bugs Assistants

Our Bugs!

Frogs and Ponds, Rivers and Dams

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THEME

Frogs & Ponds, Rivers & Dams

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COLOUR

Light Blue/Turquoise

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SHAPE

Oval/Tear Drop

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NUMBER

5 & Recap

j

LETTER

Mm – Mud

This week our Playful Pups hopped, splashed, and wriggled their way into the wonderful watery world of Frogs, Ponds, Rivers, and Dams. If you heard a few extra ribbits at home, don’t worry – it was probably just the echo of our classroom chorus.

Monday saw us back in the swing of Yoga, where our little yogis began the session with stretches and warm-ups to shake out the weekend wiggles. Inspired by our song of the week, “5 Little Speckled Frogs,” the children eagerly practiced their poses: Frog (of course!), Mountain Table, Snake, Downward Dog, and Tree. Let’s just say the room was equal parts mini gym, pond-side scene, and comedy show. We ended off with calming breathwork and quiet time – perhaps dreaming of lily pads and croaky frog friends.

During morning Ring Time this week, the children learned all about frogs – their watery habitats, their clever long sticky tongues, and their fascinating life cycle from wiggly tadpoles to bouncy frogs. The Pups were wide-eyed as we looked through pictures of frogs in all their colours – from bright green and yellow to some rather exotic shades. Each Ring Time ended, naturally, with our enthusiastic rendition of “5 Little Speckled Frogs” (which by now may be stuck in a few parents’ heads too – apologies!).

The highlight of our week was our very special visit to Uncle George’s Pond. The children were captivated watching the Koi fish swirl and splash as they were being fed. The show, however, was nearly stolen by Uncle George’s playful Boxer dog, who decided that frolicking in the water with the fish was far too good an opportunity to pass up! While we sadly didn’t spot any frogs or tadpoles, the Pups were far from disappointed.

Adding to the excitement, those brave enough climbed aboard the merry-go-round in the garden – squeals of delight rang out as it spun round and round, while the more cautious Pups clapped and cheered their friends on. After all the excitement, we took a slow walk back to school through the “secret gate” (which, of course, made us feel like real explorers!) and arrived back in time for a well-earned lunch.

It’s safe to say our week was filled with frog facts, fun adventures, a little bit of magic, and a whole lot of laughter.

Thank you, parents, for sharing in these moments with us. We love seeing your children’s curiosity and excitement shine through each week. Wishing you all a happy, restful weekend – and perhaps a few frog songs along the way!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Dates to Diarise:

3 October: Haircut Day

17, 18, 19, 20 October: Mid Term Break

24 October: Art Expo

Lots of love

Teacher Sharon and the Playful Pups Assistants

Our Pups!

Insects and Bees; Frogs and Ponds, Rivers and Dams

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THEME

Insects & Bees; Frogs & Ponds, Rivers & Dams

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COLOUR

Yellow; Light Blue/Turquoise

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SHAPE

Hexagon; Oval/Tear Drop

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NUMBER

4; 5

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LETTER

Ii; Mm

“Once I saw a caterpillar climb up in the tree… He wrinkled long, he wrinkled short, he wrinkled right to me! I put him in a little box… “don’t go away” I said… but when I looked again it was a butterfly instead!” 

We have a had buzzing good time learning about insects and bees this week! Our Busy Bugs (a very appropriate name if you ask us…) have absolutely loved seeing and hearing about all the different types of bugs we find in our garden! And we were so proud to see how many of them know so many cool facts about bugs!  

Just a few of the bugs we discussed were; grasshoppers and how high they can jump, spiders (which technically aren’t considered to be Insects, but in our opinion, still count) with their 8 legs and webs, lady bugs with their red shells and black spots, butterflies who go from an egg to a caterpillar to a chrysalis to a beautiful butterfly that flies around, bees who make honey and have a very sharp stinger, worms that live underground, ants that are super strong and love sweet stuff, dragonflies that hover over water, praying mantis that can actually box and look like they are praying and even mosquitoes that suck our blood and leave behind itchy bites!  

We sang lots of songs about all of these bugs and watched a video showing us how they move around, what they eat and where they live. 

For art this week, we made; 

The most adorable little Bees. These will be on display at Art Expo!

We snuck in some other Art Expo pieces that are looking amazing!

Thank you to everyone who brought show and tell this week!  

Reminder: Don’t forget to book your Art Expo tickets! It really is an incredible night that you don’t want to miss! 

We hope you all have a lovely weekend and we will see all next week for another exciting theme! 

Next Week’s Theme: Frogs and Ponds 

Next Week’s Show and Tell: Everyone to please bring something theme related! 

Ribbit, ribbit!

Croak, croak!

Hop, hop, hop!

We had a hopping good time this week learning all about frogs, their lifecycle, what colours they can be, what they eat and where they live… which brings us to ponds. We learned about all the different animals that live in or around ponds and the type of plants/flowers that grow there.

We spoke about the life cycle of a frog, how and where they lay their eggs, which then hatch into teeny tiny little tadpoles. These tadpoles eat lots of food a quickly grow from a tadpole into a froglet (which is the “teenage” stage of the frog, before it loses its tail), and then eventually grows into a frog. We spoke about how some frogs can be poisonous, and you can usually tell which frogs are poisonous because they are very brightly coloured. We spoke about how a frog uses its tongue to catch insects flying past and about how important they are to a wetland and/or pond ecosystem.

We sang lots of different songs about frogs and spent many days hopping our way around the classroom and playground. It was so much fun!

The highlight of the week was Friday, when we got to take a walk across the plot into Uncle Georges house and visit his amazing pond. We got to see first-hand all of the plants we were learning about in class, the giant Koi fish that we also got to feed. We took our snack down with us and enjoyed this pond-side, picnic style! We also got a have a turn on the merry-go-round and absolutely LOVED this!

For art this week, we made the cutest little tadpoles by painting egg cartons green, cutting them out and adding eyes and little tails to them. We will be keeping these to display at Art Expo.

We hope you have a lovely weekend, rest well and we will see you next week for some more Busy Bugs fun!

Next Week’s Theme: Fantasy

Next Week’s Show and Tell: Everyone to please bring something theme related

Let us know on your class WhatsApp groups folks ... Are you part of the Indian TRIBE ... or do you with the Cowboys RIDE?

Dates to Diarise:

18 Oct: Art Expo

24 Oct: Break Up Day

25-28 Oct: Mid Term Break

29 Oct: Back to School

Lots of love

Teacher Gemma. Teacher Ash and the Busy Bugs Assistants

Our Bugs!

Insects and Bees; Frogs and Ponds, Rivers and Dams

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THEME

Insects & Bees; Frogs & Ponds, Rivers & Dams

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COLOUR

Yellow; Light Blue/Turquoise

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SHAPE

Hexagon; Oval/Tear Drop

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NUMBER

4; 5

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LETTER

Ii; Mm

As we kicked off the new season back at school, we dove into the wonders of insects and bees! We explored the bright, cheerful colors of different insects all around us and talked about what bees like to eat and the colours ft them. Our little Pups truly shined as they learned about shapes and colors while counting up to 10—I’m overflowing with pride at how well they did!

With the Art Expo just around the corner, our creative projects are in full swing, and I can’t wait for all the lovely Pups’ parents to join us for this exciting night. The children have been working hard, and their enthusiasm is contagious!

Next, we hopped into the delightful theme of frogs and ponds. We learned all about the different colors of frogs, the funny sounds they make, and their favorite places to hang out. When it came time to sing the Froggy Song, the joy on their faces was priceless—they absolutely love it!

For our art project this week, we made adorable frogs using paper and green paint. To make it even more fun, we got a little messy by painting with our hands! Watching the Pups giggle and enjoy getting their hands covered in paint was such a joy. The creative process was as delightful as the final creations!

On the potty training front, I’m excited to share that several Pups are proudly on the “undies” train and doing an amazing job. It’s heartwarming to witness their progress and growing independence. This spring is off to a wonderful start, filled with learning, laughter, and creativity!

Let us know on your class WhatsApp groups folks ... Are you part of the Indian TRIBE ... or do you with the Cowboys RIDE?

Dates to Diarise:

18 Oct: Art Expo

24 Oct: Break Up Day

25-28 Oct: Mid Term Break

29 Oct: Back to School

Lots of love

Teacher Monette and the Playful Pups Assistants

Our Pups!

Frogs and Ponds, Rivers and Dams

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THEME

Frogs & Ponds, Rivers & Dams

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COLOUR

Light Blue / Turquoise

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SHAPE

Oval / Tear Drop

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NUMBER

14 & Recap

j

LETTER

Mm – Mud

Moral conscious theme: Do unto others

We explained to this Squad that this is a golden rule, treat others the way you would like to be treated. You need to treat your friends with kindness and respect no matter what.

Writing and Phonics: This week the Squad did a worksheet on the “ip” family, they had to match the correct words with the pictures followed by writing out sentences with the “ip” family words. We have been practicing number names 1-10 and working hard on remembering sight words.

Mathematics: The Squad did a fun worksheet where they had to dot to dot a fish from 1-20 and then coloured it in. We also practised counting in 2’s. 5’s and 10s as well as counting backwards from 30. Please keep practicing this at home.

Creative Art: The Squad has been continuing to work hard on their art expo pieces, the piece they made this week involved painting, as well as cutting and pasting. The excitement is real as art expo is right around the corner, it is truly going to be groovy night!

Please note– we are doing assessments over the next few weeks; please can all kiddies be at school.

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We wanna know folks … which NIGHT CLUBS did you jol at back in the day?

Dates to Diarise:

20 Oct: Art Expo

25 Oct: Mommy & Me Yoga (PP, HH, CC)

26 Oct: Mommy & Me Yoga (BB, SS)

26 Oct: Break Up Day

27, 28, 29 30 Oct: Mid Term Break

31 Oct: Back to School

Lots of love

Teacher Carla, Teacher Hayley and the Smart Squad Assistants

Our Squad!

Frogs and Ponds, Rivers and Dams

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THEME

Frogs & Ponds, Rivers & Dams

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COLOUR

Light Blue / Turquoise

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SHAPE

Oval / Tear Drop

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NUMBER

14 & Recap

j

LETTER

Mm – Mud

The Curious Crew had one busy week this week , we enjoyed our daily ring time , where we took the opportunity to watch a few educational videos on frogs and their habitats. 

We took a look at our colour of the week which was an interesting one , we mixed colours together to see if we could make the colour turquoise 

We counted to our number of the week too , and we played games to both recognise and identify our number. 

ART

For art this week , we focused a bit on our art expo art that we can not wait for !! And we can’t wait to show it off to all you parents. 

We made a very cute frog this week too , using circle shaped cardboard ,each child had to assemble their own frogs , and this came out very cute and we can not wait for everyone to see. 

We did a few worksheets this week too , 

We did a number 14 worksheet where each child had to trace over the number 14s using kokis , 

And we did a letter m worksheet , where each child had to trace the letter m , and then fill the back of the worksheet with letter ms. 

FUNFIT SPORTS* 

This week coach Trevor divided the class into two teams , and they had to verse each other in a very competitive game of bowling , 

The class just loves being put to the test , and being able to show us what they’re made of.

YOGA 

Curious Crew Yoga,

This weeks lesson focused on our memory and sequencing.

Working through our yoga poses and trying to remember what number represented which pose. There are 11 poses in total, which the crew was able to remember up to number 8 in the correct order and were able to demonstrate perfect poses. We did this activity in May, and the crew were only able to memorize 6! Well done Curious Crew.

Next weeks theme : Fantasy 

THROW BACK TO ...

We wanna know folks … which NIGHT CLUBS did you jol at back in the day?

Dates to Diarise:

20 Oct: Art Expo

25 Oct: Mommy & Me Yoga (PP, HH, CC)

26 Oct: Mommy & Me Yoga (BB, SS)

26 Oct: Break Up Day

27, 28, 29 30 Oct: Mid Term Break

31 Oct: Back to School

Lots of love

Teacher Clarissa, Teacher Ash and the Curious Crew Assistants

Our Crew!

Frogs and Ponds, Rivers and Dams

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THEME

Frogs & Ponds, Rivers & Dams



COLOUR

Light Blue / Turquoise



SHAPE

Oval / Tear Drop



NUMBER

5 & Recap

j

LETTER

Mm – Mud

We eased into the week with a theme discussion on different bodies of water, which plants and animals can be found in these waters and the life cycle of a frog. We enjoyed singing songs and spoke about the life cycle of a frog. The life cycle of a frog starts with eggs, then a tadpole, tadpole turns into a froglet and then froglet will lose its tail and turn into an adult frog.

For our art we made the most adorable frogs out of rocks. The children chose a rock, painted it in their chosen colour and finger painted speckles. We added pipe cleaners for legs and googley eyes. These look amazing and we will be keeping them for Art Expo.

FunFit Sport this week with coach Trever. The Hopper played a game on tenpin bowling. They really enjoyed this and got to work on the hand-eye coordination. They all did so well and we had a few strikes.

Happy Hoppers Yoga: This week’s lesson focused on their memory and sequencing skills. Working through their yoga poses, we tried to remember what number the pose represented. There were 11 poses in total which the Hoppers were able to remember up to number 8 in the correct order and able to demonstrate perfect poses. They did this activity in May and only got to number 5. Well done Hoppers.

We went on an adventure to the fish pond next-door. When we got to the pond, each Hopper was given a handful of fish food. The water was very still and quiet at first, then they tossed in the food and watched as the water came to life with the most beautiful koi fish. As you can imagine, this was such an exciting experience for our children! While we were at the pond, we said hello to the horses and had a few spins on the Merry Go Round. When the kiddies got off, they had such a good giggle as they were so dizzy!

Lazzy got some tadpoles from the dam for us to have a look at during the week, the Hoppers absolutely loved this and were so excited to see a real life tadpole!

We have had such an exciting and busy week. We are so proud of our Hoppers and all their hard work and efforts that they have put into creating the most beautiful art pieces for our Art Expo. We are so excited to share their work with you!

Our theme next week will be:  Fantasy

Have a safe and lovely weekend.

THROW BACK TO ...

We wanna know folks … which NIGHT CLUBS did you jol at back in the day?

Dates to Diarise:

20 Oct: Art Expo

25 Oct: Mommy & Me Yoga (PP, HH, CC)

26 Oct: Mommy & Me Yoga (BB, SS)

26 Oct: Break Up Day

27, 28, 29 30 Oct: Mid Term Break

31 Oct: Back to School

Lots of love

Teacher Kate-Lynn, Teacher Katy and the Happy Hoppers Assistants

Our Hoppers!

Frogs and Ponds, Rivers and Dams

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THEME

Frogs & Ponds, Rivers & Dams

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COLOUR

Light Blue / Turquoise



SHAPE

Oval / Tear Drop



NUMBER

5 & Recap

j

LETTER

Mm – Mud

Ribbit, ribbit!

Croak, croak!

Hop, hop, hop!

We had a hopping good time this week learning all about frogs, their lifecycle, what colours they can be, what they eat and where they live… which brings us to ponds. We learned about all the different animals that live in or around ponds and the type of plants/flowers that grow there.

We spoke about the life cycle of a frog, how and where they lay their eggs, which then hatch into teeny tiny little tadpoles. These tadpoles eat lots of food a quickly grow from a tadpole into a froglet (which is the “teenage” stage of the frog, before it loses its tail), and then eventually grows into a frog. We spoke about how some frogs can be poisonous, and you can usually tell which frogs are poisonous because they are very brightly coloured. We spoke about how a frog uses its tongue to catch insects flying past and about how important they are to a wetland and/or pond ecosystem.

We sang lots of different songs about frogs and spent many days hopping our way around the classroom and playground. It was so much fun!

The highlight of the week was Friday, when we got to take a walk across the plot into Uncle Georges house and visit his amazing pond. We got to see first-hand all of the plants we were learning about in class, the giant Koi fish that we also got to feed. We took our snack down with us and enjoyed this pond-side, picnic style! We also got a have a turn on the merry-go-round and absolutely LOVED this!

For art this week, we made the cutest little tadpoles by painting egg cartons green, cutting them out and adding eyes and little tails to them.

We hope you have a lovely weekend, rest well and we will see you next week for some more Busy Bugs fun!

Next Week’s Theme: Fantasy

Next Week’s Show and Tell: Everyone to please bring something theme related

THROW BACK TO ...

We wanna know folks … which NIGHT CLUBS did you jol at back in the day?

Dates to Diarise:

20 Oct: Art Expo

25 Oct: Mommy & Me Yoga (PP, HH, CC)

26 Oct: Mommy & Me Yoga (BB, SS)

26 Oct: Break Up Day

27, 28, 29 30 Oct: Mid Term Break

31 Oct: Back to School

Lots of love

Teacher Gemma, Teacher Monette and the Busy Bugs Assistants

Our Bugs!

Frogs and Ponds, Rivers and Dams

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THEME

Frogs & Ponds, Rivers & Dams

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COLOUR

Light Blue / Turquoise

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SHAPE

Oval / Tear Drop

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NUMBER

4

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LETTER

Mm – Mud

Wow the weeks are just flying by so quickly now. This week we learnt all about Frogs and Ponds, Rivers and Dams. It was a very interesting topic for all but our boys seemed to enjoy this theme more than our girls. We looked at many different pictures of frogs and ponds. 

We tried to explain that frogs are amphibians which means they are able to live on land and in the water. They have big eyes; webbed feet and their skin is smooth and moist. Most of them live in water but other species live in trees or burrow into the ground. We made a make shift little pond where we could show the Pups some tadpoles and explain to them that tadpoles are baby frogs. The Pups definitely learn and understand better when they can see and touch objects that we are leaning about. One thing is for sure our clever Pups definitely know what a frog is!

The Pups had so much fun this week jumping/leaping around all over the classroom. These little people are so cute and I have a good giggle most days at the funny things they do. The best part of our week was that we got to go next door to see a real pond which was so cool. 

We did some finger painting and we made some cool green jelly and put some jelly tots in the jelly to represent some frog eggs in their own mini pond.

It was a great sunshine filled week with lots of dancing, singing and learning. 

Please may I ask you to send hats for the Pups as we are having some very hot weather at the moment. 

Have a super weekend and see you Monday!

 Next week’s theme is:  Fantasy    

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We wanna know folks … which NIGHT CLUBS did you jol at back in the day?

Dates to Diarise:

20 Oct: Art Expo

25 Oct: Mommy & Me Yoga (PP, HH, CC)

26 Oct: Mommy & Me Yoga (BB, SS)

26 Oct: Break Up Day

27, 28, 29 30 Oct: Mid Term Break

31 Oct: Back to School